Intermittent Interpreter
Intermittent Interpreter
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$ 43 - 48
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Job Description
Description
Performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities on assigned and as needed basis for the Superior Courts of California and for parties to proceedings including witnesses defendants attorneys other court personnel and the public.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a single level classification. Employees in this classification perform consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of courtroom proceedings and other related interpreting services as needed. Employees in this classification also perform sight translation (reading written texts and giving an oral translation of text) as needed.Essential Functions
- Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Interprets from and into English and the applicable nonEnglish language using simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings and for other courtrelated departments at the direction of the court.
- Makes sight translations for the benefit of the court of documents including but not limited to court petitions reports waivers felony disposition statement forms and other documents.
- Interprets for judges attorneys court staff and other courtrelated 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 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 nonEnglish speaking public and processes documents related to interpretation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Required Skills and Knowledge
- Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable nonEnglish 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 nonEnglish language specified provided the source language speaker in using correct grammar and vocabulary.
- Ability to remain impartial. The ability to interpret accurately and remain impartial including in sometimes adversarial and emotionally charged situations.
- Knowledge and understanding of legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and nonEnglish language specified.
- Familiarity with the general range of regional and cultural variations in the specific language. Ability to conduct ongoing research into variations in terminology and usage of the specified language.
- Ability to use office equipment including computers telephones 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.
Special Requirements- Possess and maintain 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.
- Must possess a valid drivers license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Superior Court of California County of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Office ator via email at. Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711. Physical Characteristics
Stamina to sit and/or stand and concentrate for extended periods; corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the courtroom and related court facilities and includes but is not limited to contact with judges staff attorneys and the public. The position requires the ability to concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fastpaced environment. Courtroom interpreting requires the ability to adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed. Interpreters come into contact with a wide variety of people from differing educational and economical backgrounds. Travel within the county is required. Travel between counties is required if the interpreter accepts cross assignments.
Employment Type
Part-Time
