Do you speak Spanish and have a desire to serve our underserved community members through the Teton County Health Department? Your Spanish skills would be a great asset to our department! Please apply if this position makes your heart skip a beat. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate.
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SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, performs simultaneous and consecutive Spanish language translation and interpreter services for County departments; translates documents and written materials as needed.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Simultaneously and consecutively interprets Spanish/English questions and answers during interviews and meetings; works with justice agencies, public health clients, and others as needed.
- Makes professional and precise translations of documents; reviews translations and verifies accuracy.
- Reviews written documents and materials; provides verbal and written Spanish/English translation of documents and materials; maintains a variety of files, records, statistics, and related documentation associated with interpreter services.
- Supports the relationship between the Teton County staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND three years of progressively responsible experience interpreting and translating Spanish to and from English; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho license and maintain an acceptable driving record; if not a Wyoming resident, it is expected that you hold a current Driver's License from another state and will obtain a Wyoming Driver's license within a reasonable amount of time (no more than 90 days).
- Specific technical skills training and certifications required within six months of hire date.
Required Knowledge of:
- County policies and procedures.
- English and Spanish languages, including vocabulary, grammar, phonology, and dialects.
- Methods, techniques, and procedures used in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting.
- Basic principles and practices of record keeping and records management.
Required Skills in:
- Communicating verbally and in written form in both English and Spanish languages.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, and the general public.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
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