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Superior Court of California
County of Santa Barbara
02/05/2009
Announcing a Recruitment for
Court Interpreter-Extra Help |
SALARY RANGE:
One Half Day: $156.67 Full Day: $282.54
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DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
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BULLETIN ID: #0804IE |
Under supervision, performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as-needed basis for the California Superior Trial Courts and for persons doing business with the courts. This includes but is not limited to verbal interpreting/translating of questions, testimony, arguments, written and legal documents, and other courtroom proceedings for defendants, judges, counsel, jurors, witnesses, and others. This is an as-needed position and is not eligible for benefits.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Interprets from and into English and the applicable non-English language using simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings.
- Makes sight translations of documents for the benefit of the court.
- Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other justice-related partners.
- Interprets court procedures to non-English-speaking persons at the direction of Court management.
- Researches and understands terminology used in legal proceedings.
- Performs other interpretive duties as assigned.
- Accurately completes daily activity logs or other paperwork as required.
- Travels within the County.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Selection Requirements: Possession of a valid Certificate as a “Certified Court Interpreter” issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California in the language of Spanish, or registered as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California in the language of Spanish. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related duties.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Ability to orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes.
- Ability to accurately convey meaning, without editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting, ability to interpret impartially.
- Ability to use correct grammar and vocabulary of English and non-English language specified.
- Knowledge of culture and customs of the groups and communities using specified language.
- Ability to use office equipment including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, fax, and assisted-listening devices, as required by the assignment.
- Knowledge of and adherence to all California statutes, Rules of Court, and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.
- Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics and standards as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rule 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
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APPLICATION AND FILING DEADLINES:
Applications are not accepted via FAX. Applications
may be accompanied by a resume, but not in lieu of
a completed application form. Application forms may
be obtained from our web site at www.sbcourts.org/hr
or by calling (805) 882-4739. Completed application
forms must be filed with:
Superior Court Human Resources
Figueroa Division
118 E. Figueroa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
or
Superior Court Human Resources
Cook Division
312 E. Cook St., Bldg C
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 882-4739 to request application
or visit www.
sbcourts.org/hr
~ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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ALL ELIGIBLE PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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