Court Interpreter - 22011998

Requisition No: 827523

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22011998

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22011998

Salary: $5,795.90 + $159.83= $5,955.73 Monthly plus benefits

Posting Closing Date: 12/30/2024

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL

COURT INTERPRETER - Dade City (State Funded)

Description of Work:

Applicants must be currently certified by the State of Florida to be considered. The essential function of the position within the organization is to interpret legal proceedings for non-English speaking or hearing impaired persons to ensure due process.

The position is responsible for interpreting the spoken or written word from a source language to a target language, translating court evidence to a target language, testifying as an expert witness regarding accuracy of translated documents or tapes, and collecting statistical data. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Supervising Court Interpreter.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

• Requires valid certificate as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts System's Office of the State Courts Administrator. (Contact Human Resources for more information on getting certified).

Two years of court/legal related experience, and/or Experience been a translator (Spanish Preferred) or ASL.

Poses a Bachelor's degree, additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits Package:

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, comprehensive health insurance and life insurance

with accidental death and dismemberment benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance, promotional opportunities, tuition-free college courses, 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan.

Location: East Pasco Government Center, 38053 Live Oak Avenue, Dade City, FL 33525, some

travel to court locations throughout Pinellas and Pasco County may be required.

Salary: $5,795.90 + $159.83 = $5,955.73 monthly plus benefits; State Pay Grade 67

Submit Application and Resume to: The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court

Human Resources, Suite J1501

14250 49th Street North

Clearwater, Florida 33762

Fax: 727-453-7166 or SixthCircuitHR@jud6.org

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Employer / Drug- Free Workplace/E-Verify Employer

Any person with Disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process should call the Human Resources Department at (727)453-7165 in advance.

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.