Court Interpreter Certified11



Job Details

Court Interpreter Certified11
Employer

Maricopa County

Salary

$1,130.00 - $1,406.00 Weekly

Location

Phoenix

Job Type

Unclassified/Full-Time

Job Number

800CRTINTRPCT05181

Department

Superior Court

Division

Court Interpreters

Opening Date

05/22/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Position Overview_Updated- Maricopa

The Court Interpreter is responsible for providing clear, accurate and complete Spanish/English interpretation services for Superior and Justice Courts in Maricopa County and acts as point person for interpreter caseload tracking and documentation as well as case related, subject-matter and linguistic research.

Click here to take a quick peek at this short video for insights into the daily experiences of an Interpreter.
 

Candidates who are not credentialed at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level of the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program will be compensated at the non-certified salary rate of $22.00 - $28.50 per hour.  Within 24 months of the date of hire, new employees are required to become credentialed at Tier 3 or Tier 4.  Upon successful completion of credentialing, employees are eligible for an increase within the Court Interpreter-Certified salary range of $28.25 - $35.15.

Position Qualifications_Updated- Maricopa

Minimum education and/or experience:
Bachelor's Degree in any field and two (2) years' paid, professional interpreting experience in a position defined as an official interpreter in the English<>Spanish language in a municipal, general jurisdiction or United States District Court, or in a medical environment in a clinic or hospital or experience as an escort interpreter or conference interpreter for a government official or dignitary.  Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the professional experience requirement as follows:
Master's Degree or Second-year candidates for the Master's degree in interpretation or translation;
OR an Associate's degree and four (4) years of experience, as described above;
OR Certification at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level of the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program and four (4) years of experience, as described above;
OR Professional interpreting experience in a municipal, general jurisdiction or U.S. District Court may substitute for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. 
 
Specialized training, certifications, and/or other special requirements:
Effective with the implementation of the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program, courts will be required to have current staff interpreters credentialed at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level by June 30, 2019.  Any new court employee providing interpreting services hired after June 30, 2017, will be required to hold an Arizona credential at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level.  In the event a credentialed candidate is not available at the time of recruitment, the court shall require the new employee to become credentialed at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level within 24 months of their date of hire.  Additionally, as of July 1, 2017, courts will be expected to show a preference for those interpreters who are credentialed whenever contracting with freelance interpreters.  http://www.azcourts.gov/interpreter/Arizona-Court-Interpreter-Credentialing-Program
 
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:

  • Written and spoken English and Spanish at an in-depth level and familiarity with the various socio-dialects of both languages.
  • All three modes of interpretation:  simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation.  Must be able to demonstrate proficiency.
Skill in:
  • Verbally communicating with others to convey information accurately and effectively.
  • Time management and organizational techniques.
  • Completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to:
  • Interpret and translate from Spanish to English and vice versa.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Effectively communicate both in written and verbal form.
  • Work with confidential and sensitive information.
  • Multitask and cope with a high volume of work in a time critical environment.

Preferred education and/or experience:
Preference will be given to those applicants with post-graduate education in Interpreting e.g. M.A. from Middlebury (formerly Monterey) Institute of International Studies, the University of Maryland, B.A. from the University of Arizona in Mexican American Studies or Spanish in which a certificate of completion has been granted in Court Interpreting or any comparable academic program with a concentration in Translation and Interpreting, or a specialized certificate from the  a post-graduate program in conjunction with a degree. Work as a professional interpreter in a general or limited-jurisdiction court.

Preferred training, certifications and/or other special requirements:
ACICP Tier 3 or 4 (Interpreting)
 
Working conditions:
Appearances before a court of law, utilizing electronic equipment to facilitate intervention among participants (judicial officers, attorneys, parties, witnesses and other individuals, taking into account the pragmatics of a judiciary setting without disrupting the proceedings held).
 

Essential Job Tasks_Updated- Maricopa

  • Interprets simultaneously and consecutively from English to Spanish and Spanish to English during court interviews, hearings, and proceedings.
  • Makes sight translations during interviews, hearings, and court proceedings of documents such as court petitions, reports, notices and agreements. 
  • Performs case-related and law-related research to prepare for in-court interpreting appearances.
  • Maintains caseload, updating department as to movement of case, based on individual assignment.

Selection Procedure_Updated- Maricopa

The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.

 Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances.

 All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background/fingerprint check.  Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.

 Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County.  This position may be reassigned to other locations.  Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

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Maricopa County offers a Total Compensation Package that includes competitive salaries and a comprehensive, affordable benefits package.  High value is placed on employee well-being and meeting the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package is comprised of traditional benefits like medical, prescription, dental, vision, and other health benefits. Employees are supported by various wellness programs including classes, coaching, and fitness center opportunities.  Our generous benefit options are some of the best in Arizona and just one of the unique advantages of working for Maricopa County.  Below is a representative listing of typical benefits received by most full-time employees.

Holidays and Leave
Maricopa County observes ten paid holidays per year. Most County employees accrue vacation (starting at three weeks per year for full-time employees) and sick leave (starting at one hour for every 30 hours worked for all employees). Employees also receive paid leave for other needs such as jury duty, civic duty, and bereavement. 

