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Court Interpreter Position
The United States District Court for the District of Arizona is currently seeking a full-time permanent court interpreter position located in the Tucson & Phoenix Clerk's Office. Representative duties include: Interpreting in the consecutive and simultaneous modes as required during courtroom proceedings. Translating documents and correspondence to and from the court. Assisting with the processing of vouchers for contract interpreters. Providing remote interpretation services via TIP (Telephone Interpreting Program). Interpreting outside of court for ancillary matters related to the court as directed. Other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications include: Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts as a Spanish court interpreter. Proficiency interpreting in the simultaneous and consecutive mode, as well as providing sight translations and translating documents. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate actual court experience. To qualify at salary level JSP 12 or JSP 13, a person must have two years of specialized experience. To qualify at salary level JSP 14, a person must have three years of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided the interpreter with the knowledge, skills and abilities to accurately interpret between Spanish and English, without any additions, omissions or changes to the meaning, while maintaining the same register as the speaker. The ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all cases is required. The ability to translate complex documents and correspondence written in a wide variety of registers is also a requirement. To apply, submit the following: Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position. Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education. A copy of your federal Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Your most recent performance evaluation OR a letter of recommendation. Go to our website to submit an online application, including the items listed above. Attachments should be MS Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Other formats are not acceptable. Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered. The United States District Court for the District of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Judicial employees are entitled to standard federal benefits, such as paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and retirement benefits to include a defined benefit program (4.4% of gross pay; 4.9% of gross pay for LEO-Law Enforcement Officers) and a 401(k) styled program known as the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which provides an immediate government match of up to 5%. Optional benefits include health and life insurance, dental and vision insurance, and a Flexible Benefits Program offering medical and dependent care reimbursement.
The United States District Court for the District of Arizona is currently seeking a full-time permanent court interpreter position located in the Tucson & Phoenix Clerk's Office. Representative duties include: Interpreting in the consecutive and simultaneous modes as required during courtroom proceedings. Translating documents and correspondence to and from the court. Assisting with the processing of vouchers for contract interpreters. Providing remote interpretation services via TIP (Telephone Interpreting Program). Interpreting outside of court for ancillary matters related to the court as directed. Other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications include: Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts as a Spanish court interpreter. Proficiency interpreting in the simultaneous and consecutive mode, as well as providing sight translations and translating documents. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate actual court experience. To qualify at salary level JSP 12 or JSP 13, a person must have two years of specialized experience. To qualify at salary level JSP 14, a person must have three years of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided the interpreter with the knowledge, skills and abilities to accurately interpret between Spanish and English, without any additions, omissions or changes to the meaning, while maintaining the same register as the speaker. The ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all cases is required. The ability to translate complex documents and correspondence written in a wide variety of registers is also a requirement. To apply, submit the following: Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position. Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education. A copy of your federal Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Your most recent performance evaluation OR a letter of recommendation. Go to our website to submit an online application, including the items listed above. Attachments should be MS Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Other formats are not acceptable. Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered. The United States District Court for the District of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Judicial employees are entitled to standard federal benefits, such as paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and retirement benefits to include a defined benefit program (4.4% of gross pay; 4.9% of gross pay for LEO-Law Enforcement Officers) and a 401(k) styled program known as the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which provides an immediate government match of up to 5%. Optional benefits include health and life insurance, dental and vision insurance, and a Flexible Benefits Program offering medical and dependent care reimbursement.