Supervisory Linguist

Position: Supervisory Linguist

Posted: 12/10/2025

Job Title: Supervisory Linguist

Classification: Part‑Time

Location: Houston, Texas

Travel Required: Possible

Contract Status: This position is contingent on contract award

Other possible locations: Phoenix, Miami, Los Angeles and New York (possible other locations, various locations are based on needs of the contract)

Founded in 2007, Chi‑Chack specializes in supporting government clients with effective training, education, program management, and operational solutions to enhance mission success. Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, with a nationwide workforce of training professionals and subject matter experts, Chi‑Chack is also a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).

The Supervisory Linguist assists the Program Manager in overseeing performance of a language services contract supporting the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

• Serve as an on‑site supervisor and POC for law enforcement personnel for each TIII intercept location.
• Supervise linguists on‑site during the performance of daily work assignments and end products.
• Provide support to the Program Manager in the assignment of linguist(s) to monitor real‑time oral communications intercepts.
• Provide support to the Program Manager in the assignment of linguist(s) to transcribe, translate, and validate completed work.
• Training and orienting new hires and personnel who do not have prior experience related to the procedures and policies for the work and wire room operations.
• Ensure the smooth transition between linguist shifts, in situations that require monitoring or transcription services that must continue beyond an individual's shift.
• Maintain records of work production, evidence control, and other administrative records as required.
• Maintain the monthly schedule.
• Maintain time and attendance records for linguists they are supervising.
• Follow all Quality Control Plan procedures.
• Be capable of performing all the functions and duties described for linguist(s), including: monitoring, translating, transcribing, interpreting, performing quality control and validating services.
• Provide reliable and accurate transcriptions, translation or interceptions and/or summaries of source materials or intercepts into English. All linguists shall be capable of performing multi‑functional duties, i.e., when not intercepting, the linguist shall transcribe or translate source materials/documents and/or perform quality control functions on documents/materials completed by other linguists.
• Attend ATF‑sponsored training pertaining to the operation and upgrade of specific equipment and software utilized by ATF. The equipment and software may include audio recording machines, computerized word processor/data management software and other pertinent equipment determined necessary by ATF.
• Perform, as required, administrative duties related to tasks. Such duties may include but are not limited to placing log sheets, line sheets, duplicating tapes and/or summaries into binders, copying and stapling related paperwork, and labeling storage boxes.
• Attend minimization briefings conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office and ATF. Understand and comply with Court regulations concerning minimization procedures.

• Prior experience managing and performing linguist duties such as monitoring, translating, transcribing, interpreting, performing quality control and/or validating services.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand a language other than English, and demonstrate these abilities through a valid certification or evidence of language proficiency testing.

• 2 years of experience in a supervisory role, particularly for language services contracts.

• May be required to use computer screen for extensive periods of time.
• Extended working hours and travel may be necessary.

• Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
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