Spanish Linguist - Caribbean Dialects; Puerto Rican and Dominican

Spanish Linguist - Caribbean Dialects (Puerto Rican and Dominican)

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Title:

Spanish Linguist - Caribbean Dialects (Puerto Rican and Dominican)

Location:

Nationwide
Security Clearance:
Public Trust

Schedule:

This is an as Needed Part-Time Essential Services Position which will require you to work day and/or night shifts to include weekends and holidays. The position is subject to the Service Contract Act and is classified as non-exempt, which means you will be eligible for overtime.
Hourly: $28.73/hr

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. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way.

KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary
Our Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Spanish Linguist - Caribbean Dialects (Puerto Rican and Dominican) to English; collecting, analyzing, identifying, and decoding colloquialisms and slang terms; extracting pertinent information and communicating that information to law enforcement agent(s). The linguist will be responsible for transcribing source documents and recordings from storage media, including but not limited to audio cassettes, videocassettes, or digital media.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Listen to oral and written intercepts or pre-recorded communications in Spanish and provide verbal and written synopsis and transcriptions as applicable per project.
• Relate all pertinent information to the client when supporting a live project.
• Contribute to a master‑list of slang words and codes for the duration of the project or case.
• Maintain a voice library for the duration of the project.
• Transcribe and translate pertinent calls and documents as assigned by supervisor.
• Produce court‑ready transcriptions of pertinent calls, chats, and documents following required format.
• Use various reference tools created during the project.
• Transcribe a minimum of 16 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8‑hour day.
• Operate specialized software equipment provided by the government to include JSI voice box, Pen‑link, Comverse, and other communication collection equipment.
• Maintain daily log of productivity.
• Perform related duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years’ experience in a professional setting, OR Associate degree AND five (5) years’ experience, OR a High School Diploma AND seven (7) years of experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of transcription experience in the required language.
• Applicants subject to government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to access 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.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Must meet contract requirement of a score of 3 or better on a third‑party Language Assessment in English.
• Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment and communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel.
• Require ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, meet stringent deadlines, balance multiple tasks, and work in a team environment.
• Ability to take technical direction and feedback from various sources.
• Must type 45 words per minute.

Clearance
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