Employment

POSITION:   Interpreter II (Spanish)
Courtroom Operations
Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Trial Division

                        (Open to new hires, promotion, or transfer – City Residency is not required)

SALARY:      $78,724 - $87,723 (G30)

FILING DEADLINE: This is a continuous posting with no filing deadline. The purpose of this position is to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Certification from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC), or certification from another State program is a requirement of this position.
2. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferred.

   AND

3. Four years of experience providing interpreter/translator services in a judicial setting preferred.
4. Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation.
5. After meeting minimum standards, successful completion of a panel review and interview process.
6. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
7. City residency is not required.
8. Covid-19 Vaccination is recommended.

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Interprets in open court and other departments and agencies for non-English speaking individuals.
• Interprets, from English to language specialty, questions asked of non-English speaking person both in person and by telephone.
• Translates various correspondences such as documents, notices, pamphlets for non-English speaking clients.
• Interprets written or spoken instructions for a non-English speaking person.
• Gives information in language specialty to those inquiring about activities and facilities which the city makes available to the public.
• Maintains confidentiality of information acquired during interpretation session as required by professional code of ethics.
• Keeps a record of requests for interpreters as well as assignments.
• Prepares weekly reports and meets regularly with supervisor to discuss work progress.
• Directs other language needs to appropriate department.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Standard courtroom conditions.

Direct contact with diverse court clientele.

• Extensive knowledge of language translation practices and techniques of language.
• Thorough knowledge of the grammar and use of language specialty and English.
• Considerable knowledge of colloquialisms, idiomatic expressions of language specialty.
• Considerable knowledge of accepted ethical standards, applicable statutes or rules governing interpreters, and medical and legal terminology.
• Ability to convey content and effect of the communication transmitted using the language most easily understood by the persons involved in the communication transaction.
• Ability to translate routine correspondence into language specialty.
• Ability to exercise judgment to assess whether or not communication is being understood.
• Ability to interpret for long periods of time.
• Ability to maintain impartiality with regard to the setting and/or persons involved.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

The First Judicial District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.