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divh2Spanish Linguist/h2pLocation: Portland, OR (On-Site/Office)/ppSchedule: 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. This 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/ppAbout 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 nations safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee...its 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!/ph3Job Summary/h3pOur Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Spanish to English; collecting, analyzing, identifying, and decoding of 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 audiocassettes, videocassettes, or digital media./ph3Essential Functions and Responsibilities/h3ulliListens to oral and written intercepts or pre-recorded communications in Spanish and provides verbal and written synopsis and transcriptions as it may be applicable per project./liliResponsible for relating all pertinent information to the Client when supporting a live project./liliContributes to a master-list of slang words and codes (used by a particular group/organization) for the duration of the project/case./liliMaintains a voice library for the duration of the project./liliTranscribes and translates pertinent calls and documents as assigned by their supervisor./liliProduce court ready transcriptions of pertinent calls, chats, and documents, following the required format./liliResponsible for using the various reference tools created during the project./liliAbility to transcribe a minimum of 16 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8-hour day./liliOperates 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./liliMaintains daily log of productivity./liliPerforms related duties as assigned, within the scope of practice./li/ulh3Minimum Qualifications Skills/h3ulliBachelors 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./liliMinimum of one (1) year of transcription experience in the required language/liliSelect applicants will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements to access classified information./liliMust be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident./liliKnowledge of source language colloquial terms and expressions./liliKnowledgeable in SMS language, social media, and Webchat./liliDemonstrates excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling./liliMust be able to meet contract requirement of a score of 3 or better on a third-party Language Assessment (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in English/liliMust possess excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling./liliMust possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook./liliMust be able to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment and be able to communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel./liliRequires the ability to prioritize, have effective time management skills, meet stringent deadlines, balance multiple tasks and work in a team environment./liliAbility to take technical direction and feedback from various sources./liliMust type 45 words per minute./li/ulh3Clearance/h3ulliAbility to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance/liliFavorable credit check for all cleared positions/liliSuccessfully passing a background investigation, medical and drug screen./liliUS Citizen/liliPermanent Resident who have lived in the US for the past 3 of 5 years/li/ulh3Physical Requirements/Working Conditions/h3ulliStanding/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees./liliClimbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time./liliLifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time./liliFingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time./liliSitting: 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./li/ulpThis job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description./ppKACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to ...@kacecompany.com./p/div