Translator Manual Communication, Box OSEA-76 / 93330 Job at New York State in City

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Title Translator Manual Communication, Box OSEA-76 / 93330

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $34 to $34 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Workday

From 9 AM to 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address Office of Special Education and ACCES

City Rochester

State NY

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will provide interpretation services to the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor who is deaf or hearing-impaired, including providing sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpreting among colleagues, customers, and constituents. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Gather information verbally.
• Attend meetings or conferences with the counselor.
• Schedule appointments in situations where there may be communication difficulties.
• Assist in preparation of written material to ensure material is presented in a grammatically correct format and is easily understood.
• Assist with walk-ins and phone calls.
• Assist with interpreting requests. (e.g., scheduling)
• Be available for ongoing communication needs with the supervisor, co-workers, and management team.
• Other duties as assigned by VRC or office management team that will benefit the counselor or office in general.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Candidates must possess certification by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) OR a passing score on the written portion of the RID certification examination AND two years of experience providing sign language interpretive services for the deaf OR a rating of intermediate or above on the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview conducted by the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

Additional Comments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

This will be a temporary appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of certificate will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position will require 20% in-state travel.

APPLICATION : Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 13, 2025 to OSEAJOBS@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OSEA-76 / 93330) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address oseajobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Notes on Applying

APPLICATION : Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 13, 2025 to OSEAJOBS@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OSEA-76 / 93330) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

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