Spanish Interpreter-Intermittent, Part-Time (IPT)

Description

Below is the website with information on becoming a court certified Interpreter: https://www.courts.ca.gov/7996.htm

Essential Functions

• Interprets from and into English and the applicable non-English language using simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings and for other court-related departments at the direction of the court.
• Makes sight translations of documents for the benefit of the court including, but not limited to, court petitions, reports, waivers, felony disposition statement forms, and other documents.
• Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other court-related departments at the direction of the court.
• Notifies the court of any issues or situations that may impede the interpreters' performance.
• Researches and understands terminology used in court and functions of the court which may include but not be limited to legal, technological, scientific, and/or medical terminology.
• Reviews the daily docket and receives daily calendar assignments from the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator (or other) and accurately completes daily activity logs, or other documentation as required.
• Performs other language interpretation duties as assigned, such as providing general court information at an information counter to the non-English speaking public and processes documents related to interpretation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licenses and Certificates: A valid Class "C" driver's license, or the equivalent, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Required / Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a valid Certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California, or registered as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.

Additional Information

• Required Skills and Knowledge: Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes; the meaning must be conveyed accurately, not editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting.
• Correct usage of grammar and vocabulary of English and non-English language specified, provided the source language speaker is using correct grammar and vocabulary.
• The ability to interpret accurately and remain impartial including in adversarial and emotionally charged situations.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and non-English language(s).
• Familiarity with the general range of regional and cultural variations in the specified language.
• Ability to conduct ongoing research into variations in terminology and usage of the specified language.
• Ability to use office equipment, including computer, telephone, and copiers, as required by the assignment.
• Use of transmitter and receiver equipment provided by the court for simultaneous interpretation.
• Ability to understand and adhere to California statutes, Rules of Court, and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rule 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters.
• Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.

Background Investigations

• Convictions, depending on the type, number and date, may be disqualifying.
• Court employees shall be subject to a modified background investigation and fingerprinting.
• False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.

Request for Reasonable Accommodations

Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact Human Resources for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.