San Mateo County

Description

The Superior Court of California, San Mateo County, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Court Interpreter Coordinator.

The Interpreter Coordinator will be responsible for locating and coordinating qualified court interpreters and for assigning full-time and part-time interpreters, as well as independent contractors.

Examples of Duties:

• Schedule employee interpreters as appropriate and locate services from outside contractors or agencies as needed.
• Make and respond to phone calls regarding interpreter service needs.
• Communicate with the regional interpreter coordinator to ensure compliance with the cross-assignment rules.
• Perform various administrative tasks, verify and approve claims for expense reimbursement, monitor daily activity logs, make appropriate entries into CIDCS, and prepare interpreter statistics on daily language usage in the court.
• Organize work, set priorities, and ensure critical deadlines are met.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: This is a Departmental Promotional Only recruitment. Only current employees of the Superior Court of California, San Mateo County may apply.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Three years of varied technical court experience, including customer service and knowledge of calendaring and courtroom operations.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of court interpretation.
• Courtroom practices and procedures.
• Computer and record systems used in the Court.
• Spreadsheet and database application software.
• Office practices and procedures.
• Records management practices and procedures.
• Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Business arithmetic.

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan and organize the assignment of interpreters.
• Implement changes to work procedures.
• Learn and understand rules related to court interpretation and the scheduling of interpreters.
• Maintain an effective relationship with all those contacted during the course of work.
• Prepare statistical reports.
• Resolve varied office administrative issues.
• Prioritize and organize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Use standard office equipment, including a word processor and/or a personal or online computer.
• Organize and maintain accurate files and records.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain flexibility in a challenging and changing work environment.

Physical Demands:

• Work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
• Stoop and reach above shoulder level.
• Bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Verbal communication.
• Use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and fax.

Application/Examination

Departmental Promotional Only. Only current employees in the County of San Mateo Superior Court of California with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply.

Based solely on the information provided in the application materials, an application screening committee will select those applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely matches the needs of the department. Those selected will be invited to a panel board examination (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a written and or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Selected applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the tests.

Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:

Final Filing Date: Monday, July 7, 2025, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: July 8 - 11, 2025

Panel Interview Dates: TBD

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity.

Please Note: The County is conducting this recruitment for the Superior Court. This position is with the Superior Court of California.

Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (06302025) (Court Interpreter Coordinator - X011)

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance (Download PDF reader) page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you’ll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.