Interpreter (Statewide)

Texas Workforce Commission; El Paso (TX); Remote; USD 81,244 - 97,315; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A state workforce agency is seeking a Federal Court Certified Spanish Interpreter to join its team. The role involves interpreting and translating messages between English and Spanish in various contexts, including legal settings. Ideal candidates will have strong fluency in both languages and relevant experience in legal interpretation. The position offers a competitive salary of $8,000.00 per month and provides a family-friendly work environment, along with benefits like medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience as an interpreter.
• Passed the Administrative Office of the United States Courts’ Spanish Certification Examination.
• Experience summarizing difficult concepts accurately.

Responsibilities

• Interpret consecutively and translate messages English to Spanish and vice versa.
• Supervise the work of others as needed.
• Represent the agency at business meetings and hearings.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Effective communication

Interpreting and translating legal documents

Computer proficiency

Education

Completion of an accredited interpreter training program

Federally Certified Court Interpreter

Job description

Overview

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) oversees and provides workforce development services to employers and job seekers. We are seeking a Federal Court Certified Spanish Interpreter to join the Appellate Services Division Operational Support Services. While our main office is located at 101 E. 15th Street in Austin, Texas, work can be performed from any city in Texas.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to any city in Texas.

You Are

You are a punctual and reliable Federal Court Certified Spanish Interpreter, with a detail-oriented approach to ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment. You work effectively as part of a team, balancing multiple priorities and effectively advancing Division and agency goals. You are committed to good customer service and ready to collaborate across the agency.

What You Will Do

The Interpreter IV performs highly advanced (senior-level) interpreter work. Work involves interpreting or translating Spanish into English and English into Spanish. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

You Will Be Trusted To

• Interpret consecutively and translate messages English to Spanish, while maintaining intended content, context, and style.
• Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
• Read written materials, such as policies, procedures, reports, publications, and news materials; and rewrites them into specified languages.
• Review edits and revisions of translated materials.
• Review translations of terms and terminology to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout translation revisions.
• Assess whether communication is being understood.
• Represent the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars, or on boards, panels, and committees.
• May provide fluency level assessments.
• May supervise the work of others.
• Perform related work as assigned.

You Qualify With

• Experience as an interpreter.
• Completion of an accredited interpreter training program.
• Must be a Federally Certified Court Interpreter.

You Are a Great Fit With

• A current certificate proving you have passed the Administrative Office of the United States Courts’ Spanish Certification Examination.
• Experience using computers and applicable software.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and translating legal and/or proof documents accurately in a fast-paced environment encompassing various situations, parties, and difficulty levels.
• Experience communicating effectively.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English, demonstrated through excellent interpreting skills.
• Demonstrated experience in consecutive interpreting and sight translation.

You Gain

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive salary: $8,000.00 per month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

Veterans

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf.

How To Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.