Cleared Spanish Analytic Linguist

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

• Monitor: To listen to or read foreign language communications, then subsequently type summaries into the English language
• Transcribe: To render the spoken word of a language into the written form of the same language
• Translate: To render the spoken or written word of one language into the written form of another language
• Interpret: To translate orally either consecutively or simultaneously from source language to target language
• Analyze: To examine methodically and in detail the constitution of information for purposes of explanation and interpretation

Requirements

• Federal Clearance
• Ability to commute between Salt Lake City and Taylorsville, UTC
• Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English and Spanish
• To summarize and translate audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in a real time manner
• Demonstrate prior interpreting and/or translating experience in a professional or personal setting
• Adequately prioritize tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organization skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, text message terminology in English and Spanish
• Typing abilities to exceed 40 words per minute
• Capable of adapting well under pressure and functioning cohesively in a team environment
• Availability to work a rotating schedule
• Candidates must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English and Spanish or provide prior test results as required by contract
• Availability to work full time locally and travel outside your area for extended periods a plus

Benefits

• $37.18 per hour
• Major medical insurance (pending eligibility)
• 401k retirement account
• 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked (or as per local requirements)
• Up to 10 paid vacation days
• 11 paid federal holidays

Physical Demands

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Cleared Spanish Analytic Linguist job.
• They include the ability to talk, hear, see, sit for extended periods of time, use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate keys on a keyboard or telephone pad, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Cleared Spanish Analytic Linguist Position.

About the Role

Metlang is a veteran-owned provider of interpretation, translation, and monitoring services to the law enforcement community nationwide. Since 1990, Metlang has been the nation's leading provider of interpretation, translation, and monitoring services to the United States Department of Justice nationwide. We employ experienced bilingual professionals with advanced or expert-level foreign language fluency in over 100 languages and dialects.

Schedule

Candidates must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English and Spanish or provide prior test results as required by contract

Pay

$37.18 per hour

Qualifications

Metlang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran or disability.

Skills

Metlang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran or disability.

Benefits

• Major medical insurance (pending eligibility)
• 401k retirement account
• 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked (or as per local requirements)
• Up to 10 paid vacation days
• 11 paid federal holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Metlang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran or disability.