Salary: $25.44 Hourly
Location : Austin, TX
Job Type: Part Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-10062
Department: Health & Human Services
Opening Date: 07/09/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary Provides sign language interpreting services, including assignments for departments, one-on-one, and small and large group situations.
Distinguishing Characteristics:This is the first in a series of three interpreter-related job classifications within the Administrative Support job family. This classification is distinguished from the Interpreter Senior job classification in that incumbents perform less demanding work and typically have less experience. Additionally, incumbents are not qualified by the State of Texas to interpret in court.
Duties and Responsibilities - Provides sign language interpreting services, which may include assignments for consumers, staff, one-on-one appointments, small or large group meetings, telephone calls and documents. Interpreters holding Level III, IV or V certification or equivalent may provide interpreting services in legal (not court) situations, which may include meetings with Attorneys.
- 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.
- Creates and maintains service records of activities and participants. Prepares reports and statistics. Mentors other team interpreters, as required. Provides back-up assistance in scheduling/coordinating interpreter services and other office duties, as required.
- 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 three (3) years interpreting services experience in a variety of community, health, governmental and social situations, including medical, one-on-one, and small groups.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Interpreter Certification at Level I from the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, or its equivalent.
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.
- 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: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some
holidays, some nights, some weekends
Location: 2201 Post Road, #134, Austin, TX 78704
Department: Health & Human Services
Criminal,
Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks 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.
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Are you a certified ASL Interpreter Level I?
- Yes, from Board of Evaluation of Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Yes, from National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
- Yes, from both BEI and NIC
- No
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Deaf Education, Interpreting, Linguistics, Communications, Liberal Arts, Social or Behavior Sciences or a directly related field AND three (3) years interpreting services experience in a variety of community, health, government, and social situations? Please Explain.
Required Question
