Foreign Language Interpreter I

Duties and Responsibilities

Interpretation for the Preventive Health division and clinical setting; interpret accurately from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish written/verbal language as well as office support functions as assigned.

• Reviewing translated documents for accuracy
• Creating documents electronically
• Taking phone messages and returning calls

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to translate/interpret all verbal information and written materials in English and the foreign language
• Basic knowledge of the ethics of interpreting
• Ability to assess communication skill level of client and exercise judgment in determining services to be rendered
• Ability to understand and interpret information in the various dialects of that language
• Working knowledge of the program area
• General knowledge of office processes and procedures

Desired Education and Experience

• Graduation from High School or GED
• One year of related experience demonstrating a fluency in English and the foreign language(s) necessary to successfully perform assigned job duties
• An equivalent combination of training and experience

Additional Information

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
• This position may close at any time
• Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying, including specific interpreting and translation tasks
• Determination of qualifying for the position and salary are based on years of experience
• Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary
• Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted
• You must document on the application that you worked as an interpreter under the work history
• Document the percentage of time that you worked as an interpreter under each position held

Important Pre-Employment Information

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
• This position may close at any time
• Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying, including specific interpreting and translation tasks
• Determination of qualifying for the position and salary are based on years of experience
• Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary
• Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted
• You must document on the application that you worked as an interpreter under the work history
• Document the percentage of time that you worked as an interpreter under each position held

Required Questions

• Do you have experience working as a Spanish Interpreter? Yes No
• Do you have experience working in a medical facility? Yes No
• Are you able to translate written documentation Spanish to and from English? Yes No
• Are you efficient in the use of Google Docs? Yes No
• Rate your level of medical interpreting experience? Beginner Intermediate Advanced Proficient Expert