Court Interpreter Scheduler: Lead Coverage & Scheduling

Colorado Judicial Branch; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial Department in Colorado is seeking an Interpreter Scheduler to direct the work of language interpreters and provide accurate interpretation services between English and target languages for the courts and probation departments. This term-limited role also arranges interpreter coverage for hearings and assigns staff and freelance interpreters to ensure coverage for linguistic needs.

The position requires pursuing court interpreter certification, outlines qualifications, and

Qualifications

• All Interpreters Must Be Fluently Bilingual In That They Must Possess a College Level Vocabulary In Both Languages And The Ability To Communicate Complex Information In Both English And The Interpreter’s Working Language.
• All Candidates Must Be In Good Standing With The Colorado Judicial Department’s Court Interpreter Certification Program And Must Further Qualify As Follows
• Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years of paid experience working in a professional capacity as an interpreter with non-English speaking persons.
• OR
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in linguistics, cultural issues, public or court administration or related field and three years of experience interpreting in judicial, law enforcement, legal or related field working in a professional capacity with non-English speaking persons in a complex organization where assignments and clients vary. Desired qualifications include an advanced degree in interpretation or translation and accreditation by the American Translation Association (ATA) in addition to the above.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work of language interpreters and provides accurate and clear interpretation services between English and the target (foreign) language for the courts and probation departments of the Colorado Judicial Department.
• Arranges interpreter coverage of all hearings, proceedings or conferences needing interpretation services.
• Assigns and schedules work of staff interpreters or free-lance interpreters and maintains lists of free-lance interpreters for other languages to ensure coverage for all linguistic and interpretation needs of the courts or probation.
• Participates in recruiting, selecting, evaluating interpreter qualifications and in terminating employees from the interpreter unit.
• Provides high-quality interpretation for interpreter assignments by interpreting accurately and completely between English and the interpreter’s working foreign language.
• Utilizes the three modes of interpretation in accordance with accepted methods of practice and standards as prescribed by the Colorado Judicial Department Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters.
• Fills in for interpreters by providing interpretation services when necessary and may provide or facilitate telephonic interpretation services or assistance where required.
• Provides professional linguistic assistance and demonstrates a high level of proficiency and knowledge of linguistic idioms, regional phrasing, and appropriate language matches for legal and general.
• Serves as a liaison for internal and external communications regarding activities and operations of the interpreter’s office.
• May perform limited translation services in the managing interpreter’s working (foreign) language or may proofread translations provided by accredited ATA translators if the individual is not ATA certified. If ATA certified, may perform translation services as per the ATA certification.
• Provides guidance regarding statewide and local policies and procedures affecting interpreters, professional standards of interpretation and educational requirements for interpreters.
• May assist in evaluating ethical concerns consistent with professional standards of interpreter ethics.
• Provides necessary resources for interpreters such as simultaneous audio equipment, dictionaries, glossaries, reference materials, web resources, court forms and pertinent information such as case File/S, police reports or statements to interpreters prior to hearing.
• Some positions may travel to courts in other jurisdictions as assigned to provide interpreter services.
• Some positions may maintain data as to the number of interpretation contacts for statistical purposes or may perform file maintenance or clerical duties related to interpreter services.
• Serves on interpreter committees and attends meetings and training as required and networks with other Interpreter Schedulers and Managing Court Interpreters regarding resources and interpreter issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Colorado Judicial Department in Colorado is seeking an Interpreter Scheduler to direct the work of language interpreters and provide accurate interpretation services between English and target languages for the courts and probation departments. This term-limited role also arranges interpreter coverage for hearings and assigns staff and freelance interpreters to ensure coverage for linguistic needs.

The position requires pursuing court interpreter certification, outlines qualifications, and