INTERPRETER LANGUAGE/COURT SENIOR – Travis County

Title of the Job: INTERPRETER LANGUAGE/COURT SENIOR

Location: Austin, TX

Job Description: Job SummaryProvides Spanish language interpretation services for the court. Schedules and coordinates interpreter services for the court and department.This position will be working in Travis County’s new Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA) program, which is planned to eventually become a 24-hour operation. Travis County will be providing attorneys (defense and prosecution) to arrested persons during the magistration process.As a part of CAFA, this position will be expected to work in the evenings, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis.Distinguishing Characteristics:This is the third in a series of three interpreter-related job classifications within the Administrative Support job family. This is specialized professional work providing Spanish language interpreting services. This classification is distinguished from the Interpreter Senior in that incumbents, in addition to providing interpreter services, schedule and coordinate with outside agencies to secure interpreters proficient in languages other than Spanish. Incumbents perform administrative tasks and translate documents in various legal settings.Duties and Responsibilities

• Interprets spoken statements simultaneously and consecutively from one language into another in court proceedings, hearings, functions and related interviews. Answers to and interprets for specialized or assigned functions, as required. Translates documents, forms and other related materials used in court proceedings and County departments. Transcribes and translates court/departmental documents.
• Receives and processes interpreter requests. Maintains calendar for scheduled appointments. Schedules and coordinates with outside agencies to secure interpreters proficient in languages other than Spanish. Provides training of new contract interpreters, as required. Creates and maintains service records of activities and participants. Prepares reports and statistics.
• Provides advocacy regarding access according to any and all laws. Provides emergency training and orientation to interpreters without legal experience.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum RequirementsEducation and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Linguistics, Communications, Liberal Arts, Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field AND three (3) years directly related interpreting or translating experience, including one (1) year experience in court interpreting.Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Licensed Court Interpreter issued by the Texas Judicial Branch Commission to interpret court proceedings.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:

• Issues and terminology of interpreter/translator profession.
• Fundamentals of court interpretation.
• Guidelines of judiciary interpreters/translators.
• Standard practices and ethical standards in interpreting/transliterating.
• Methods of expressive and voice interpreting/transliterating and their applications (e.g., Simultaneous and Consecutive).
• Legal terminology, procedures and court decorum.
• Juvenile justice/criminal justice systems.
• Computer software applications, including word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, graphics and other related packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Coordinating and prioritizing the work and activities of self.
• English language vocabulary.
• Dealing with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals.
• Operating a variety of modern office equipment, including a computer.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Interpret accurately from one language into another in court proceedings.
• Listen attentively for long periods of time.
• Prepare accurate and complete records, reports and statistics.
• Manage time well and perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
• Perform in a stressful environment, while maintaining a professional manner.
• Continue professional growth through continuing education.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, attorneys, children, judges and the general public.

Work Environment & Other InformationWorking conditions may be determined by the situation requiring interpreting and may vary from the usual office or meeting room environment. Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 5-10 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to reaching, twisting, handling and walking to perform the essential job functions. Involves contact with clients in possible stressful situations.Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.Work Hours: Varies depending on assignments, but will regularly work nights, holidays, and weekends’Department: Criminal CourtsLocation: 509 W. 11th St, Austin, TXCriminal Background Check Required.This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.FY2025 Travis County Benefit GuideIn this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.Insurance
Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County’s current policy is to pay 100% of the employee’s health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.On the regular payday on or after the employee’s fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:January – March3 personal holidaysApril – June2 personal holidays
July – September1 personal holidayOctober – DecemberNone
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:0 to 5 years4.0 hours per pay period6 to 10 years4.5 hours per pay period11 to 15 years5.0 hours per pay period16 to 20 years5.5 hours per pay period21 plus years6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.Workers’ Compensation
The county provides all employees workers’ compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

Company Name: Travis County

Salary: $87933 per year

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