This is a real job classified listing that was posted via email seeking "qualified" Jamaican Patois (Patwa) linguists to provide "professional translation services" on contracts for the Federal/State Government in the St. Louis, MO area of the U.S. Check out the complete notice below:


If you know of any Jamaican-Patois speakers who are in need of some immediate short term/short notice work, please let me know ASAP. 

Invizion Inc. is a government contractor with international presence that provides Physical Security, Training, Language Services, and related services to US Government clients. 

We are seeking qualified Spanish and Jamaican Patois (Patwa)linguists to provide professional translation services on contracts we perform for the Federal/State Government in the St. Louis, MO area. We currently have openings in St. Louis, MO and were hoping you'd be interested in exploring the translation field. The current salary for Linguists is $20 - $30.00 per hour. 
We are planning a recruitment effort, Testing/Orientation on April 3, 2009. We will pay for transportation to St Louis, lodging and daily per diem.
Our Job Requirements are as follows: 

1. Fluent Spanish or Jamaican Patois (Patwa) Speakers with an excellent command of the English Language; 

2. MO Area Resident (not required but desired); 

3. US Citizen or Legal Resident; 

4. In good credit standing; 

5. No prior criminal record, to include immediate family members; 

6. Capable of Acquiring a Government Security Clearance, or possess existing US Governmentsecurity clearance (preferred); 

7. Residency Requirement for 3 consecutive years in the United States. 

If you meet these requirements and are interested please forward resume to:
rick.goodman@invizion.com (tel - 703-677-1990 )

Invizion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA M/F/D/V