Staff Interpreter II
Ada County is a great place to work, with more than 2,000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Trial Court Administration team is growing, offering an excellent opportunity to be part of taking this team to the next level.
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
- 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
- Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
- Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing
About the role
Facilitates language access to the courts and court services for less-than-English-proficient individuals. Provides interpreting and translation services at judicial proceedings. Reviews court work schedules, makes assignments, and coordinates interpreters for the Fourth District Court.
Under the direction of the Language Access Coordinator, this role works within existing policies and procedures to accomplish the goals of the court. Work is complex and moderately difficult, requiring initiative and judgment to meet the needs of the court and related parties.
Responsibilities
- Schedules and coordinates per diem interpreters
- Interprets all types of court proceedings, including expert testimony, law enforcement testimony, and lay witness testimony
- Interprets assignments for court operations and others as scheduled per coordinator
- Prepares utilization reports on interpreter use district-wide and projects future interpreter needs
- Provides interpreting and translation services at judicial proceedings as well as out-of-court services
- Translates documents as needed
- Reviews daily dockets and coordinates with judges, judicial assistants, and court personnel to determine which court proceedings will require an interpreter
- Facilitates communication between the eligible public and county departments
- Performs related functions as required
Requirements
- Idaho Court Interpreter Certification for the Spanish language or valid court interpreter certification from a state member of the Consortium for Language Access
- Must possess and maintain a court interpreter certification recognized by the Idaho Supreme Court
- Knowledge of court organization, programs, proceedings, and services
- Knowledge of proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar in both English and Spanish with demonstrated proficiency in proper regional and idiomatic usage
- Knowledge of interpreter policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics
- Skill in providing precise English to Spanish and Spanish to English translations
- Skill in the use of data processing systems and other office equipment and machines
- Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, especially as they may pertain to a Code of Ethics
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with court staff, judges, attorneys, county employees, parties, courthouse agencies, and members of the public
- Subject to a criminal records check
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
- May be required to work more than 40 hours per week
- Incumbent will be required to travel throughout the Fourth Judicial District
- Work hours will vary
- This position has been designated safety-sensitive and is subject to random drug testing
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work is performed primarily in an office environment and is subject to inside environmental conditions
- May be required to lift up to twenty pounds
- Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks