Job Details for Interpreter
| Court Name/Organization | Arizona District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona is currently seeking a full-time, permanent court interpreter position located in the Tucson and Phoenix Clerk’s Office. The incumbent provides Spanish-English interpretation services in all type of matters before the court as well as translation of documents. The tasks to be performed are very complex, calling for a wide range of well-developed interpreting and interpersonal skills. The choice of which interpreting technique is required, consecutive, simultaneous, or sight, is governed by the particular situation. Travel within the state of Arizona will be required. |
| Location | Tucson, Phoenix, AZ |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 06/13/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 12/1 - JSP 14/10 |
| Salary | $90,302 - $169,343 |
| Announcement Number | 25-48 |
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Position Description
Duties will include the following:
- Interpreting in the consecutive and simultaneous modes as required during courtroom proceedings
- Translating documents and correspondence to and from the court
- Assisting with the processing of vouchers for contract interpreters
- Providing remote interpretation services via TIP (Telephone Interpreting Program)
- Interpreting outside of court for ancillary matters related to the court as directed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
The applicant must hold a Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the U.S. 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.
Employee Benefits
Federal benefits include, but not limited to:
- Up to 13 days paid annual leave per year for the first three years of employment; 20 to 26 days per year thereafter (dependent upon the length of federal service)
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 13 days of paid sick leave per year
- Up to 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, if qualified
- Excellent retirement package (enhanced Federal law enforcement retirement benefits)
- Mandatory participation in the Federal Retirement System (FERS) and Social Security programs
- Optional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401(k)-styled program with a matching component of up to 5%, with diversification control.
- Full extension of health benefits
- Optional participation in the federal health insurance program of your choice (no waiting period)
- Optional vision and dental insurance programs of your choice (no waiting period)
- Optional participation in a flexible spending program for health and/or dependent care
- Optional participation in group life insurance
- Transit Subsidy
- On-site fitness center
- Flexible schedule options
For additional information, please visit www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
Miscellaneous
Duties will include the following:
- Interpreting in the consecutive and simultaneous modes as required during courtroom proceedings
- Translating documents and correspondence to and from the court
- Assisting with the processing of vouchers for contract interpreters
- Providing remote interpretation services via TIP (Telephone Interpreting Program)
- Interpreting outside of court for ancillary matters related to the court as directed
- Other duties as assigned
Application Info
Please visit our website. Applications are only accepted on our website.
Applicants must submit the following with their online application:
- Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position
- Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education
- Your two most recent performance evaluations (strongly preferred)
Letters of recommendation may be substituted if no evaluation is available. One letter of recommendation must be from a current or recent supervisor.
Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Other formats are not acceptable.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.