Part-time Translator - Remote

Macedonian Translator, DOJ LSS
Location
National Capital Region (NCR) - Washington, DC 20540 US (Primary)

Summary
The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Macedonian Translator to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). These activities may include translation of documents and media and 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 is legal in nature and may be provided electronically or in hard copy, covering a wide range of complexity from specialized legal documents to informal communications.

All 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
Required Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in translation.

Qualifying scores ILR 3 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.

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, and possess research and analytical skills to make critical judgments regarding terminology.

Write in native language fluently, but still have professional command of the non-native language.

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.

Proficient in using Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, with a strong emphasis on SDL Trados Studio.

Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance

Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations

Travel: Some travel may be required

Job Type
Part-time

Exemption Type
Non-Exempt

Category
Contractors

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. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.

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