Medical, Prescription, Behavioral Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
We understand how important health, oral hygiene and vision are to maintaining a good quality of life. We also know our employees want to have the freedom to choose plans to best meet their needs.  Eligible employees may choose from four medical plan options, an HMO, PPO, and two HDHP (High Deductible Health Plans) with a health savings account. When employees enroll in medical coverage, they are automatically enrolled in prescription and behavioral health coverage as well. There are three dental plans from which to choose, two PPO plans and a pre-paid dental plan that functions like an HMO.  As is the case with medical, the plans range in cost, flexibility, and network of providers.  The vision plan provides employees and their covered dependents access to routine vision services and materials, including an annual eye exam.   For those who wish to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses, the flexible spending accounts are suitable for that need.

Life and Disability Insurance
Because life sometimes takes unexpected turns, the County offers life insurance coverage to help employees and their loved ones in the event of death.  Basic life and basic accidental death & dismemberment insurance equivalent to one times an employee's annual base salary is provided at no cost, with the option for employees to purchase additional coverage including spouse and child life insurance. Disability insurance is available to replace a portion of an employee's salary should they experience a short-term illness or injury.

Retirement
Eligible employees are covered by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, including the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).  Additionally, there's the option to contribute to a 457b deferred compensation retirement savings plan that provides employees with a variety of investment opportunities.  For those employees who retire from the County and from their retirement system, and have accrued 1,000 or more hours of sick leave, the County makes a $10,000 contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan set up on their behalf to be used for payment of eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

Group Legal Plan
Maricopa County offers employees group discounts to purchase coverage for legal services such as adoptions, family matters, wills and trusts.

Wellness and Ergonomics
Maricopa County's Wellness Works program promotes health and wellness for employees and their families by focusing on physical activity, good nutrition, self-care and stress management. Maricopa County offers eligible employees a wellness incentive for completing a health assessment, being tobacco-free, and integrating health and well-being activities into their lives. By meeting a set of criteria, employees and their families can get reimbursed for participating in a Weight Watchers Program. On-site fitness facilities and fitness classes are provided to employees at various locations around the County. Employees and their families also have the opportunity to receive a discounted fitness club membership at LA Fitness. Employees have access to smoking cessation programs and health-related classes on various topics including nutrition, exercise and stress management. Employees located downtown benefit from an onsite pharmacy and clinic. Every fall, flu vaccines are offered to employees at various County locations.  The Ergonomics team at Maricopa County works to assist departments and employees in preventing and alleviating pain and discomfort associated with the work environment. They provide guidance on the proper approach to workstation set-up, as well as ergonomic trainings and individual ergonomic evaluations.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
When employees and their families are faced with personal issues, confidential, short-term counseling and referral services are available to them at no cost.  

Employee Discounts
Maricopa County subscribes to a service association which provides employees with volume discounts for sporting events, entertainment, and many other services.

Commute Options Program (COP)
Maricopa County provides free Valley Metro passes for the bus and light rail systems; a vanpool subsidy is also provided. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear and tear on their vehicle and help the environment all at the same time.

New Employee Orientation (NEO) NEO provides new employees with information about Maricopa County such as: history, organizational structure, Merit Rules, County policies and procedures, County pay system and benefits and employee programs.

Rewarding Ideas/Employee Suggestions
Employees are provided with incentives to generate ideas for improvements that result in cost reduction through increased efficiency and productivity, improved processes and procedures and elimination of duplication and waste. Our employees' ideas could put money in their pocket!!

Tuition Reimbursement
To promote Maricopa County's long term employee retention objectives, our employees are eligible to receive financial assistance to continue their education, help make them more productive, enhance their job performance, and equip them to pursue new opportunities within County government.

To learn more about the County's generous benefits, visit the Maricopa County Employee Benefits and Wellness website.
 

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Please identify your highest level of education COMPLETED. IMPORTANT: LIST ALL EDUCATION IN THE APPLICABLE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. Please indicate type of diploma/degree, college major/minor, and name of institution. If you did not complete a degree program, include your high school diploma/GED information, as well as the number of college semester/quarter hours completed. NOTE: Failure to provide complete information will likely result in the disqualification of your application.
  • Doctorate
  • Master's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Associate's degree
  • Technical school (non-Associate's degree)
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Less than a High School diploma or GED certificate
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Please identify your years' of paid, professional interpreting experience in a position defined as an official interpreter in the EnglishSpanish language in a municipal, general jurisdiction or United States District Court, or in a medical environment in a clinic or hospital or experience as an escort interpreter or conference interpreter for a government official or dignitary.
  • 2 or more years
  • 1 or more years but less than 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • No experience
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Please identify qualifications that apply to you from the list below if any apply.
  • Master's Degree or Second-year candidates for the Master's degree in interpretation or translation
  • Associate's degree and four (4) years of experience, as described above
  • Certification at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level of the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program and four (4) years of experience, as described above
  • Professional interpreting experience in a municipal, general jurisdiction or U.S. District Court may substitute for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis
  • No of the above

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