What are the responsibilities and job description for the COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES SPECIALIST position at Clark County?
The Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Court Interpreter Services Specialist. This role provides verbal interpretation in both simultaneous and consecutive modes during court proceedings, hearings, interviews, and other court-related events. It also includes transcribing recorded interviews and court materials as needed, and may involve assisting in the coordination and training of interpreters and translators serving the criminal justice system, its supporting agencies, and other County departments.
This role requires knowledge of legal system terminology, forms, documents and procedures; methods, techniques, ethics and standards of interpreting and translating; codes and regulations related to the work; computer applications related to the work; business arithmetic; standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; record keeping principles and practices; correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained; basic practices and procedures of the various courts; basic training techniques and techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of foreign language translators and interpreters.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by District Court Human Resources.
District Court Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.
Nevada Certified Court Interpreter certification is required. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate's valid Nevada Certified Court Interpreter certification are incomplete and will not be considered.
This role requires knowledge of legal system terminology, forms, documents and procedures; methods, techniques, ethics and standards of interpreting and translating; codes and regulations related to the work; computer applications related to the work; business arithmetic; standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; record keeping principles and practices; correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained; basic practices and procedures of the various courts; basic training techniques and techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of foreign language translators and interpreters.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by District Court Human Resources.
District Court Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.
Nevada Certified Court Interpreter certification is required. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate's valid Nevada Certified Court Interpreter certification are incomplete and will not be considered.
Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in a specific cultural or language area, or a field related to the work. Experience in providing interpretative or translation services is desirable.
Working Conditions: Work occasional extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations.
Licensing and Certification: Possession of a valid Nevada Certified Court Interpreter certification is required at the time of employment.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
- Performs verbal and sight interpretation in simultaneous and consecutive modes court proceedings, hearings, interviews and other court related events.
- Translates official forms, documents and other legal documents and correspondence.
- Provides, arranges and/or develops on-going training for on-call interpreters.
- Assists with the scheduling of on-call interpreters and calendaring of all requests in the Court interpreters office.
- Maintains records of interpretation and translation activities using automated tracking systems.
- Collects, interprets and analyzes data for the computation and submission of statistical reports and records.
- Acts as Interpretation Services Coordinator in his/her absence.
- Transcribes taped interviews or court material as required.
- Uses standard office equipment, including a computer and various data base and other software programs, in the course of the work.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, stamina to maintain attention to detail for extended periods of time and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Salary : $30 - $45
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