Interpreter III Spanish-Courtroom Operations-Criminal Trial Division
Interpreter III Spanish-Courtroom Operations-Criminal Trial Division
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Job Description
This is advanced professional work in the interpretation of statements between two or more persons conversing in English and the employees language specialty and assisting in the training of new interpreters. The languages may involve terminology or idiomatic expressions that are difficult to translate.
An employee in this class has extensive experience as an Interpreter. Employees are able to question the speaker on any point that is not understood. A significant aspect of the work involves establishing effective working relationships and inspiring the confidence of nonEnglish speaking people and assisting in training new interpreters. The employee is responsible for communicating in a manner most easily understood and preferred. Work also requires a high degree of confidentiality and discretion in the performance of duties.
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Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or allinclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.
- Interprets in open court and other departments and agencies for nonEnglish speaking individuals.
- Interprets from English to language specialty questions asked of nonEnglish speaking person both in person and by telephone.
- Translates documents notices and pamphlets for nonEnglish speaking clients.
- Interprets written or spoken instructions for a nonEnglish speaking person.
- Translates correspondence.
- Maintains confidentiality of information acquired during interpretation session as required by professional code of ethics.
- Prepares weekly reports and meets regularly with supervisor to discuss work progress.
- Assists with training of new interpreters and mentors current interpreters.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related work as required.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Standard courtroom conditions.
Direct contact with diverse court clientele.
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Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of language translation practices and techniques of language.
- Thorough knowledge of the grammar and use of language specialty and English.
- Considerable knowledge of colloquialisms idiomatic expressions of language specialty.
- Considerable knowledge of accepted ethical standards applicable statutes or rules governing interpreters and medical and legal terminology.
- Ability to convey content and effect of the communication transmitted using the language most easily understood by the persons involved in the communication transaction.
- Ability to translate routine correspondence into language specialty.
- Ability to exercise judgment to assess whether or not communication is being understood.
- Ability to interpret for long periods of time.
- Ability to maintain impartiality with regard to the setting and/or persons involved.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
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Qualifications :
- Certification from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts or reciprocity from another State program.
- A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and three to five years of experience in providing interpreter/translator services in a judicial setting; or graduation from a recognized training program for interpreters/translators.
OR
- Six years of experience providing interpreter / translator services in a judicial setting preferred.
- Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation.
- After meeting minimum standards successful completion of a panel review and interview process.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
- City residency is not required.
- Covid19 Vaccination is recommended.
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Additional Information :
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Salary Range: $94068 $105130
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