American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Position Overview Employment Type: Independent Contractor (As-needed basis) Client: Defense Logistics Agency Purpose: Provide interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing employees and applicants Schedule & Contract Details Schedule: 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 Key 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 Required 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 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