Description

Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa

Announces an open recruitment for:

Court Interpreter (Spanish)

$83,449.60 - $101,441.60 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.

Examples of Duties

Typical Tasks/Representative Duties:

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

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 needed to carry out job-related functions; and
• Successful completion of a criminal history check – LIVESCAN, conducted through the State of California, Department of Justice.

Supplemental Information

Application and Selection Process:

Interested individuals must complete a Court application on-line and provide a valid email address. To apply, go to: http://www.cc-courts.org and click on the Job Opportunities tab. All communications will be via email. Please add contracosta.courts.ca.gov and government.jobs.com to your email address book to ensure delivery of emails. For additional information email: jobs@contracosta.courts.ca.gov .

• Three (3) weeks of vacation per year, accrued on a bi-weekly basis increasing with years of service;
• Twelve (12) days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly, with no maximum accrual;
• Thirteen (13) fixed paid holidays;
• Twenty-four (24) hours of personal floating holiday annually through 2016, pro-rated based upon hire date;
• Forty (40) hours paid interpreter leave time annually, pro-rated based upon hire date;
  Membership in the County's retirement plan under the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937;
• Commuter Benefits Program- Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits); and
• Choice of health, dental and vision plans with court subvention, court paid life insurance, career development and deferred compensation program.