Sign Language Interpreter (Ea) North - Unclassified

State of Nevada • Reno, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is recruiting for a Sign Language Interpreter and Mentor in Reno, Nevada, specifically for the Communication Access Services (CAS) program. The primary responsibility is to produce video translations into ASL of printed, web, and video materials for State Government departments. This role also involves providing outreach to State agencies regarding interpreting and communication access. The position will work with various State agencies to make public-facing materials accessible in ASL, produce translations, and create videos. Consultation on interpreting best practices, roles, responsibilities, and State law on interpreter qualifications will be provided to agencies. The position may also involve interpreting for public, State-sponsored events. CAS Interpreters are expected to adhere to professional standards, best practices, and the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct. The ideal candidate will have extensive ASL interpreting experience, particularly with sight translation and in government settings, along with experience in training and outreach, and a strong understanding of ethical decision-making. Collaboration, technology proficiency, critical thinking, clear articulation of ethical reasoning, and strong soft skills for navigating complex interactions are essential. This recruitment is exclusively for Deaf interpreters who hold valid certification in good standing. The candidate will work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating strong interpersonal and critical-thinking skills. They will produce high-quality English-to-ASL translations, utilize technology and video production tools, and engage in thorough research, contextual awareness, and ethical decision-making. The ADSD fosters a positive, inclusive, and diverse work environment focused on innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, with a mission to empower individuals by providing resources for disabilities and aging.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field of study
• Current and valid certification as a Deaf interpreter from a recognized certifying body such as, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Utah Interpreter Program, Board of Evaluation of Interpreters, etc., in good standing
• Registration with the Nevada Interpreter/CART Registry (or become registered within 30 days of acceptance of the position)
• Experience with translating written and/or video materials into ASL
• Experience providing interpreting services in government settings
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience with sight translation and interpreting in government settings
• Background in providing training and outreach
• Working knowledge of ethical decision-making
• Highly collaborative
• Comfortable with technology
• Possesses the ability to engage in critical thinking
• Can articulate the values behind the decisions they make as an interpreter
• Has the soft skills to navigate complex interactions, systems, and stakeholders
• Familiarity with video-production tools

Responsibilities

• Produce video translations into ASL of printed, web, and video materials for the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Departments of State Government.
• Provide outreach to State agencies on interpreting and communication access.
• Work with various State agencies to make public-facing materials accessible in ASL.
• Produce translations of materials and create videos for dissemination.
• Perform outreach to State agencies to provide consultation on interpreting, including best practices in communication access, roles and responsibilities, and State law on interpreter qualification requirements and scopes of practice.
• Interpret for public, State-sponsored events.
• Adhere to professional standards, best practices, and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD)-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level