Interpreter - Spanish Option (Re-Announcement)

County of San Diego; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Superior Court seeks a qualified Interpreter (Spanish Option) to provide accurate simultaneous and consecutive interpreting during court proceedings. The role supports attorneys, witnesses, judges, and staff across multiple court locations, including Central, Juvenile, Kearny Mesa, North County, East County, and South County divisions.

Applicants must hold a current Certified Court Interpreter certification in Spanish issued by the Judicial Council of California.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid and current certification as a Certified Court Interpreter in Spanish, issued by the Judicial Council of California.
• Applicants not certified will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreting during court proceedings.
• Assist court staff with interpreting in a customer service setting as needed.
• May provide sight translations as required.
• Work in a courtroom or office setting with judges, staff, attorneys, and the public.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Interpreting (simultaneous)

Interpreting (consecutive)

Education

Certified Court Interpreter (Spanish)

Job description

INTERPRETER (SPANISH OPTION) (Re-Announcement)

Examination No. 22-019

San Diego Superior Court is seeking additional qualified candidates for the position of Interpreter (Spanish Option). Candidates who previously applied for Examination No: 22-019 do NOT need to re-apply in order to remain in consideration.

New eligible candidates resulting from this application period will be added to the current list, and may be used to fill current and future Interpreter (Spanish Option) vacancies as they occur.

There are full-time positions open for Interpreter (Spanish Option) in the "All Court Floater" pool. Interpreters in "All Court Floater" assignments must be available to work and provide coverage in all Superior Court locations: the Central Division, with two courthouses in downtown San Diego, as well as the Juvenile Court and Kearny Mesa Branch in the Kearny Mesa area; the North County Division in Vista; the East County Division in El Cajon; and the South County Division in Chula Vista.

FILING DEADLINE

Online applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time without notice. Paper application forms will not be accepted for this recruitment.

Job Summary

Interpreters provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services during court proceedings as parties and witnesses testify, or when attorneys present oral arguments and motions. Interpreters may also assist court staff with interpreting in a customer service setting, and may provide sight translations, as needed. Interpreters work in a courtroom or office setting and have significant contact with judges, court staff, attorneys, and the public.

SALARY RATE

$89,793.60 - $101,108.80 annually. The starting hourly salary for Interpreter is currently set at $44.48 (approximately $92,518.40 annually).

Minimum Qualifications

Interested individuals must possess at the time of application a valid and current certification as a "Certified Court Interpreter" in Spanish, as issued by the Judicial Council of California. Applicants who do not have the Judicial Council interpreter certification will not be considered.

Not Currently Certified? Please visit the Court Interpreters Program website of the Judicial Council of California for more information: http://www.courts.ca.gov/programs-interpreters.htm. San Diego Superior Court does not administer the certification process.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Applicants must submit proof of certification in Spanish as issued by the Judicial Council of California. Please upload a PDF or JPEG attachment of your "Certified Court Interpreter" certificate in the "Attachments" section of your job application.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

Factors evaluated in the selection process may include the ability to accurately provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services in Spanish; establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff and law enforcement personnel; maintain confidentiality of information; and maintain a neutral, non-bias position when providing interpreting services.

SELECTION PROCESS

Qualified candidates will be placed on the Interpreter (Spanish Option) eligible list based on an evaluation of the information contained in the online application.

Placement on the Interpreter (Spanish Option) eligible list does NOT guarantee that all candidates will be contacted for interviews.

The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an implied or expressed contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked at any time. The requirements stated represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed requirements does not guarantee an applicant will qualify.