What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pashto Speaking Interpreter/Translator position at City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE?
Salary : $16.29 - $21.54 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type : Full time / probationary or status
Job Number : 202500086
Department : Health Department
Division : Community Health Services
Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Job Posting Information
Pashto speaking.
THIS IS AN IN-OFFICE POSITION AND IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK.
This is a Full-time position 40hrs per week, Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. with occasional weekend and / or evening hours. Hours and work schedule to be determined by supervisor.
This position is eligible for benefits. For benefit information related to this position, please click on the Benefits tab.
Nature of Work / Examples of Work Performed
We are looking for a professional staff to provide interpretation and translation services at the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with clients in a variety of public health services such as food handler classes, dental and WIC clinics, our Vaccine, Refugee and STI Clinics and home visiting services for young families.
Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills / Desirable Training & Experience
The successful candidate will be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English and Pashto. The successful candidate will have one to two years of interpretation and translation experience in a clinical setting. The ability to provide welcoming and respectful services to clients, while working collaboratively with public health staff is critical. Must be able to lift / carry up to 50 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications / Necessary Special Requirements
Minimum Qualifications : High school graduate or equivalent with two years of experience in interpreting and translating; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS
Proficiency in translating and speaking Pashto.
Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle may be necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.
We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position :
- Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
- We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire.
- All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
- 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs offering work / life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
- 5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
- 71,000 of Life Insurance
- 1,213 of Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
- Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses for after you leave City employment.
- Optional benefits include :
Medical and / or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Allstate Voluntary Plans
Supplemental Term Life
Deferred Compensation Plans
APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
Did you graduate from high school or obtain an equivalent secondary degree?
Are you able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds?
Are you a FLUENT SPEAKER of Pashto?
How many years have you been a FLUENT SPEAKER of Pashto?
Are you a fluent speaker of English?
How many years have you been a fluent speaker in English?
Please describe your experience as it relates to questions 4 through 7.
Do you have experience translating (WRITING) from Pashto to English?
How many years have you been translating (WRITING) from Pashto to English?
Please describe your experience as it relates to questions 9 and 10.
Do you have experience working as an interpreter in a health care setting?
If yes, please describe your work experience. If no experience, enter n / a.
Do you have experience working with dentists, doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals in a clinic setting?
If yes, please describe your work duties. If no experience, enter n / a.
Do you have experience working with individuals and / or families who have experienced multiple needs and barriers to obtaining what they need?
If yes, please describe your experience. If no experience, enter n / a.
Do you have experience working with community agencies?
If yes, please describe your experience working with community agencies. If no experience, enter n / a.
Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle may be necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties. Do you have a valid driver's license?
For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number. (Note : driver's license verification / checks will only be completed on the top applicant.)
Required Question
Salary : $16 - $22
