Supervisory Linguist

About This Role

Supervise and oversee linguists performing language services for a government contract supporting the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). This role involves on-site supervision, assignment of duties, training, and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an on-site supervisor and point of contact for law enforcement personnel at TIII intercept locations
• Supervise linguists on-site during daily work assignments and end products
• Assist the Program Manager in assigning linguists to monitor real-time oral communications intercepts
• Assist the Program Manager in assigning linguists to transcribe, translate, and validate completed work
• Train and orient new hires on procedures and policies for work and wire room operations
• Ensure smooth transition between linguist shifts for continuous monitoring or transcription services
• Maintain records of work production, evidence control, and other administrative records
• Maintain the monthly schedule and time and attendance records for supervising linguists
• Follow all Quality Control Plan procedures
• Perform all functions and duties described for linguists, including monitoring, translating, transcribing, interpreting, quality control, and validating services
• Provide reliable and accurate transcriptions, translations, or interceptions and/or summaries of source materials into English
• Attend ATF-sponsored training pertaining to the operation and upgrade of specific equipment and software
• Perform administrative duties related to tasks, such as placing log sheets, duplicating tapes, and copying paperwork
• Attend minimization briefings conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office and ATF and comply with Court regulations

Requirements

• Prior experience managing linguist duties (monitoring, translating, transcribing, interpreting, QC, validating)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand a language other than English (demonstrated through valid certification or proficiency testing)

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing and performing linguist duties

Nice to Have

• 2 years of experience in a supervisory role, particularly for language services contracts

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits