Interpreter III (Spanish) - Courtroom Operations - Criminal Trial Division

Company Description

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As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania (“FJD”) is the Philadelphia County Court System and is composed of two courts:  the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court.  The mission of the FJD is to adjudicate cases and provide services to the community within our jurisdiction while ensuring fair, timely, and accessible justice to the people of Philadelphia.  The FJD is part of the Unified Judicial System reporting in to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Job Description

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.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required or assigned.

• 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

• Extensive knowledge of language translation practices and techniques of language.
• Thorough knowledge of the grammar and use of language specialty and English.
• Considerable knowledge of colloquialisms, idiomatic expressions of language specialty.
• Considerable knowledge of accepted ethical standards, applicable statutes or rules governing interpreters, and medical and legal terminology.
• Ability to convey content and effect of the communication transmitted using the language most easily understood by the persons invo