Oromo Transcriber, DOJ LSS

The Unconventional; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is looking for a skilled Oromo Transcriber to provide vital linguistic support to the Department of Justice. In this role, you will engage with a variety of sensitive legal materials, ensuring accurate transcription and translation while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to ethical service delivery, working remotely or from various locations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your language skills in a meaningful way, making a significant impact in the legal field. If you are passionate about language and justice, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of language transcription experience required.
• Must know legal vocabulary in both English and Oromo.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and translate legal documents and audio materials.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to linguist ethics.

Skills

Oromo Language Proficiency

English Language Proficiency

Transcription Skills

Legal Terminology Knowledge

Confidentiality and Ethics

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EEO STATEMENT: Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own, and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Our mission is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals.

Job Title: Oromo Transcriber

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) - Washington, DC 20540 US (Primary)

Category: Contractors

Job Description:

Summary: The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Oromo Transcriber to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Such activities may include the translation of all manner of documents (written and electronic) and video and/or audio media content (e.g., compact discs, .wav files), as well as ancillary services, such as court and deposition interpretation. Source material will contain legal, business, public administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology, and concepts, including those dealing with technology as used in the sciences (chemical, physical, cyber).

The material to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted is legal in nature. Materials may be provided to the Contractor in a variety of formats, including electronic or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents, memoranda, multi-media presentations, spreadsheets, email correspondence, SMS and MMS messages, and audio or video files. The substance of the materials may vary widely from highly complex, technical, and specialized information, to very informal, street language and textspeak.

All of the material made available to the Contractor will be considered “sensitive,” requiring that strict controls and confidentiality measures are in place at all times.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in language transcription.
• Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in listening, comprehension, and writing on language/translation tests.
• Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S. (does not have to be consecutive).
• Must have at least 1 year of experience working with a law enforcement and/or legal department.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; Naturalized citizen; or Green Card holder with a Social Security Number.
• Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication in various contexts, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms.
• Know specialized vocabulary (and terminology) in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions.
• Write in English and foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning.
• Translate in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions.
• Preserve the tone and register of source language materials.
• Abide by relevant code of linguist ethics.

Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance

Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations