Spanish Interpreter (Washington)

Job Description

Ideal Candidate shall be able to provide:

• Experience with consecutive or simultaneous on-site SPANISH interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers
• Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service
• Correct grammar, clarity and tones between English and Spanish
• Experience following the speakers' direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP

Minimum Requirements

• At least one (1) year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
• Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your work as an on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
• Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older
• Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma
• Must reside within the state of Washington
• Full fluency in English and Spanish
• One of the following accreditations: Washington State Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) Language Testing and Certification (LTC), American Translation Association (ATA), or trained/accredited through a higher education institution

Security Requirements

• Interpreters must have an active Washington State Patrol background check OR be able to provide a background clearance greater than a Washington State Patrol background check

Desired Skills

• Experience interpreting for Washington state agencies such as WA Department of L&I, WA State Patrol, WA Department of Agriculture, WA Department of Commerce, etc.