COURT INTERPRETER - 22012221

Requisition No: 848458 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22012221

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22012221 

Salary:  $71,637.32 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2025 

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TITLE:  COURT INTERPRETER - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

LOCATION: ST. AUGUSTINE, BUNNELL, OR DELAND

POSITION #: 12221

ANNUAL PAY: $71,637

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

FUNCTION: This position reports to the Administrative Services Division Director and will provide English to American Sign Language (and vice versa) interpreting services throughout the four-county circuit. Required to observe and comply with the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.  This position is a member of the Court’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) resource team and will help coordinate fulfillment of sign language interpreter and other ADA requests. This position will be expected to be thoroughly familiar with and comply with the ADA as it pertains to the Court.  Headquarters are subject to change based upon the needs of the Court.

REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of related college education and/or interpreting experience totaling 6 years is required. Must have National Interpreter Certification (NIC) through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) at the time of hire.

Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully and in a professional manner with the public, attorneys, judges and all courthouse personnel. Knowledge of and ability to use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to collaborate with court personnel on the most effective delivery of interpreter services to satisfy the needs and obligations of the court. Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Word applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access). Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines. Ability to manage multiple assignments. Ability to use independent judgment and discretion concerning confidential and sensitive information.

EOE/ADA/E-VERIFY EMPLOYER

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.