Supervisory Linguist

Overview

Position: Supervisory Linguist

Posted: 12/10/2025

Job Title: Supervisory Linguist

Classification: Part-Time

Location: Houston, Texas

Travel Required: Possible

This position is contingent on contract award.

Other possible locations include Phoenix, Miami, Los Angeles and New York; location needs may vary based on contract requirements.

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.
• 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.
• The smooth transition between linguist shifts, in situations that require monitoring or transcription services that must continue beyond an individual s shift.
• The maintenance of records of work production, evidence control, and other administrative records as required.
• The maintenance of the monthly schedule.
• The maintenance of 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.
• Providing 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 vary based on FT, PT, or On-Call status)

• Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life insurance,…