Interpreter

The United States District Court for the District of Arizona is currently seeking a full‑time, permanent court interpreter position located in the Tucson Clerk's Office. Applicant must hold a Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts as a Spanish court interpreter and provide proof of said certification. Benefits Up to 13 days paid annual leave per year for the first 3 years of employment; 20 to 26 days per year thereafter (dependent upon the length of federal service). 11 paid holidays per year. 13 days of paid sick leave per year. Up to 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, if qualified. Excellent retirement package (enhanced Federal law enforcement retirement benefits). Mandatory participation in the Federal Retirement System (FERS) and Social Security programs. Optional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401(k)-styled program with a matching component of up to 5%, with diversification control. Full extension of health benefits. Optional participation in the federal health insurance program of your choice (no waiting period). Optional vision and dental insurance programs of your choice (no waiting period). Optional participation in a flexible spending program for health and/or dependent care. Optional participation in group life insurance. Transit subsidy. On‑site fitness center (Phoenix only). Flexible schedule options. Responsibilities Interpret in both simultaneous and consecutive modes. Provide sight translations and translate documents. Maintain a professional demeanor in all cases. Translate complex documents and correspondence written in a wide variety of registers. Qualifications Must hold a Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts as a Spanish court interpreter and provide proof of said certification. Proficiency interpreting in simultaneous and consecutive modes, sight translation, and document translation. Experience: Two years of specialized experience to qualify at JSP 12 or JSP 13. Three years of specialized experience to qualify at JSP 14. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided the interpreter with the knowledge, skills and abilities to accurately interpret between Spanish and English, without any additions, omissions or changes to the meaning, while maintaining the same register as the speaker. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate actual court experience. The ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all cases is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr