Interpreter II

Job Summary

Provides interpreting and translation services in the Fourth Judicial District. Supports the Trial Court Administrator, Sandra Barrios, in administrative responsibilities, facilities management, liaison duties, and policy development. Facilitates language access to the courts for individuals who are not proficient in English.

• Competitive Total Rewards package; base salary approximately 40% higher.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Participation in the nation’s best state retirement system with 11.96% employer contribution.
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match and 401(k).
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and wellness programs.
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing.

• Facilitates language access to the courts for less than English proficient individuals.
• Provides interpreting and translation services at judicial proceedings.
• Reviews court work schedules, assigns interpreters, and coordinates per diem interpreters.
• Interprets all types of court proceedings, including expert testimony, law enforcement testimony, and lay witness testimony.
• Prepares utilization reports on interpreter use district-wide and projects future needs.
• Translates documents as needed.
• Reviews daily dockets and coordinates with judges, judicial assistants, and court personnel to determine which proceedings will require an interpreter.
• Facilitates communication between the eligible public and county departments.
• Performs related functions as required.

• Idaho Court Interpreter Certification for the Spanish language or valid court interpreter certification from a member of the Consortium for Language Access.
• Must possess and maintain a court interpreter certification recognized by the Idaho Supreme Court.
• Knowledge of Court organization, programs, proceedings, and services.
• Knowledge of proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar in both English and Spanish with demonstrated proficiency in regional and idiomatic usage.
• Knowledge of interpreter policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics.
• Skill in providing precise English to Spanish and Spanish to English translations.
• Skill in using data processing systems and office equipment.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, especially concerning the Code of Ethics.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with court staff, judges, attorneys, county employees, parties, courthouse agencies, and members of the public.

• Subject to a criminal records check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• May be required to work more than 40 hours per week.
• Requires travel throughout the Fourth Judicial District.
• Work hours will vary.
• Position is safety sensitive; subject to random drug testing.
• Work performed primarily in an office environment.
• May be required to lift up to twenty pounds.
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to function in an office environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Ada County provides Veteran’s Preference for all County jobs except for key positions.