Job Description
Summary
Open until filled with preference given to applications received 07/18/2025.
Full performance potential JSP 14.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must hold a Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts as a Spanish court interpreter and provide proof of said certification. See: https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/federal-court-interpreters for more information.
You will need to demonstrate proficiency in writing, reading and speaking Spanish.
Drug Testing
Background Investigation or Clearance
Qualifications
United States Courts as a Spanish court interpreter and provide proof of said certification. The candidate must be proficient interpreting in the simultaneous and consecutive mode, as well as provide sight translations and translate documents. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate actual court experience.
To qualify at salary level JSP 12 or JSP 13, a person must have two years of specialized experience. To qualify at salary level JSP 14, a person must have three years of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided the interpreter with the knowledge, skills and abilities to accurately interpret between Spanish and English, without any additions, omissions or changes to the meaning, while maintaining the same register as the speaker.
The ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all cases is required. The ability to translate complex documents and correspondence written in a wide variety of registers is also a requirement.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
For information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
The applicant must hold a Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts as a Spanish court interpreter and provide proof of said certification. The candidate must be proficient interpreting in the simultaneous and consecutive mode, as well as provide sight translations and translate documents. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate actual court experience.
Education
EDUCATION:
For information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
Additional information
Open until filled with preference given to applications received 07/18/2025.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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For information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
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