Cochise County
INTERPRETER - BISBEE
CLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Judicial Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law
CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time
ANTICIPATED RATE OF PAY: $24.49 hourly dependent upon qualifications,
plus a
comprehensive benefits package
to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System
PLEASE NOTE: All positions at Cochise County require a pre-employment background screening Under general supervision, performs a clear and accurate interpretation from Spanish to English and English to Spanish for judicial proceedings for the Superior and Justice Courts in Cochise County.(Illustrative Only)
Interprets in consecutive and simultaneous modes English/Spanish and Spanish/English in hearings and proceedings for Superior and Justice Court, and other work-related situations as necessary. Conducts sight translations of court documents. Translates court forms, plea agreements and other court documents as order by the Court from Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Translates and interprets other materials as directed for court divisions and departments. May assist in the training of on-call and new staff interpreters. Assists in coverage of the Self-Help Center. Performs other duties as required. Associate's Degree in any field plus three years of professional experience and certification in interpreting and translating Spanish to English and English to Spanish for the courts, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Must obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license within 30 days of employment. Applicants must submit to a criminal history check and fingerprinting.
Additional Preferred Qualifications Tier 1, 2, 3 or 4 Court Interpreter credentials at time of application Certificate in a program of Court Interpretation Experience translating in the court and legal settings OR Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training, which demonstrates/describes the ability to perform the duties of the position.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
:
In accordance with the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program (ACICP) any new court employee providing interpreting services will be required to hold an Arizona Court Interpreter credential at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level. In the event a credentialed candidate is not available at the time of recruitment, the court will require the new employee to become credentialed at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level within
24 months of their date of hire.
Failure to achieve the Tier 3 or Tier 4 credential will result in termination of employment.
Preference may be given to candidates qualified by recognized interpreting and translation examinations such as the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination, and the National Center for Interpretation Testing.
Visit the ACICP website for requirement information
http://www.azcourts.gov/interpreter/Arizona-Court-Interpreter-Credentialing-Program
WORK HOURS:
Position has varying hours and workdays, which includes weekends and holidays. Will be required to travel to various court locations and agencies within Cochise County.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
: Typically performs duties in an office environment and may lift materials and/or equipment 25Lbs. or less. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time, listen to and comprehend multiple voice dialogues and the meaning of words, observe clearly and recall visual details.
Considerable knowledge of:
English and Spanish languages and their idiomatic usage as well as legal and slang terminology. All three modes of interpretation: simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation. Interpreter’s code of ethics and protocol, courtroom procedures, legal processes, and methods of courtroom interpreting. Court Proceedings, procedures, and rules. Business English and Spanish spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Working skill in:
Operating office equipment. Operating word processing system. Operating interpreter audio equipment. Ability to:
Render precise simultaneous and consecutive English to Spanish and Spanish to English interpretations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. Follow written and verbal instruction. Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to research, learn and translate new terminology. Ability to transcribe and translate Spanish and English and manipulate both languages in their formal and informal registers. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, employees, other agencies and the public. Ability to work individually or as a team interpreter with both staff and daily contract interpreters.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr
CLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Judicial Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law
CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time
ANTICIPATED RATE OF PAY: $24.49 hourly dependent upon qualifications,
plus a
comprehensive benefits package
to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System
PLEASE NOTE: All positions at Cochise County require a pre-employment background screening Under general supervision, performs a clear and accurate interpretation from Spanish to English and English to Spanish for judicial proceedings for the Superior and Justice Courts in Cochise County.(Illustrative Only)
Interprets in consecutive and simultaneous modes English/Spanish and Spanish/English in hearings and proceedings for Superior and Justice Court, and other work-related situations as necessary. Conducts sight translations of court documents. Translates court forms, plea agreements and other court documents as order by the Court from Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Translates and interprets other materials as directed for court divisions and departments. May assist in the training of on-call and new staff interpreters. Assists in coverage of the Self-Help Center. Performs other duties as required. Associate's Degree in any field plus three years of professional experience and certification in interpreting and translating Spanish to English and English to Spanish for the courts, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Must obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license within 30 days of employment. Applicants must submit to a criminal history check and fingerprinting.
Additional Preferred Qualifications Tier 1, 2, 3 or 4 Court Interpreter credentials at time of application Certificate in a program of Court Interpretation Experience translating in the court and legal settings OR Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training, which demonstrates/describes the ability to perform the duties of the position.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
:
In accordance with the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program (ACICP) any new court employee providing interpreting services will be required to hold an Arizona Court Interpreter credential at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level. In the event a credentialed candidate is not available at the time of recruitment, the court will require the new employee to become credentialed at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level within
24 months of their date of hire.
Failure to achieve the Tier 3 or Tier 4 credential will result in termination of employment.
Preference may be given to candidates qualified by recognized interpreting and translation examinations such as the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination, and the National Center for Interpretation Testing.
Visit the ACICP website for requirement information
http://www.azcourts.gov/interpreter/Arizona-Court-Interpreter-Credentialing-Program
WORK HOURS:
Position has varying hours and workdays, which includes weekends and holidays. Will be required to travel to various court locations and agencies within Cochise County.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
: Typically performs duties in an office environment and may lift materials and/or equipment 25Lbs. or less. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time, listen to and comprehend multiple voice dialogues and the meaning of words, observe clearly and recall visual details.
Considerable knowledge of:
English and Spanish languages and their idiomatic usage as well as legal and slang terminology. All three modes of interpretation: simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation. Interpreter’s code of ethics and protocol, courtroom procedures, legal processes, and methods of courtroom interpreting. Court Proceedings, procedures, and rules. Business English and Spanish spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Working skill in:
Operating office equipment. Operating word processing system. Operating interpreter audio equipment. Ability to:
Render precise simultaneous and consecutive English to Spanish and Spanish to English interpretations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. Follow written and verbal instruction. Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to research, learn and translate new terminology. Ability to transcribe and translate Spanish and English and manipulate both languages in their formal and informal registers. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, employees, other agencies and the public. Ability to work individually or as a team interpreter with both staff and daily contract interpreters.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr