Linguist - (Punjabi)

About this task

Location: Los Angeles, CA. Travel to client sites is required.
Compensation: $35 per hour; non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Employment and schedule: Listed as part-time in the posting details; the job description specifies Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. This discrepancy requires confirmation.

Responsibilities:
- Listen to live or recorded Punjabi communications and produce English synopses, transcriptions, and translations supporting sensitive law enforcement work.
- Prepare accurate, clearly formatted, complete, court-ready transcriptions of relevant audio and translations of documents.
- Identify, decode, and document colloquialisms, slang, and coded language; communicate pertinent information promptly to law enforcement personnel.
- Maintain project-specific slang and code lists, participant lists, and a voice library.
- Use project reference materials and government-provided software and equipment, including JSI voice box, Pen-Link, Comverse, and Cellebrite.
- Transcribe and translate at least 18–22 minutes of recorded audio during an eight-hour shift and submit daily productivity logs.
- Represent the program professionally in client-facing interactions and perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of translation experience in Punjabi.
- English and Punjabi proficiency at Level 3 or above in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Knowledge of Punjabi colloquialisms, slang, regional expressions, SMS shorthand, social media terminology, and web chat communications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and typing speed of at least 45 words per minute.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and maintain accuracy and professionalism independently.
- Prior comparable linguist experience is preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust eligibility and successfully complete the required background investigation, drug screening, and applicable credit check.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency; residence in the United States for at least three of the past five years.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods, attend meetings, and routinely write, type, and use a telephone; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, and pushing may be required.