Interpreter

Salary: $91,205.00 - $ Annually
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-28
Department: Clerk's Office
Division: Tucson Division
Opening Date: 05/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Introduction and Representative Duties
The United States District Court for the District of Arizona is currently seeking a full-time, permanent court interpreter position located in the Tucson Clerk's Office.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The incumbent provides Spanish-English interpretation services in all type of matters before the court as well as translation of documents. The tasks to be performed are very complex, calling for a wide range of well-developed interpreting and interpersonal skills. The choice of which interpreting technique is required, consecutive, simultaneous, or sight, is governed by the particular situation. Travel within the state of Arizona will be required.

Duties will include the following:

• 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.
Occupational Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant 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. The candidate must be proficient interpreting in the simultaneous and consecutive mode, as well as provide sight translations and translate documents. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate actual court experience.

To qualify at salary level JSP 12 or JSP 13, a person must have two years of specialized experience. To qualify at salary level JSP 14, a person must have three years of specialized experience. 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.

The ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all cases is required. The ability to translate complex documents and correspondence written in a wide variety of registers is also a requirement.
How to Apply

Please visit our website at Applications are only accepted on our website.

Applicants must submit the following with their online application:

• Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position.
• Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education.
• Your two most recent performance evaluations (strongly preferred).
  • Letters of recommendation may be substituted if no evaluation is available. One letter of recommendation must be from a current or recent supervisor.
• A copy of your federal Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

Attachments should be MS Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Other formats are not acceptable.

Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.
Applicant Information
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the court may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position.

The initial appointment to this position is provisional pending the successful completion of the required background checks and/or investigations.

Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. Employees of the U.S. District Court serve…