Spanish Linguist
Chantilly, VA, United States
About KACE:
When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life.
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What we are seeking – ? SpanishLinguiststosupport the federal and local law enforcement community by providing real time translation services in a fast-paced environment.
Key functions you will perform:
Knowledge -Extensive knowledge of slang terminology in variousSpanish dialects.
Summarize Content - Listen to or read communicationsin the sourcelanguage/dialectand provide immediate verbal summaries to law enforcement personnel, followed by a typed-concise, and accurate synopsis of the oral and/or written communication in the government-approved computer system,
Transcribe – Render a written (typed) word for word rendition of audio and/or video recordings in the source language, using required format.
Translate – Provide an accurate rendition of the source language, conveying the true meaning (s) into Standard English. Transcriptions and/or translationsmust be court ready.
Computer –Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint and Outlookand the ability totype 45 words perminute
The work environment – work is performedin asecured, windowless government facility. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a designated workstation monitoring computer data and processing information.
Work Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday OR Sunday to Thursday from 3:30 PM EST to 12:00 AMEST.
Available to work40hours perweek
Available to work nights to include one weekend night and some holidays.
Employees supporting this contract are considered ESSENTIAL to the Federal Government.? This means that linguists are required to work during emergency situations, including inclement weather, natural and man-made disasters, etc.
Requirements you must have:
Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years’ experience in a professional setting OR Associate degree AND five (5) years’ experience in a professional setting OR aHigh School Diploma AND seven (7) years of experience.
Knowledgeable intextlanguage, Social Media and Webchat
Must be able to pass a third-party Language Assessment( Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in Spanish and English
Must possess excellent verbal and written skills in both the source and target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Must be able to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment and be able to communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel.
Requires the ability to prioritize, have effective time management skills, meet stringent deadlines, balance multiple tasks and work in a team environment.
Security Clearance Requirements:
Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Must be U.SCitizen
Residency requirement - 3 consecutive years in the last 5 years
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