Interpreter

U.S. District Court•Tucson, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The United States District Court for the District of Arizona is seeking a full-time, permanent court interpreter for its Tucson Clerk's Office. This role involves providing Spanish-English interpretation services in all types of court matters and translating documents. The position requires a wide range of well-developed interpreting and interpersonal skills, with the ability to use consecutive, simultaneous, or sight interpreting techniques as needed. Travel within Arizona is required.

Requirements

Must hold a Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts as a Spanish court interpreter and provide proof of said certification.
Proficient in interpreting in the simultaneous and consecutive mode.
Ability to provide sight translations and translate documents.
Two years of specialized experience to qualify at salary level JSP 13. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided the interpreter with the knowledge, skills and abilities to accurately interpret between Spanish and English, without any additions, omissions or changes to the meaning, while maintaining the same register as the speaker.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all cases.
Ability to translate complex documents and correspondence written in a wide variety of registers.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate actual court experience.

Responsibilities

Interpreting in the consecutive and simultaneous modes as required during courtroom proceedings.
Translating documents and correspondence to and from the court.
Assisting with the processing of vouchers for contract interpreters.
Providing remote interpretation services via TIP (Telephone Interpreting Program).
Interpreting outside of court for ancillary matters related to the court as directed.
Other duties as assigned.