Interpreter

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.

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.

• 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.

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 13, a person must have two 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.

• 1324b(a)(3)(B). In most cases, this means that an offer of employment cannot be made unless the candidate is a lawful permanent resident who is seeking U.S. citizenship as explained below. Under 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application).
  
  Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.

Judicial employees are entitled to standard federal benefits, such as paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and retirement benefits to include a defined benefit program (4.4% of gross pay; 4.9% of gross pay for LEO-Law Enforcement Officers) and a 401(k) styled program known as the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which provides an immediate government match of up to 5%.

Optional benefits include health and life insurance, dental and vision insurance, and a Flexible Benefits Program offering medical and dependent care reimbursement.

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of…