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Realtime Captioner - Pool

Working Title:

Hourly Realtime Captioner

Classification

Title:

Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner

This is a Pool recruitment. This recruitment will remain open and be filled on a continuous basis.

Note to Applicants:
This position will work on-site at the Sacramento State campus.

Hiring Preference:
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2, 5, 7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary:

Interpret for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Deaf-Blind students in: classrooms, lectures, labs, assigned course activities, placements, internships; in meetings with other academic departments, advisors, professors, university platform situations, telephone interpreting for academically related needs; provide limited mobility assistance for Deaf-Blind students, if needed.

FLSA:
Hourly Intermittent/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60.00 per hour - $69.65 per hour commensurate with education, certification, and experience.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $19.37 per hour - $194.60 per hour

Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type:
Temporary

Time Base:
Hourly-Intermittent

Work Hours:

Hours will vary according to the needs of the department. This position will work on-site at the Sacramento State campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge:
Incumbents must possess a thorough knowledge of court reporting methods and theories, realtime software and technology, realtime captioning computer systems and equipment, and the industry-recognized code of ethics; comprehensive knowledge of the English language, including grammatical structures, syntax, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; working knowledge of the language and vocabulary used in the assigned translating situations; and general knowledge of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Culture.

Abilities:
Incumbents must be able to caption at a minimum rate of 180 or more words per minute with a high level of accuracy; proficiently use, maintain, and troubleshoot court reporting steno equipment, real-time software, and computer systems and equipment; develop, maintain, and proficiently use a thorough dictionary that enables accurate and fluid translation; effectively listen for continuity, sense, and detail while translating;

proficiently write in real-time in a conflict-free manner using punctuation and sustaining accuracy in fast-paced stressful situations; use advanced editing skills; work effectively with consumers; and maintain confidentiality.

Education and Experience:

Formal training in court reporting and steno methods to meet position requirements is required, with graduation from a court reporting school preferred. In addition, typically six to twelve months of experience providing realtime captioning services, preferably in a higher education setting, is necessary to perform at the level required for the translating assignments in the university setting. Additional post-secondary education in a four-year college or university setting may be necessary to fully comprehend and provide accurate translations of the language and vocabulary used in various academic, instructional, and/or administrative situations.

Certification Requirements and Salary Range Placement:
Salary range placement is based on the certification of the Realtime Captioner. Salary Range A:
Incumbents must meet the typical qualifications outlined above. Salary Range B:
In addition to meeting the requirements outlined above, incumbents typically have two or more years of captioning experience and must possess one of the following certifications:
1. State of California Certified Shorthand Reporter certificate; or, 2. Court Reporting Certificate of Completion; or, 3. Certified CART Provider through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) (preferred); or, 4. Possess a comparable industry certification.

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

Must have any combination of formal training and relevant documented real-time captioning experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of the assignment. Must be able to hear spoken English and use real-time captioning to effectively generate language and caption at a speed required by the assignment which may involve a variety of settings such as a classroom, conference, and/or one-on-one meeting, and work with consumers from diverse backgrounds.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to balance multiple auditory demands;
Demonstrate understanding of the communication needs of Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals;
Possess a general knowledge and understanding of Deaf Culture;
Possess extensive knowledge of the vocabulary, terminology, and basic information in academic settings and on a variety of subjects;
Professional decorum and ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to industry-recognized code of ethics;
Demonstrate knowledge and sensitivity to individuals from diverse groups, such as LGBTQ, underrepresented minorities, different…