Supervisory Linguist

About This Role

Supervise and oversee the performance of a language services contract for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Serve as an on-site supervisor, manage linguist assignments, and perform language duties including monitoring, translating, and transcribing.

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
• Support the Program Manager in assigning linguists to monitor real-time oral communications intercepts
• Support the Program Manager in assigning linguists to transcribe, translate, and validate completed work
• Train and orient new hires on procedures and policies for language 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 administrative records
• Maintain monthly schedules 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 validation
• Provide reliable and accurate transcriptions, translations, or interceptions and/or summaries into English
• Attend ATF-sponsored training for specific equipment and software utilization

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing and performing linguist duties such as monitoring, translating, transcribing, interpreting, performing quality control and/or validating services. 2 years of experience in a supervisory role, particularly for language services contracts is preferred.

Nice to Have

• 2 years of supervisory experience in language services contracts

Benefits