What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERPRETER PRO TEM position at San Bernardino Superior Court?
$175.00- $350.00 daily
or as appropriate based on needs of the Court
Court Interpreters Pro Tem perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities for the Superior Courts of California and for parties to proceedings, including witnesses, defendants, attorneys, other court personnel and the public. Court Interpreters Pro Tem are scheduled upon the daily needs of the court, notification of availability to work and indicated geographical preferences. The Court Services Coordinator or designee within each court location is responsible for scheduling coverage as needed.
This opportunity requires the ability to concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment. Court interpreting requires the ability to adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed. Interpreters come into contact with a wide variety of people from differing educational and economic backgrounds. Travel within the county is required.
- Interpret from and into English and the applicable non-English language using sight, simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings and for other court-related departments at the direction of the court.
- Abide by the standards of Professional Conduct for Court Interpreters as per California Rule of Court, rule 2.890.(http://www.courts.ca.gov/cms/rules/index.cfm?title=two&linkid=rule2_890)
- Notify the court of any issues or situations that may impede the interpreter's performance.
- Submit a Daily Activity Log detailing the services performed during each assignment.
Interested applicants who do not meet these minimum qualifications may submit Judicial Council form INT-110. (http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/int110.pdf)
Special Requirements:
- A valid Class "C" driver license, or the equivalent, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out assignment-related essential functions.
- Applicants must submit a copy of their current Judicial Council badge or the completed INT-110 form with their application for consideration.
Upon review of all submitted materials, candidate will be contacted via email or by phone regarding the background check.
Background Check
All employees are fingerprinted and must pass a background check. Depending on the position, may include procurement of a consumer credit report. Information obtained will be evaluated for compatibility with Court employment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture to employment rights. Information presented on employment application, resumes, and during the examination process is subject to verification. Convictions depending upon the type, number, and recency, may be disqualifying.
Stamina to sit and/or stand and concentrate for extended periods; corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the courtroom and related court facilities and includes but is not limited to contact with judges, staff attorneys, and the public. The position requires the ability to concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment. Courtroom interpreting requires the ability to adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed. Interpreters come into contact with a wide variety of people from differing educational and economical backgrounds. Travel within the county is required.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Office at (909) 521-3700 or via email at careers@sb-court.org. Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.
Salary : $175 - $350
