Interpreter Administrative Assistant

U.S. Courts; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave (federal)

Health benefits

Retirement benefits (FERS)

Transit subsidy

On-site fitness center

Job summary

The Interpreter Administrative Assistant at U.S. Courts in Tucson, AZ, sits within the Court Interpreter's Department of the Clerk's Office. The role supports scheduling, locating, and processing claim forms for OTS and Spanish interpreters district-wide, reporting to the Chief Deputy Clerk at the Evo A.

DeConcini U.S. Courthouse. The position offers federal benefits and requires a high school diploma with specialized clerical experience; proficiency in Word/Excel is valued, and organizational

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with word processing, data entry or report generation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees scheduling, locating, and processing claim forms for interpreters.
• Administers duties related to contract interpreters and supports the Court Interpreter's Department.
• Maintains records and assists in daily clerical operations for the Clerk's Office.
• Collaborates with interpreters, staff, and vendors to ensure timely service.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Scheduling coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Data entry software

Job description

The Interpreter Administrative Assistant is part of the Court Interpreter's Department within the Clerk's Office. The incumbent oversees and administers all duties related to scheduling, locating, and processing claim forms for Other Than Spanish (OTS) and Spanish contract interpreters throughout the District. The Interpreter Administrative Assistant reports to the Chief Deputy Clerk. The position is located at the Evo A. DeConcini U.S. Courthouse in Tucson, Arizona.

Federal benefits include, but not limited to: Up to 13 days paid annual leave per year for the first 3 years of employment; 20 to 26 days per year thereafter (dependent upon the length of federal service). 11 paid holidays per year. 13 days of paid sick leave per year. Up to 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, if qualified. Excellent retirement package (enhanced Federal law enforcement retirement benefits) Mandatory participation in the Federal Retirement System (FERS) and Social Security programs. Optional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401(k)-styled program with a matching component of up to 5%, with diversification control. Full extension of health benefits. Optional participation in the federal health insurance program of your choice (no waiting period). Optional vision and dental insurance programs of your choice (no waiting period). Optional participation in a flexible spending program for health and/or dependent care. Optional participation in group life insurance. Transit Subsidy. On-site fitness center (Phoenix only) Flexible schedule options.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for the CL 24 salary grade level, the successful applicant must be a high school graduate (or equivalent) and must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at the CL 23.

Generalized experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of or the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills necessary to do the job.

Education above the high school level may be substituted for general experience.

Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws, and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word

Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws, and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, local and state court systems, and educational institutions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work effectively with court staff, interpreters and vendors.

Proficient in the English language.

Language-skilled in the Spanish language as defined by the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Some previous interpreting experience preferred.

Able to use/learn Word, Excel and data entry applications.

Highly organized, self-starter.