Tigrinya Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS

The Unconventional; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is on the lookout for a skilled Tigrinya Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to provide essential linguistic support to the Department of Justice. This role involves translating and interpreting a wide range of legal documents, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Tigrinya and English, with a strong understanding of legal terminology. Join a dedicated team that values ethical service and commitment to excellence, making a meaningful impact in the realm of legal and governmental support. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your language skills in a fulfilling and impactful role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Tigrinya with superior English editing skills.
• Must have experience with law enforcement or legal departments.

Responsibilities

• Translate, transcribe, and interpret sensitive legal documents.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality in all linguistic support services.

Skills

Tigrinya language proficiency

English editing skills

Translation accuracy

Legal terminology knowledge

Confidentiality measures

Job description

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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, 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 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.

Job Title: Tigrinya Reviewer/Editor/Certifier

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

Category: Contractors

Job Description:

Summary:

The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Tigrinya Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Activities may include the translation of documents and video/audio media content, 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.

The material to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted is legal in nature and may include various formats such as electronic or hard copies of books, reports, legal documents, multimedia presentations, and audio/video files. The subject matter areas may vary widely from complex technical information to informal street language.

All material made available to the Contractor will be considered “sensitive,” requiring strict controls and confidentiality measures.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the required language with superior skills in English and editing.
• Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent 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.
• Know specialized vocabulary in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions.
• Write in their native language fluently, with professional command of the non-native language.
• Translate accurately 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