INTERVIEWER/TRANSLATOR

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland seeks a bilingual English-Spanish interpreter/translator to serve the Hispanic community at the Somerset County Health Department in Westover. The role requires providing both interpretation and translation, with an on-call obligation for emergencies.

A medical interpreter certification is required upon hire, and a high school diploma or GED is mandatory. Employees may be asked to drive a vehicle as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Six months of experience providing formal interpretation and translation between English and a second language.
• Notes: Substitution rules may apply for education/experience.
• Candidate must obtain medical interpreter certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English interpretation and translation services for the Hispanic community.
• Ensure availability to report to work during emergencies.
• Maintain timely and accurate interpretations and translations.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

GRADE ASTD8

LOCATION OF POSITION MDH, Somerset County Health Department Westover, MD 21871

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English interpretation and translation services to the Hispanic community.

This position is considered essential and must be available to report to work during an emergency or catastrophic event.

The incumbent must obtain medical interpreter certification upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience : Six months of experience providing formal interpretation and translation services between English and a second language. Formal interpretation services may include documented work as a volunteer interpreter for a nonprofit, human service or faith-based organization.
• Notes: Candidates may substitute additional experience interpreting and translating between English and a second language on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Linguist or Language Capability classifications or Linguist or Language Capability specialty codes in the Linguistic field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Experience demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience managing time effectively to meet deadlines and assigned schedules.
• Current certification as a medical interpreter.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.

Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation.

The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.

Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed applicat