836969-OPS TRANSLATOR - 40099787 1
Requisition No: 836969
Agency: Commerce
Working Title: 836969-OPS TRANSLATOR - 40099787 1
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 40099787
Salary: $22.73/HR
Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2024
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JOB TYPE: FULL TIME / OPS
POSITION LOCATION: Ft. Lauderdale, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position)
OPS Spanish Translator
.OPEN COMPETITIVE
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Interprets spoken passages from one language into another: Provides consecutive or simultaneous interpretation between languages. Translates documents and other material from one language to another.
Interpreting/Translating Activities: Provides simultaneous or consecutive interpretation of telephone hearings for claimants and their witnesses. Translates all documents presented before or after hearings by claimants, witnesses, employers, the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, and other Appeals Offices. Translates correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other documents from one language into another. Assists in preparation and updating of translation of agency forms, documents, and websites. Trains interpreters and translators to agency standards. Interprets for individuals in need of assistance at the Appeals Office by phone.
Scheduling Activities: Schedules and arranges interpreter assignments for appeals Offices within the Bureau. Verifies status of the next day’s interpreters/translator’s assignments.
Reports: Creates, prepares and maintains necessary reports and forms, such as Interpreter Request Forms, timeline reports of time spent translating and interpreting, and monthly, quarterly, and yearly interpreter/translator activity reports.
Other Activities: If required, travels to offices within 50 miles of Home Office to provide translation and interpretation services. Assists support staff in various tasks such as stuffing envelopes, distributing faxes, typing translations of decisions, notices of hearing and letters, and reviews translations for quality control.
Annually review the CONNECT system and the Employee Florida portal for quality checks to ensure that Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals are provided meaningful access.
Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of reemployment assistance law, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to listen effectively.
- Knowledge of legal and administrative hearing terminology.
- Ability to speak, translate and interpret Spanish.
Qualifications:
As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
Minimum:
- Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.
- Travel may be required to travel.
- The Selected candidate should be able to work from a secure location in their home.
- Spanish translator with a higher education certificate or college degree.
Pay: $22.73/hr.
Our Organization and Mission:
FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.
Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/
The Work You Will Do:
Translates documents and other material from one language to another. May also translate documents and other material from one language to another.
The Difference You Will Make:
FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.
How You Will Grow:
FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:
- Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
- Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
- Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
- Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
- Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.
These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.
Where You Will Work:
FORT LAUDERDALE:
Only 30 miles north of Miami, the City of Fort Lauderdale is known as the “Venice of America” because of its extensive canal system. Fort Lauderdale is eighth largest city in Florida and boast 300+ days of sunshine, over 300 miles of waterfront and 24-miles of golden beaches. Fort Lauderdale is also home to Port Everglades which is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world and is a hub for international business, tourism and many other diverse industries. One of the best places in Florida for families to relocate to, Broward County has the sixth largest public-school system in the nation and is home to some reputable institutions including Broward College, Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. With a myriad of businesses, hotels, restaurants, shopping and attractions available for residence and tourist Fort Lauderdale has a little something for everybody.
WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!
* State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
* Ongoing comprehensive training provided
* Career Growth
* Highly skilled, professional environment
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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* We care about the success of our employees. * We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves. * A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees. |
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.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301
Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami