Job: COURT INTERPRETER

Job Title: COURT INTERPRETER
Salary: $1,414.56 - $1,500.71 Biweekly $36,778.56 - $39,018.46 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: 1400 Lubbock, Texas

PN# 06149

Municipal Courts Judicial
1400 Lubbock
*Full-Time work with Benefits, Schedule includes rotations, weekends and holidays
*Subject to change



DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides simultaneous translation of spoken passages from one language into another regarding court proceedings, including trials, hearings, arraignments, etc. Provides translation of foreign language legal documents, correspondence and office memoranda. Interprets rules and regulations, policies, and procedures in day-to-day operations. Furnishes information by telephone and in person to non-English speaking customers/visitors. Compiles information, prepares special reports, answers telephone and directs calls. Assists with special projects as requested. Must have ability to speak and interpret Spanish and English fluently.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Responsible for translating spoken and written passages from one language to another, Spanish/English. May require working on Saturday and/or Sunday, and Evenings 1:30 pm - 10:30 pm. The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking and standing.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires an Associate's degree in a foreign language or a field relevant to the work being performed Two years of relevant work experience may be substituted for an Associate's Degree.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree or Two years of relevant experience

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation pursuant to Subchapter C of the Court Interpreters Act. For information about becoming licensed, go to www.licensed.state.tx.us., then under 'Professional' go to ' Licensed Court Interpreter.' PREFERENCES: PREFERENCES
Court experience preferred. Strong ability to interact with the public on a daily basis. GENERAL INFORMATION: SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED NoneSAFETY IMPACT POSITION X Yes ? NoIf yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range for this position is:Salary Range - Pay Grade 14OPENING DATE February 4, 2009CLOSING DATE Open Until FilledAPPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly original applications, resumes and online submissions are accepted for City of Houston jobs, and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 611 Walker St., 1st floor or for advanced consideration apply online at: www.houstontx.gov .All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided."If you need special services or accommodation, please call 713-837-9302." The City of Houston Human Resources TDD phone number is 713-837-9471.An equal opportunity employer