Urban English Linguist - Portland, Or

KACE

Portland, OR, US
Hourly: $28.73ph; overtime eligible under service ...
Urban english to english transcription
Slang and colloquialism decoding
Court-ready transcription production
Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Urban English to English while collecting and analyzing colloquialisms

Job Summary

  • Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Urban English to English while collecting and analyzing colloquialisms.
  • The role requires producing court-ready transcriptions of calls and documents using specialized government software like JSI voice box and Comverse.
  • KACE employees are purpose-driven and forward-focused, working on critical projects that help shape the nation's safety and security.

Matching Summary

Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Urban English to English while collecting and analyzing colloquialisms.

Salary

Hourly: $28.73/hr; Overtime eligible under Service Contract Act; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Urban English to English transcription
  • Slang and colloquialism decoding
  • Court-ready transcription production
  • 16 minutes daily transcription minimum
  • 45 words per minute typing speed
  • JSI voice box and Pen-link software
  • Day or night shift availability

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of SMS language and webchat
  • Experience with social media codes
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Team collaboration skills
  • Effective time management abilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 3 years experience OR Associate degree plus 5 years OR High School Diploma plus 7 years
  • Minimum 1 year of transcription experience in required language
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
  • Score of 3 or better on third-party Language Assessment
  • Favorable credit check and background investigation required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status

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