Sr. ASL Interpreter

Overview

Provides language interpretation services for the court. Schedules and coordinates interpreter services for the court and department.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the third in a series of three interpreter-related job classifications within the Administrative Support job family. This is specialized professional work providing sign language interpreting services. This classification is distinguished from the Interpreter Senior in that incumbents, in addition to providing interpreter services, schedule and coordinate with outside agencies to secure interpreters proficient in languages other than Spanish. Incumbents perform administrative tasks and translate documents in various legal settings.

Responsibilities

• Interprets spoken statements simultaneously and consecutively from one language into another in court proceedings, hearings, functions and related interviews. Answers to and interprets for specialized or assigned functions, as required. Translates documents, forms and other related materials used in court proceedings and County departments. Transcribes and translates court / departmental documents.
• Receives and processes interpreter requests. Maintains calendar for scheduled appointments. Schedules and coordinates with outside agencies to secure interpreters proficient in languages other than Spanish. Provides training of new contract interpreters, as required. Creates and maintains service records of activities and participants. Prepares reports and statistics.
• Provides advocacy regarding access according to any and all laws. Provides emergency training and orientation to interpreters without legal experience.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor\'s degree in Education, Linguistics, Communications, Liberal Arts, Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field AND three (3) years directly related interpreting or translating experience, including one (1) year experience in court interpreting.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements

Licensed Court Interpreter issued by the Texas Judicial Branch Commission to interpret court proceedings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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Skill in :

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Working Conditions

Working conditions may be determined by the situation requiring interpreting and may vary from the usual office or meeting room environment. Physical requirements include the ability to lift / carry up to 5-10 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to reaching, twisting, handling and walking to perform the essential job functions. Involves contact with clients in possible stressful situations.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours : 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends

Location : 2201 Post Road, #134, Austin, TX 78704

Department : Health & Human Services

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

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