OCA - Interpreter​/Translator IV

Job Description

The Office of Court Administration (OCA) is a unique state agency in the Judicial Branch that operates under the direction and supervision of the Supreme Court of Texas and the Chief Justice. Our mission is to provide resources and information for the efficient administration of the Judicial Branch of Texas.

To learn more about the OCA, visit our website.

Job Description:

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) interpretation work in court hearings and translations from English into Spanish and Spanish into English. Interpretation work is performed remotely using telephonic or video conference technology to connect with the court. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Salary commensurate with experience. Remote working options available.

Essential Job Functions:

• Interprets simultaneously or consecutively from English into Spanish and Spanish into English during court hearings and proceedings via telecommunication devices, while maintaining message content, context, and style.

• Translates documents from English into Spanish or Spanish into English.

• Works with judges and court staff to schedule and provide interpreting services.

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships and communications with judges, court staff and other justice system partners, as well as with OCA staff and with staff of other agencies and organizations.

• Maintains records of interpreting and translating activities.

• Participates in training activities to develop and maintain interpreting skills.

• Performs related work as assigned and complies with all OCA policies.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or completion of two years (60 hours) course work from an accredited college or university; may substitute closely related experience for required education on a year for year basis.

• Licensed and in good standing by the State of Texas as a Master Spanish Language Court Interpreter by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.

• Two years of experience in court interpreting.

• Experience interpreting in criminal, civil, family law, child protection cases, and/or child support cases in court.

• Experience providing remote interpretation services.

• Versed in legal vocabulary & terminology used in court.

• Experience in using Zoom, Cisco Web Ex, and Microsoft Teams as remote interpreting platforms.

• Experience interpreting consecutively and simultaneously.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams and One Drive.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed by JBCC in multiple languages.

• Completion of an accredited interpreter training program.

• Certified translator from a national translators' association.

• Working knowledge in Wordfast Pro.

• Working knowledge in Court Call and/or Video Magistrate video conference platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to work effectively with internal team members and external court customers.

• Ability to manage concurrent projects or tasks to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to interpret simultaneously using a secondary mobile device while connected in a remote hearing.

Employment Conditions:

• Regular attendance required during working hours of M-F 8am-5pm.

• Must sit for extended periods of time.

• Operates standard office equipment and software.

• Continuing education hours must be current on a pro-rata basis relative to hire date.

• Attire and decorum in remote court hearings must be commensurate with an officer of the court.

Note: The following Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) codes are generally applicable to this position. Army: 35M Human Intelligence Collector;
Navy: CT Cryptologic Technician;
Coast Guard:
No military equivalent;
Marine Corps: 0231 Intelligence Specialist;
Air Force: 1A8X1 Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst;
Space Force:
No military equivalent. Applicants must fully complete the summary of military experience applicable to the position to determine if minimum qualifications are met. However, additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Crosswalk/.pdf

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