Colorado Judicial Department

Job Code: R41651

Full Time Salary Range: $61,367.00 - $88,983.00

FLSA Status: Exempt

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The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

General Statement Of Duties:

Directs the work of language interpreters and provides accurate and clear interpretation services between English and the target (foreign) language for the courts and probation departments of the Colorado Judicial Department. Members of this class have not yet attained interpreter certification from the Colorado Judicial Department’s Court Interpreter Certification Program or other recognized credential, but are pursuing certification through training and testing. Employees in this class are in good standing with the Colorado Court Interpreter Certification Program and can remain in this class while pursuing certification up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Distinguishing Factors:

Positions in this classification may require occasional travel. This classification is distinguished from a Managing Interpreter classification due to the non-certified status of the Interpreter Scheduler. Interpreter Schedulers may perform their duties in more than one judicial district. Interpreter Scheduler positions will be allocated in accordance with the Interpreter Staffing Allocation Policy. Supervision is received from the Chief Judge or the District Administrator.

This classification is not intended for occupancy by one candidate for more than a two year period. Incumbents in this classification must actively pursue certification by sitting for all offered certification exams recognized by the Court Interpreter Program or submit written justification as to why s/he was unable to take the exam. This classification may only be used when no certified interpreter in good standing with the Colorado Court Interpreter Program is living in a 40 mile radius of the office and who demonstrates interest in the Managing Court Interpreter vacancy.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

Directly supervises interpreters in a unit which may include directing and supervising the work of free-lance or contract services interpreters in locations which do not have on-staff interpreters. Supervisory decisions are made in accordance with interpreter guidelines, Judicial Branch policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, examining and training interpreters; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining interpreter employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Education:

All interpreters must be fluently bilingual in that they must possess a college level vocabulary in both languages and the ability to communicate complex information in both English and the interpreter’s working language. The interpreter’s application and written responses to any subsequent interview questions will be reviewed in light of this requirement and fluency level may be subject to examination. All candidates must be in good standing with the Colorado Judicial Department’s Court Interpreter Certification Program and must further qualify as follows:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years of paid experience working in a professional capacity as an interpreter with non-English speaking persons.

OR

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in linguistics, cultural issues, public or court administration or related field and three years of experience interpreting in judicial, law enforcement, legal or related field working in a professional capacity with non-English speaking persons in a complex organization where assignments and clients vary. Desired qualifications include an advanced degree in interpretation or translation and accreditation by the American Translation Association (ATA) in addition to the above.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific speech requirements include ability to speak audibly, to hear and to stand or sit for extended periods of time. This position often requires the ability to concentrate and to deliver interpreting services under demanding and noisy circumstances. Must have the ability to adjust to differing voices, tones, accents and speed of speech in performing interpretation duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and high precarious places. Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Interpreting equipment such as simultaneous audio equipment, telephone, or personal computer may be used. Frequent work day and overnight travel may be required.