Requisition No: 834229
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22011644
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22011644
Salary: $71,637.32 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 10/30/2024
Total Compensation Estimator
Position Title
Court Interpreter (Spanish)
Job Location
Twentieth Judicial Circuit; Lee County and Collier Counties
Salary Range
$71,637.32 Annually
Job Description
Under supervision, Court Interpreters perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as-needed basis for the 20th Judicial Circuit Courts, and for persons doing business with the courts circuit-wide. Incumbents perform duties as an interpreter for courtroom and other legal proceedings, which may include, but are not limited to, arraignments, preliminary hearing, pre-trial conference, and court trials.
Primary responsibilities include: (1) Interpreting the spoken and written word from and into English and Spanish languages; (2) Translation and Documentation; (3) Research and Development; (4) Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Training Guidelines
Bachelor's degree in English; the source language, or a closely related field or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training in the fields of interpretation, translation, linguistics, or education. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
Two years of court/legal related experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
Must be registered with the State of Florida Court Interpreter Certification Board (In order to be able to register, applicants must have already attended the State of Florida Court Interpreter Orientation, passed a written test and completed 20 court observation hours).
Certified Court Interpreter designation by the Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program (CICRP) of the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA), Florida State Courts System (required to obtain within one year of hire)
Biennial Renewal and Continuing Interpreter Education (CIE) Compliance Requirement
Two-year Certification requirements are not paid by the AOC and are at the employee’s own expense.
Special Comments
*This position is eligible for a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Florida State Court System up to $3,932.04 annually.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification.
How to Apply
For additional information and to apply visit the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website and click the Employment Link by the closing date.
Select “Career Opportunities” from the “About the Court” dropdown menu.
Applications are only be accepted through the Twentieth Judicial Circuit website.
For information about the job advertised contact Human Resources by the email at HumanResources@ca.cjis20.org or by phone at 239-533-1705.
The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, genetic, disability, or political affiliations.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the contact information indicated for each respective position.
Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.
Additional Information Contact: Name: Kerline Merisier Telephone: 239-533-1710
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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