Interpreter Deaf & Hard of Hearing BVIWE

Position: Interpreter for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - #BVIWE046

Title

Interpreter for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing #BVIWE
046

Agency

Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location

Blind & Vision Impaired

Pay

Hourly starting at $24.30/hour commensurate with experience

Job Overview

We’re looking for an Interpreter for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing who shares our commitment to equity and empowerment. If you're ready to make a difference every day, this is the place for you.

Job Duties

• Provide interpreting services to blind and vision impaired individuals in a wide variety of settings, including meetings, training, interviews, medical, counseling, and virtual platforms.
• Interpret with high accuracy, using expressive and receptive skills and all communication modes.
• Facilitate communication between signing and non‑signing individuals, ensuring confidentiality and fidelity to the speaker’s content and spirit.
• Maintain professional conduct, avoiding personal opinions or counsel, and conduct self in a manner appropriate to the situation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Training in interpreting, completion of an interpreter training program or equivalent experience.
• Interpreting experience in both individual and group settings.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Knowledge of deaf culture, common communication issues, and structure/content of the English language.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Proven interpreting and translating skills, as determined by state quality assurance screening.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals from varying social and economic environments.
• Independent planning, organization, and prioritization of work to accomplish team goals, while interpreting policies, analyzing complex information, maintaining confidentiality, and managing multiple responsibilities in a timely manner.

Additional Considerations

• Certificate of Transliteration or Interpretation through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or Quality Assurance Screening Level II or above through the VQAS testing system.
• Training in interpreting, completion of an interpreter training program or equivalent experience.

Special Instructions

• Designation as a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
• Fingerprint‑based criminal history check required of the finalist candidate.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Final date to receive applications

Applications accepted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System.

Contact Information

Name:
Human Resources

Email: recruitmentginia.gov

Alternative Hiring Process

To be considered, applicants will need to provide a Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process Letter (formerly COD) from DARS/DBVI. Veterans are encouraged to submit veteran status questions and disability documentation, if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

Note

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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