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U.S. District Court, District of Arizona

Career Opportunity \# 26-28

Interpreter

Position Overview

The United States District Court for the District of Arizona is

currently seeking a full-time, permanent court

interpreter position located in the Tucson Clerks Office.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

The applicant must hold a Court Interpreter Certification issued by the

Administrative Office of the United States

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.

Position Type: Full Time, Regular

Salary Range

\$91,205 - \$166,615

(Depending On Qualifications And Experience)

Job Grade: JSP 12/1 to JSP 14/10

Open Date: 05/04/2026

Closing Date

Open until filled, with preference given to applications

received by 06/01/2026

Location: Tucson, AZ

How To Apply

Please visit our website at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts.

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.

A copy of your Federal Court Interpreter Certification issued by the

Administrative Office of the U.S.

Courts.

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.

Summary Of Benefits

Federal benefits include, but not limited to:

Up to 13 days paid annual leave per year for the first 3 years of

employment; 20 to 26 days per year

thereafter (dependent upon the length of federal service).

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