Translator-Interpreter
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3/23/2023 12:00 PM Pacific
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Position Assignment detail: late August to mid June (206 paid days)
LANGUAGE: Spanish
Under general supervision of an assigned supervisor provides oral and written translation services from English to a designated second language and vice versa at official District meetings, workshops, conferences or special events.
The job class of Translator-Interpreter prepares District-wide written translations of technical, educational and general material for use by District departmental and school site personnel, parents and the public in a designated second language. Incumbents also provide simultaneous interpretations at a wide variety of District and school site meetings, conferences and workshops. The Translator-Interpreter classification is differentiated from varied bilingual classifications or selective positions receiving a bi-lingual stipend in that the latter classes apply bi-lingual skills as an adjunct to the performance of other functional duties OR positions in the latter classes not translate materials which are as diverse or sensitive nor are the materials distributed as broadly as the work of a Translator/Interpreter.
High school diploma, or an equivalent, supplemented by college-level course work in English Language, Spanish Language, or Literature, Business Writing, or a related course; AND two (2) years of experience performing progressively responsible clerical duties/responsibilities involving extensive document writing, data/record management and public contacts; and at least ONE (1) year of professional experience translating written documents and providing simultaneous oral interpretation services.
- Alternate variations of education/experience may considered by Personnel Commission staff as acceptable to qualify for participation in the examination process resulting in an eligibility list. When appropriate additional work experience beyond the minim requirement may be supplemented for required minimum education requirements.
(a) Written Examination -to assess basic competency in math, English grammar usage and spelling, reading comprehension, and clerical skills - Examination Date TBD
(b) Bilingual Assessment - to assess fluency and one's ability to read, write, and translate from English to Spanish and Spanish to English - Examination Date TBD
For those passing Requirements (a) and (b):
(c) Structured Oral Interview - to assess technical knowledge and experience, oral interpretation from English to Spanish and Spanish to English, and one's general fitness for successful performance in the position - Examination Date TBD.
A total score will be computed using weighted scores on the written and oral examinations. Applicants must receive a passing score (70%) on each exam part to be placed on the eligibility list.
750 Mitchell Rd
Newbury Park, California, 91320
Position Assignment detail: late August to mid June (206 paid days)
LANGUAGE: Spanish
Under general supervision of an assigned supervisor provides oral and written translation services from English to a designated second language and vice versa at official District meetings, workshops, conferences or special events.
The job class of Translator-Interpreter prepares District-wide written translations of technical, educational and general material for use by District departmental and school site personnel, parents and the public in a designated second language. Incumbents also provide simultaneous interpretations at a wide variety of District and school site meetings, conferences and workshops. The Translator-Interpreter classification is differentiated from varied bilingual classifications or selective positions receiving a bi-lingual stipend in that the latter classes apply bi-lingual skills as an adjunct to the performance of other functional duties OR positions in the latter classes not translate materials which are as diverse or sensitive nor are the materials distributed as broadly as the work of a Translator/Interpreter.
High school diploma, or an equivalent, supplemented by college-level course work in English Language, Spanish Language, or Literature, Business Writing, or a related course; AND two (2) years of experience performing progressively responsible clerical duties/responsibilities involving extensive document writing, data/record management and public contacts; and at least ONE (1) year of professional experience translating written documents and providing simultaneous oral interpretation services.
- Alternate variations of education/experience may considered by Personnel Commission staff as acceptable to qualify for participation in the examination process resulting in an eligibility list. When appropriate additional work experience beyond the minim requirement may be supplemented for required minimum education requirements.
(a) Written Examination -to assess basic competency in math, English grammar usage and spelling, reading comprehension, and clerical skills - Examination Date TBD
(b) Bilingual Assessment - to assess fluency and one's ability to read, write, and translate from English to Spanish and Spanish to English - Examination Date TBD
For those passing Requirements (a) and (b):
(c) Structured Oral Interview - to assess technical knowledge and experience, oral interpretation from English to Spanish and Spanish to English, and one's general fitness for successful performance in the position - Examination Date TBD.
A total score will be computed using weighted scores on the written and oral examinations. Applicants must receive a passing score (70%) on each exam part to be placed on the eligibility list.
750 Mitchell Rd
Newbury Park, California, 91320
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