Principal Court Interpreter, 7620

UCS-23

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY
ANNOUNCEMENT

STATE OF NEW YORK

UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

PLEASE POST
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 7620 PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER JG: 23

LOCATION: 7TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

BASE SALARY: $84,659

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE

QUALIFICATIONS: One year of service in the Senior Court Interpreter title; or An equivalent combination of education and

experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Under the direction of a District Executive, or Chief Clerk, Principal Court Interpreters
are the highest ranking Court Interpreter in a citywide court or Judicial District. They are responsible for ensuring prompt, accurate,
and consistent, oral, written, and sign interpreting services. Principal Court Interpreters are also responsible for supervising,
coordinating activities, and evaluating the performance of Senior Court Interpreters, Court Interpreters, and voucher paid
interpreters. Principal Court Interpreters maintain a schedule of interpreters assigned to courts or districts, and make
recommendations related to interpreter staffing. Principal Court Interpreters interpret between English and another language,
collect and analyze statistics related to interpreter services, perform clerical and administrative tasks, and other related duties.

ASSIGNMENT: Duties include, but are not limited to: supervising all interpreters in the 7th Judicial District; monitoring the quality of
interpreting services, evaluating issues and recommending solutions; planning and coordinating work schedules for all interpreters;
training subordinate staff; investigating and resolving complaints related to interpreter services; developing performance standards
and checking for compliance; evaluating court interpreters’ language proficiency and overall performance; preparing reports; and
interpreting verbatim between English and another language in formal and informal settings. Travel is required.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not
necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject
to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All
applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency
within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: NYS Unified Court System employees meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to
submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at
www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf, a resume, and cover letter by email to 7JDApplications@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

AMY MONACHINO
DISTRICT EXECUTIVE

SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
HALL OF JUSTICE

ROCHESTER, NY 14614-2184

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: September 4, 2026 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: October 2, 2026

The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital
status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.