INTERVIEWER/TRANSLATOR

Main Purpose of Job: Provide formal interpretation and translation services between English and a second language.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Six months of experience providing formal interpretation and translation services between English and a second language.
• Candidates may substitute additional experience interpreting and translating between English and a second language on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Linguist or Language Capability classifications or Linguist or Language Capability specialty codes in the Linguistic field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Selective Qualifications

• Proficient Technical skills (google, Microsoft, Excel)
• Strong communications skills both written and oral
• Good time management skills

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

Not specified.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Benefits

Not specified.

Further Instructions

• Online applications are highly recommended.
• If you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
• If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
• For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
• If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
• We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
• People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

Apply

• Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
• View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire.
• Apply via Paper Application.