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PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- STAFF INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR - 21007766

Date: Aug 26, 2025

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Requisition No: 859600

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- STAFF INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR - 21007766

Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC

Position Number: 21007766

Salary: $55,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 02/25/2026

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STAFF INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR /SPANISH

OSCEOLA COUNTY

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK

+ This is work assisting with communication needs of agency staff by providing professional interpreter services; or translating oral and/or written communications between English and a designated second language or languages.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

+ Provides interpreter services to agency staff for individuals during office appointments, depositions, testing, medical, psychological or psychiatric evaluations.

+ Assists clients in preparation and completion of forms.

+ Develops interpreter resources in the community and maintains list of qualified interpreters.

+ Provides simultaneous or consecutive translation for clients or staff.

+ Translates orally or in writing all documents presented by clients.

+ Creates, prepares and maintains necessary reports and forms.

+ Provides translations of correspondence, memorandums, reports and other documents from one language into another.

+ Assists with preparing and updating the translation of agency forms.

+ Performs related work as required.

(NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

+ Knowledge of methods of compiling organizing and analyzing data.

+ Knowledge of English and designated second language of Spanish

+ Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation and grammar usage in English.

+ Ability to interpret spoken material, including medical information, from English into a designated second language.

+ Ability to translate a designated second language into English.

+ Ability to instruct others in a designated second language.

+ Ability to meet the communication needs of individuals conversing in a designated second language.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

+ A high school diploma or its equivalent andCourt Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts

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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34741

Nearest Major Market:Orlando