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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).
