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Hearings Interpreter

Workers' Compensation Commission

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 27855 - 33292

Posted: 2 September 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Reimagine a career in public service. At WCC we arecollaborative and team oriented innovative in our approach and passionateabout our work. We thrive on initiative creativity and challenges to thestatus quo. Our employees are valued and empowered. We are proud of ourachievements and consider excellence a continuous journeynot a destination endpoint. If youve got the right stuff and a passion for your work come journeywith us.

OUR MISSION

The Maryland Workers Compensation Commission seeks tosecure the equitable and timely administration of the provisions of theMaryland Workers Compensation law on behalf of its customer the injuredworkers and their employers by providing an efficient forum for the resolutionof individual claims.

OUR VISION

The Workers Compensation Commission envisions a statewherein injured workers and employers are empowered to create an equitablepartnership to facilitate prompt and fair resolution of workers compensationmatters.

ABOUT US

Together we profoundly touch the lives of so many peopleand have enormous responsibility to the community by fulfilling our mission ofsecuring equitable and timely administration of the law. The Commissioncontinues to provide services to our constituent partners at a level rarely metthroughout the United States. The professionalism work ethic andtechnological acumen manifest in ouroperations allows us to smoothly andeffectively manage the challenges which invariably arise. Every division withinthe agency plays a vital role in keeping us in the forefront READYTO MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND PURSUE YOURCAREERPASSION WITH A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

10 East Baltimore Street Baltimore Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

Interpretation Services:

Provide verbal interpretation in Spanish for non-English speaking claimants during WorkersCompensation hearings.

Provides verbal interpretation between spoken English and Spanish in both consecutive (speaker pauses for interpretation) and simultaneous (interpretation happens in real-time without pauses) accurate and clear communication between claimants legal representatives and hearing officers while adhering to Workers Compensation rules and regulations.

Document Translation:

Translate Workers Compensation-related documents from Spanish to English for translations are accurate culturally appropriate and maintain the integrity of the original content.

POSITION DUTIES

Provides verbal Spanish interpretation and translation services in various hearing settings interpreting between spoken English and Spanish in both consecutive and simultaneous modes for administrative and legal proceedings at the Commission. Works with attorneys Commissioners Commission staff and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication in hearings. Maintaining Accuracy & Neutrality: Preserves the meaning tone and intent of the original message without bias or personal influence. Adheres to ethical standards of interpretation and confidentiality ensuring impartiality and discretion in sensitive legal matters.

Responding to telephone inquiries from Spanish speaking individuals regarding hearings and other related WCC services

Translating written documents including WCC forms claim forms and other related materials. Converts written documents unrepresented forms or legal materials from English to Spanish and vice versa while ensuring accuracy and clarity

Assists in the monitoring of other interpreter activities and reporting inconsistencies to the Commission

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of experience providing formal interpretation and translation services between English and a second language. Formal interpretation services may include documented work as a volunteer interpreter for a nonprofit human service or faith-based organization.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitutecourses from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional experience interpreting and translating between English and a second language for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a non-commissioned officer in interpreter/translator classification or interpreter/translatorspecialty codes in theforeign affairs field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One year experience with the simultaneous and consecutive interpretation of testimony questions and responses during legal proceedings;

Certified Court Interpreter designated by the Maryland Judiciary Admin Office of the Courts

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you are unable to apply online or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number (26-) on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Submission of a resume is strongly encouraged.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Workers Compensation Commission

Attn: Personnel Division

10 E. Baltimore Street 7th Floor

Baltimore MD 21202

The MD State Application Form can be found online.

For more information please email

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Workers Compensation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of WCC that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities services and facilities without regard to race religion color sex age national origin or ancestry marital status parental status sexual orientation disability or veteran status

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