American Sign Language Interpreter/HR Representative

About the role

BIW is seeking an experienced American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to help create an inclusive and accessible workplace for our deaf and hard-of-hearing employees. In this role, you'll support day-to-day communication between hearing and Deaf or hard of hearing individuals in manufacturing and/or office environments and play an important part in ensuring all employees can fully participate and succeed. This position will report to the Director of Ethics & Compliance. This position is intentionally flexible – we're open to structuring it as either part-time or full-time based on your availability, experience, and interests.

Flexibility options

• Part-time: Ideal if you'd like to continue freelance interpreting while gaining access to competitive health care benefits and earned paid leave.
• Full-time: Offers the opportunity to expand your impact by taking on additional responsibilities within Ethics & Compliance such as assisting with administrative or program-related responsibilities.

This flexible structure allows you to shape the role around your skills and career goals.

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for your own safety through hazard identification and mitigation.
• Ensure practices/processes are safely executed.
• Communicate safety concerns and model safe behaviors.
• Utilize BIW's business operating system (BOS) to execute work and communicate progress daily.
• Provide ASL interpretation for meetings, training, and workplace interactions.
• Facilitate clear, effective communication between deaf and hearing employees.
• Partner with teams across the organization to support accessibility needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional interpreting standards.
• Keep up to date on all required training, both internal and external.
• Work with your leadership team to take advantage of training opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Work with various internal customers to provide necessary ASL support.
• Report to leadership any identified problems so that corrective action may be taken to prevent recurrence.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in our daily processes and lead efforts to complete corrective actions to take advantage of those opportunities.

Required education & training

• A High School Diploma or GED is required; a college degree in ASL or Human Resources is preferred.
• 3+ years of ASL interpretation experience required.
• ASL Licensure in accordance with MRS Title 32, Chapter 22, American Sign Language Interpreters 1525 required:
  • Limited Interpreter License in the State of Maine required; or
  • Conditional Interpreter License in the State of Maine with requirement to become certified before expiration of the conditional license, required; or
  • State of Maine Certified Interpreter License required.

Required experience & qualifications

• Expert understanding of both ASL and English required.
• Cultural knowledge about the deaf community preferred.
• Ability to interpret at least 90 minutes solo, and 8 hours with a supporting interpreter, required.
• Must follow the code of ethics established by The Registry of the Interpreters of the Deaf (RID).
• Clearly communicate messages both verbally and in ASL.
• Be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently and meet internal customer needs.
• Experience using devices and programs to provide remote interpreting preferred.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting communications in manufacturing or heavy industry preferred.
• Must be flexible to work scheduled assignments during any of our three shifts.

Pay

Expected range of $65,000–$75,000 per year. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

• Part-time employees are eligible for medical benefits, earned paid leave and employee assistance programs.
• Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness coverage, financial and retirement plans, competitive paid-time-off, professional development support, and a wide range of voluntary and employee assistance programs.
• General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.