INTERPRETER

Required Skills and Knowledge Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes; the meaning must be conveyed accurately, not editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting.

Correct usage of grammar and vocabulary of English and non-English language specified, provided the source language speaker in using correct grammar and vocabulary.

Ability to remain impartial.

The ability to interpret accurately and remain impartial including in sometimes adversarial and emotionally charged situations.

Knowledge and understanding of legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and non-English language specified.

Familiarity with the general range of regional and cultural variations in the specific language.

Ability to conduct ongoing research into variations in terminology and usage of the specified language.

Ability to use office equipment, including computers, telephones, and copiers, as required by the assignment.

Use of transmitter and receiver equipment provided by the court for simultaneous interpretation.

Ability to understand and adhere to California statutes, rules of court and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.

Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rule, 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters.

Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.

Must possess a valid driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Possess and maintain a valid certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California, or registered as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.

• Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes; the meaning must be conveyed accurately, not editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting.
• Correct usage of grammar and vocabulary of English and non-English language specified, provided the source language speaker in using correct grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to remain impartial. The ability to interpret accurately and remain impartial including in sometimes adversarial and emotionally charged situations.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and non-English language specified.
• Familiarity with the general range of regional and cultural variations in the specific language. Ability to conduct ongoing research into variations in terminology and usage of the specified language.
• Ability to use office equipment, including computers, telephones, and copiers, as required by the assignment. Use of transmitter and receiver equipment provided by the court for simultaneous interpretation.
• Ability to understand and adhere to California statutes, rules of court and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rule, 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters.
• Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.
• Must possess a valid driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Possess and maintain a valid certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California, or registered as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.

Stamina to sit and/or stand and concentrate for extended periods; corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

Working Conditions Work is performed in the courtroom and related court facilities and includes but is not limited to contact with judges, staff attorneys, and the public.

The position requires the ability to concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment.

Courtroom interpreting requires the ability to adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed.

Interpreters come into contact with a wide variety of people from differing educational and economical backgrounds.

Travel within the county is required.

Travel between counties is required if the interpreter accepts cross assignments.

Stamina to sit and/or stand and concentrate for extended periods; corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

Working Conditions Work is performed in the courtroom and related court facilities and includes but is not limited to contact with judges, staff attorneys, and the public.

The position requires the ability to concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment.

Courtroom interpreting requires the ability to adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed.

Interpreters come into contact with a wide variety of people from differing educational and economical backgrounds.

Travel within the county is required.

Travel between counties is required if the interpreter accepts cross assignments.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO BENEFITS SUMMARY INTERPRETER BENEFIT GROUP The San Bernardino Superior Court offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents.

These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits.

Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

A summary of benefits is provided below.

Health and Welfare Benefits MEDICAL: The Court offers a variety of comprehensive health plan options to fit individual employee needs.

The Court contributes up to $225.00 in benefit plan dollars each pay period to help full-time employees pay for health premiums.

In addition, the health plan subsidy the court contributes toward the employee cost is 59% to 61% based on plan selection and level of coverage.

DENTAL: The dental subsidy is equivalent to 100% of the employee only DPPO coverage plan (but not less than twenty-three dollars and two cents {$23.02} per pay period.) VISION: Court-paid plan for employees.

No co-pay/deductible for eye exams; frames and standard lenses or contact lenses (in lieu of standard lenses) every twelve (12) months.

LIFE INSURANCE: Court-paid basic life insurance benefit of $35,000.

Additional supplemental life and AD&D insurance benefits may be purchased voluntarily.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that helps participating employees lower their taxable income.

Under this plan, employees elect to set aside pre-tax money each pay period to pay for eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses for themselves and their eligible dependents that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PLAN: This is a type of Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that helps participating eligible employees lower their taxable income.

Under this plan, employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

Leave Allowances VACATION: After completion of the requisite hours of continuous service (based on the bargaining unit), employees are eligible to use vacation allowance.

Depending on length of service, employees may accrue from 80 to 176 hours annually.

HOLIDAY: Fourteen (14) paid recognized holidays and the accrual of two (2) floating holidays annually.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: Fifty (50) hours of additional leave to be used during the calendar year, prorated depending on start date.

SICK LEAVE: Employees in regular positions accrue approximately 3.39 hours of sick leave per pay period to use during instances of authorized absence due to illness, injury, or medically related appointments.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: ALL employees are eligible to receive a maximum of thirty-two (32) hours of paid leave per occurrence for bereavement leave due to the death of a person in the immediate family.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans RETIREMENT: The Court is a 1937 Act employer.

More detailed information may be found by contacting SBCERA at (909) 885-7980 or toll-free at 1-877-722-3721 or by visiting the website at San Bernardino County Retirement Association.

The Court does not pay into the Social Security system; however, it does contribute to Medicare.

Retirement benefits subject to change.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are eligible to participate in the Court's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

This is a supplemental retirement plan that permits employees to defer a certain portion of their salary, pre or post tax, within certain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) limits, to an account maintained by an investment service provider.

Participating employees in the pre-tax option postpone paying taxes on the deferred portion of their income.

Additional Benefits TUITION BENEFIT: Employees with at least twelve (12) months of service will be allowed a maximum of $600.00 each fiscal year.

These monies may be used for job related education or career development, book fees or to reimburse membership dues in professional organizations.

CAR ALLOWANCE: Use of Court Vehicle.

COMMUTER SERVICES: This program assists with providing information on carpools, rideshare matching, and public transportation options.

The Court offers incentives for employees eligible to participating in Ridesharing activities.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to modify the benefit programs in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations.

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• I do not possess the judicial Council Certification.