Bilingual 911 Interpreter (Spanish/English) - Flexible

New Hanover County; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

New Hanover County is seeking an experienced Spanish and English Interpreter for our 911 Center. The role focuses on facilitating communication between citizens and Telecommunicators during emergency and non-emergency calls in a fast-paced environment.

Hours are up to 19 per week with a casual part-time, non-exempt employment type. The salary is $18.00 per hour, and candidates must be bilingual with the ability to obtain DCI certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two years of experience related to the program area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fully bilingual in oral interpretation and written translation of Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate smooth communication between citizens and Telecommunicators during emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Maintain calm, professional, and multitasking performance in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DCI Certification

Job description

New Hanover County is seeking an experienced Spanish and English Interpreter for our 911 Center. The role focuses on facilitating communication between citizens and Telecommunicators during emergency and non-emergency calls in a fast-paced environment.

Hours are up to 19 per week with a casual part-time, non-exempt employment type. The salary is $18.00 per hour, and candidates must be bilingual with the ability to obtain DCI certification.