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Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. 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. 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. Job Title: Jamaican Patois 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 Jamaican Patois Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Responsibilities include the translation of documents and 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 a variety of formats such as books, journal articles, reports, legal documents, and audio or video files. The substance of the materials may vary widely from complex technical information to informal language. All materials will be considered “sensitive,” requiring strict controls and confidentiality measures at all times. Job Requirements: Required Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the required language along 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 various contexts. 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, but still have professional command of the non-native language. Translate in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr