American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Overview American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Employment Type: Independent Contractor (As-needed basis). Client: Department of Defense. Agency Purpose: Provide interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing employees and applicants. Work Locations: Richmond, Virginia; Huntsville, Alabama; Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Schedule & Contract Details: As-needed basis (not full-time or part-time employment). Notice Required: 5-7 business days advance notice for assignments. Payment: Hourly rate. Minimum: 2-hour minimum payment per assignment (industry standard). Billing: Monthly invoicing with detailed time logs. Assignment Duration: Single appointments to multi-day training sessions. Flexibility: Accept assignments based on your availability. Responsibilities Interpreting Services: Provide clear and accurate ASL interpreting for scheduled trainings and appointments; Interpret formal training sessions with specialized terminology in Acquisition; Human resources; Supply and quality assurance; Conduct on-the-job training for specific applications in Procurement; Human resources; Supply planning; Quality assurance. Additional Services: Job interviews; Safety talks; Work procedure discussions; Policy and assignment meetings; Disciplinary discussions; Team building events. Communication Requirements: Demonstrate proficiency in multiple communication modes: American Sign Language (ASL); Contact Sign Language; Signed English; Oral modes. Provide bidirectional interpreting: ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL. Adapt service delivery to consumer preference and communication needs. Qualifications TIER 1: National Certifications (Preferred - 1+ year experience required): NAD-RID National Interpreter Certifications: NIC, NIC-Advanced, NIC-Master; RID National Interpreter Certification: CI, CT, CSC, MCSC, SC:L; NAD National Interpreter Certifications: NAD IV, NAD V; Minimum: 1 year professional experience in formal government training/classroom settings. TIER 2: State Certifications (3+ years experience required): Texas BEI: Advanced, Master, Level IV, Level V; State Screening: Level III, IV, or V; Minimum: 3 years professional experience in formal government training/classroom settings. TIER 3: Experience-Based (10+ years experience required): Minimum: 10 years professional experience in formal government training/classroom settings. Documentation required: Proof of interpreting experience in government settings. Education consideration: Associates, Bachelor\'s, Master\'s, or Ph.D. in Deafness or ASL fields. Core Competencies (All Tiers) Proficiency in ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL interpreting/transliterating Communication skills across multiple modes (ASL, Contact Sign Language, Signed English, Oral) Preferred: Experience in acquisition, human resources, supply, and quality assurance fields Professional Requirements Maintain confidentiality per RID Code of Professional Conduct Professional appearance and attire appropriate for government settings Timely and professional responses Contact Scheduling Coordinator for any assignment changes Participate in quarterly meetings with agency leadership Submit to monthly employee feedback surveys (conducted in ASL) Application Requirements Provide copies of credentials before assignments Ideal Candidate Certified ASL interpreter with government experience Flexible schedule for as-needed assignments Professional demeanor in government settings Strong communication skills across multiple ASL modalities Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct standards #J-18808-Ljbffr BETA Systems International