SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER (EA) NORTH - UNCLASSIFIED

About the role

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a Sign Language Interpreter/Translation Specialist in Reno, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program: Communication Access Services (CAS).

Responsibilities

• Produce video translations into ASL of printed, web, and video materials for the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Departments of State Government.
• Provide outreach to State agencies on interpreting and communication access.
• Work with various State agencies to make public-facing materials accessible in ASL, produce translations of the materials, and create videos for dissemination.
• Perform outreach to State agencies to provide consultation on interpreting, including the best practices in communication access, roles and responsibilities, and the State law on interpreter qualification requirements and scopes of practice.
• Interpret for public, State-sponsored events.

Requirements

• Currently and valid certification as a Deaf Interpreter from a recognized certifying body such as Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID CDI), Board of Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI DI), Utah Interpreter Program (Utah Deaf Interpreter Certification), etc., in good standing.
• Registration with the Nevada Interpreter/CART Registry (or become registered within 30 days of acceptance of the position).
• Experience with translating written and/or video materials into ASL.
• Experience providing interpreting services in government settings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field of study.

Skills

• Works autonomously, while also working collaboratively with the rest of the CAS team.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Employs critical thinking.
• Has a keen understanding of and ability to navigate systems.
• Crafts English-to-ASL translation in a manner that meets the linguistic needs of the target community.
• Possesses solid technology skills, ideally with some familiarity with video production software.
• Provides thoughtful interpretations/translations by conducting research to prepare for the interpreting/translation assignment, adjusting the interpretation/translation according to context, and applying ethical considerations prior to, during, and after the interpretation/translation.
• Stays abreast of current research and trends on interpretation and translation.
• Approaches the work of interpreting and translating with integrity, creativity, and curiosity.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.