Intermittent Interpreter - Arabic

Salary: $47.20 Hourly
Location : San Diego Superior Court, CA
Job Type: Permanent - Part-Time
Job Number: 24-017
Department: Interpreters
Opening Date: 05/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous


Summary

INTERMITTENT INTERPRETER - Arabic
Examination No. 24-017

Intermittent Interpreters provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services during court proceedings as parties and witnesses testify, or when attorneys present oral arguments and motions. Intermittent Interpreters may also assist court staff with interpreting in a customer service setting, and may provide sight translations, as needed. Intermittent Interpreters work in a courtroom or office setting and have significant contact with judges, court staff, attorneys, and the public.

Intermittent Interpreters are court employees who are scheduled to work on an as-needed basis with no limitations on the amount of work they may accept or reject within a calendar year. Intermittent Interpreters may be assigned to work at ANY court location based on the daily needs of the court to provide interpreting services in a designated language; however, they do not have a set work schedule. Intermittent Interpreters are eligible for Social Security and Workers' Compensation coverage.

SALARY RATE

Intermittent Interpreters are paid $47.20 per hour, with a four-hour minimum guarantee of paid time (provided the Intermittent Interpreter agrees to be available for assignment by the court for the full half-day session); and paid hourly for each additional hour worked past the four-hour guaranteed minimum.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Interested individuals must possess at the time of application a valid and current certification as a "Certified Court Interpreter" in Arabic, as issued by the Judicial Council of California. Applicants who do not have the Judicial Council interpreter certification will not be considered.

Not Currently Certified?

Please visit the Court Interpreters Program website of the Judicial Council of California for more information: San Diego Superior Court does not administer the certification process.
HOW TO APPLY

An online San Diego Superior Court job application is required. Please visit the court's website at . From the General Info tab, click on the "Employment" link. At the Job Opportunities page, click on the position that you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" button.

New users of the NEOGOV online application system will need to set up a job applicant user account.

Paper application forms will not be accepted for this recruitment.
PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Applicants must submit proof of certification in Arabic as issued by the Judicial Council of California. Please upload a PDF or JPEG attachment of your "Certified Court Interpreter" certificate in the "Attachments" section of your job application. Alternatively, you may mail or hand deliver a copy of your certificate to Human Resources.
EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

Factors evaluated in the selection process may include the ability to accurately provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services in Arabic; establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff and law enforcement personnel; maintain confidentiality of information; and maintain a neutral, non-bias position when providing interpreting services.
SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants meeting the requirements will be placed on the eligible list based on the information contained in their online applications and supplemental questionnaires.
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an implied or expressed contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked at any time. The requirements stated represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed requirements does not guarantee an applicant will qualify.
Not eligible for benefits.
01


Before completing the Supplemental Questionnaire, please be sure to review the job bulletin to become familiar with the qualifications for this position. If you do not meet these qualifications, do not apply.


Please answer the following questions thoroughly and completely. The information you provide may be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the examination process; used to evaluate your education, training and experience; and/or provided for review during the selection process.


Wherever specific information is requested, it MUST be stated. Statements such as "See Resume" or "See Application" are not acceptable responses. Sections which are not applicable to your particular qualifications should be marked "N/A" to indicate that they have not been overlooked.


Do you understand the instructions above?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a valid and current certification in Arabic as issued by the Judicial Council of California?

• Yes
• No

03


If YES, please indicate the following:

(1) Date of certification (Month/Day/Year); AND
(2) Certification number

If NO, you do not meet the minimum qualification requirements, and you will NOT be considered.
04


How will you submit proof of your Judicial Council of California certification?

• I will include a PDF attachment of my certification to my application.
• I will include a JPEG attachment of my certification to my application.
• I will mail a copy of my certification.

05


Please provide the following information for any other certifications you possess as an Arabic interpreter:


(1) Name of certifying body or organization;
(2) Date of certification (Month/Day/Year);
(3) Certification number, if applicable;
(4) Purpose of certification.


Include any certifications from the federal courts, courts outside of California, government departments, or other agencies.

Please number your responses as above (1., 2., 3., etc.).

If citing multiple certifications, please use separate paragraphs for each.

If NONE, indicate "N/A".
06


Please provide the following information on any education you have completed that is related to interpreting services:


(1) Name and address of school;
(2) Description of school (e.g., college, university, vocational, technical, training center, etc.);
(3) Type of degree or certificate awarded;
(4) Major subject studied;
(5) Length of program.

Please number your responses as above (1., 2., 3., etc.).

If citing multiple education information, please use separate paragraphs for each.

If NONE, indicate "N/A".
07


Please provide the following information on any experience you may have performing interpreting services specific to a court environment :


(1) Name and location of court;
(2) Dates of employment;
(3) Type of court (e.g., state trial court, federal court, appeal court, etc.);
(4) Employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, as needed, etc.);
(5) Types of cases.

Please number your responses as above (1., 2., 3., etc.).

If citing multiple court-related experience, please use separate paragraphs for each.

If NONE, please indicate "N/A".
08


Please provide the following information regarding your work history as an Arabic interpreter:


(1) Name of employer;
(2) Dates of employment;
(3) Description of work environment (e.g., school district, government agency, corporation, non-profit organization, etc.);
(4) Employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, contract, etc.);
(5) Nature of work performed (e.g., instructor, translate recordings, city council meetings, mediation, or administrative law hearings, etc.).

Please number your responses as above (1., 2., 3., etc.).

If citing multiple work histories, please use separate paragraphs for each.

If NONE, indicate "N/A".
Required Question