Interpreter III (Spanish) - Criminal Trial Division

Position Summary

This is advanced professional work in the interpretation of statements between two or more persons conversing in English and the employee's language specialty and assisting in the training of new interpreters.  The languages may involve terminology or idiomatic expressions that are difficult to translate.

An employee in this class has extensive experience as an Interpreter.  Employees are able to question the speaker on any point that is not understood.  A significant aspect of the work involves establishing effective working relationships and inspiring the confidence of non‑English speaking people and assisting in training new interpreters.  The employee is responsible for communicating in a manner most easily understood and preferred. Work also requires a high degree of confidentiality and discretion in the performance of duties.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Essential Functions

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

• 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 documents, notices and pamphlets for non‑English speaking clients.
• Interprets written or spoken instructions for a non‑English speaking person.
• Translates correspondence.
• Maintains confidentiality of information acquired during interpretation session as required by professional code of ethics.
• Prepares weekly reports and meets regularly with supervisor to discuss work progress.
• Assists with training of new interpreters and mentors current interpreters

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Standard courtroom conditions.

Direct contact with diverse court clientele.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of medical and legal terminology.
• Considerable knowledge of the colloquialisms and idiomatic expressions of language specialty.
• Considerable knowledge of accepted ethical standards and applicable statutes or rules governing qualifications for interpreters in selected settings.
• Some knowledge of supervision techniques and practices.
• Ability to convey communication content and affect 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 in assessing 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.

Work-Life

Working hours are 40 hours per week. This is a full-time in person position with the FJD.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume