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English Analytic Linguist

Company: Metlang
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

English Analytic Linguist -- A position with a purpose!Do you have a comprehensive understanding of regional and urban slang, street talk, and common non-standard English expressions? Are you looking to put your language skills to use while getting paid for your experience and abilities? Perhaps you are looking to provide a much-needed public service to your local community. Metlang is seeking exceptional professionals who understand and speak non-standard English and urban slang to assist law enforcement nationwide.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.Analytic Linguists are responsible for monitoring, analyzing, summarizing and transcribing source material assisting law enforcement with their investigations into narco-trafficking, counterfeiting, terrorism, fraud and money laundering. Metlang offers rewarding project-based employment on-site. We take pride in building long term relationships with our employees while providing outstanding benefits and competitive weekly pay.Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

Monitor: To listen to or read 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.Summarize: To provide a typed or verbal, concise and accurate synopsis of oral or written communication.Analyze: To examine methodically and in detail the constitution of information for purposes of explanation and interpretation.Requirements:
  • Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English
  • Ability to analyze, summarize, and transcribe -audio and text, including local slang and colloquialisms, in a real time manner
  • Adequately prioritize tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organization skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, text message terminology and slang in English
  • 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
  • College degree or two years of relevant work experience preferred
  • Applicants must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English or provide prior test results as required by contract
  • Availability to work full time locally and travel outside your area for extended periods preferred
  • Fluency in another language a plusApplicants selected will be subject to a Government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.Physical Demands:
    These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the 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 Analytic Linguist Position.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.At Metlang LLC/Metropolitan Interpreters and Translators, Inc., we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact our Human Resources Department at: 1-800-421-0303 for further assistance.Powered by JazzHR

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