Interpreter (Spanish)

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, provide an essential public service by giving assistance to non-English speaking parties; perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as needed basis for the court and for parties to proceedings, other court personnel and the public; and perform other job related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a single level classification. Employees in this classification perform consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of courtroom proceedings and other related interpreting services as needed. The employee may also perform sight translation (reading written texts and giving an oral translation of text).

This class reports to the Chief Operations Officer or designee.