Salary: $61,018.23 - $71,167.12 Annually
Location : Austin, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-09718
Department: Health & Human Services
Opening Date: 01/23/2025
Closing Date: 3/23/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job SummaryProvides sign language interpreting services, including assignments for departments, court hearings, small and large group situation, Commissioners Court, formal, highly technical situations.
Distinguishing Characteristics:This is the second in a series of three interpreter-related job classifications within the Administrative Support job family. This is specialized professional work providing sign language interpreting services. This classification is distinguished from the Interpreter in that incumbents provide more demanding technical and complex interpreting services and typically have more experience. This classification is limited to individuals who are qualified and certified by the State of Texas to interpret in court.
Duties and Responsibilities - Provides sign language interpreting services, which may include assignments for, but not limited to, consumers, staff, one-on-one appointments, small or large group meetings, and telephone calls. Documents court and other legal situations (probation, jail, counseling, Commissioners Court, televised meetings) and other highly technical and complicated meetings and hearings.
- Provides advocacy services regarding access by people who are deaf according to applicable Federal, State and Local laws. Conducts outreach and education to members of the community, staff, other departments, and the general public. Provides independent living skills training for one-on-one or small groups, job development or search to deaf people, including those with multiple disabilities.
- Provides back-up assistance in scheduling/coordinating interpreter services and other office duties, as required. Mentors other team interpreters. Creates and maintains service records of activities and participants. Prepares reports and statistics.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Deaf Education, Interpreting, Linguistics, Communications, Liberal Arts, Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field AND five (5) years interpreting services experience in a variety of community, health, governmental, and social situations, including highly technical or legal situations. Must have at least an additional three (3) years of court interpreting experience. Experience should include interpreting for deaf individuals with special communication issues, including individuals with additional disabilities, mental retardation, mental illness and those with limited formal communication.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:Court Interpreter Certification (CIC) from the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; or Special Certificate: Legal (SC: L) from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf to interpret court proceedings for a hearing-impaired individual AND one of the following: Interpreter Certification at Level III or III from the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; or the Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC), Reverse Skills Certificate (RSC), Certificate of Transliteration (CT), Certificate of Interpretation (CI), Oral Interpreting Certificate (OIC) or Certified Deaf Interpreter-Provisional (CDI-P) from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf; or their equivalent; OR,
Interpreter Certification at Level Advanced, IV or IV from the Board of Evaluation of Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; or Master's Comprehensive Skills Certificate (MCSC), Certificate of Transliteration (CT) AND Certificate of Interpretation (CI) or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf; or their equivalent; OR,
Interpreter Certification at Level V or VI from the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; or Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) at Advanced Level from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf; or their equivalent; OR,
Interpreter Certification at Master Level from the Board of Evaluation of Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) at Master's Level from National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf; or their equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of: - Manual communication in American Sign Language.
- Methods of expressive and voice interpreting and their applications (e.g., Simultaneous and Consecutive).
- Issues and terminology of the interpreting profession.
- Standard practices and ethical standards in interpreting.
- Legal terminology, procedures and court decorum.
- Court interpreter training.
- Computer software applications, including word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and other related applications.
- Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
Skill in: - Assessing and matching the communication needs of the client(s) and the situation utilizing various interpreting techniques, which may include gestures, other sign systems/languages, formal American Sign Language, etc. to ensure effective communication.
- Coordinating and prioritizing the work and activities of self.
- English language vocabulary.
- Dealing with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals.
- Operating a variety of modern office equipment, including a computer.
- Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to: - Respond appropriately to crisis situations.
- Interpret accurately in court proceedings.
- Listen attentively for long periods of time.
- Prepare accurate and complete records, reports and statistics.
- Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
- Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
- Continue professional growth through continuing education.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with deaf and hearing clients, departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, attorneys, children, judges and the general public.
Work Environment & Other Information Working conditions may be determined by the situation requiring interpreting and may vary from the usual office or meeting room environment. Physical requirements may include the ability to lift/carry up to 5-10 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to reaching, twisting, handling and walking to perform the essential job functions. Involves contact with clients in possible stressful situations.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
Work Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday -Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends
Location: 2201 Post Road, #134 Austin, TX 78704
Department: Health & Human Services
Criminal background check, Driving, Education, Employment verification required.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.BenefitsEmployment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit UnionEmployees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred CompensationEmployees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct DepositEmployees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance ProgramTravis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee OrganizationsMembership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness ClinicEmployees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
HolidaysAn average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
- Dental
- Vision
- Supplemental Life, AD&D
- Dependent Life
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
LongevityLongevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
ParkingA limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal HolidaysRegular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays
April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday
October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
RetirementTravis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick LeaveRegular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental LeaveEach Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition RefundCertain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
VacationBased on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' CompensationThe county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
