Court Interpreter - Spanish

Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa
Announces an open recruitment for:
Court Interpreter (Spanish)
$83,449.60 - $ annually

Final Filing - Until Filled

The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is conducting an open recruitment to fill full-time permanent Spanish Court Interpreter position(s). Court Interpreters are expected to be available to work in any court department at any of the court locations, which include Martinez, Pittsburg, Richmond and Walnut Creek. An eligibility list will be established as a result of this recruitment and may be used to fill other vacancies in the future.

Only incumbents who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date may apply.

The individuals appointed to these assignments will provide an essential public service, giving assistance to non-English speaking parties. They perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as needed basis for the court and for parties to proceedings, other court personnel and the public.

The individual appointed to this position must be able to:
1) work effectively with others as well as work independently;
2) have the ability to handle multiple assignments and deadlines;
3) maintain a positive and professional attitude and possess strong interpersonal and oral communication skills and
4) work in a confidential working environment.
Regular and punctual attendance is essential
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• Interprets from and into English and the applicable non-English language using simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings and for other court related departments at the direction of the court;
• Makes sight translations for the benefit of the court of documents including, but not limited to, court petitions, reports, waivers, felony disposition statement forms, and other documents;
• Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff and other court-related departments at the direction of the court;
• Interprets between languages in court proceedings;
• Brings to the court’s attention any items that may impede the interpreters’ performance;
• Receives daily calendar assignments from the Interpreter Services Staff and accurately completes daily activities logs, or other documentation as required; and
• Performs other language interpretation duties as assigned, such as providing general court information to the non-English speaking public and process documents related to interpretation.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE should have the following knowledge and abilities:

• Court proceedings and legal and forensic terminology and documents;
• Interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in the California Rules of Court, Rule 984.4 – Professional Standards and Ethics for California Court Interpreters; and
• Correct usage of grammar in both source and target languages.

• Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes, conveying the meaning accurately without editing, summarizing or omitting;
• Adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed;
• Interpret accurately and remain impartial, including adversarial and emotionally charged situations.
• Work in courtroom and related court facilities that includes contact with judges, staff, attorneys, other court use and the public;
• Travel within Contra Costa County;
• Proficient at using office equipment, including computer, telephones and copiers;
• Concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment; and
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, often in difficult and strained circumstances.

• Possession of a high school diploma, a GED equivalency certificate or a high school proficiency certificate;
• Possession of a valid certificate as a “Certified Court Interpreter” issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California;
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or the ability to utilize an alternate method of transportation when…