Azerbaijani Linguist

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* Job Summary:

** Linguist is responsible for performing real-time transcriptions or sensitive material from Azerbaijani to English; collecting, analyzing, identifying, and decoding of colloquialisms and slang terms;
Extracting pertinent information and communicating that information to law enforcement agent(s). Linguist is responsible for transcribing source documents and recordings from storage media, including but not limited to digital media.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Listens to oral intercepts/audio recordings in Azerbaijani and provides verbal and written synopsis and transcripts.
* Linguist is responsible for relating all pertinent information to the Client.
* Contribute to the master list of slang words and codes (used by a particular group/organization) for the duration of the project/case.
* Maintains a voice library for the duration of the project.
* During inactive or low periods of activity, transcribes and translates pertinent calls assigned by their Supervisor.
* Produce court ready transcriptions of pertinent calls following the required format.
* Responsible for using the various reference tools created during the project.
* Ability to transcribe a minimum of 18 - 22 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8-hour day.
* Operates specialized software equipment provided by the government to include JSI voice box, Pen-link, Comverse and other communication collection equipment used at their assigned site.
* Maintain daily log of productivity.
** Minimum

Qualifications & Skills:

*** 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
* * a High School Diploma
** AND
* * seven (7) years of experience.
* Minimum of one (1) year of transcription experience in the required language
* *** Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
**** Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
* Knowledge of source language colloquial terms and expressions.
* Knowledgeable in SMS language, Social Media and Webchat.
* Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
* Must be able to meet contract requirement of a score a of 3 or better on a third-party Language Assessment (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in English
* Must possess excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
* Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
* 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.
* Ability to take technical direction and feedback from various sources.
* Ability to translate/transcribe 18-22 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8/hour day when performing Linguist duties.
* Must type 45 words per minute.
** Physical Requirements/Working Conditions****:
** Take into account the position at hand (i.e., lifting, pushing and pulling won’t be very necessary).  Percentages should be modified to reflect necessity for each position.

Standing/Walking/Mobility:  Must have mobility to attend meeting with other managers and employees.

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:  0% - 10% of the time.

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:  0% - 10% of the time.

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:  Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.

Sitting:  Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time while monitoring live or taped calls.  Ability to leave desk may be restricted when handling live monitoring and translating of calls.
** Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,…