STATE OF NEW YORK

UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

            Effective Date:                                  06/30/1994

            Title Code Number:                          9442707

            Salary Grade:                                    18

            Jurisdictional Classification:            C

Court Interpreters are primarily responsible for interpreting betweenEnglish and another language in the courtroom and other settings. Whencourt activity does not require interpreting services, Court Interpretersalso may oversee per diem interpreting services, perform clerical taskssuch as filing or answering inquiries, and other related duties.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Interprets verbatim between English and another language in formal and

informal settings.

Translates official, technical, medical and legal documents, certificates,

letters and other written material, and audio recordings into English or

another language.

Assists non-English speaking persons in filling out forms and preparing

complaints.

Performs clerical tasks such as indexing and filing court papers and

answering routine inquiries from the public.

May administer per diem interpreter proficiency tests, obtain per diem

interpreting services and evaluate language proficiency.


 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature

and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They

do not include all job duties performed by employees in this title, and

every position does not necessarily require these duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of English and another language including vocabulary, grammar

and pronunciation, as well as street language or slang, equivalent to that

of a native speaker of English and the other language.

Ability to accurately interpret oral exchanges from one language into

another in both simultaneous and consecutive modes.

Ability to communicate effectively with persons of varying linguistic

levels and different cultural backgrounds.

Ability to translate written documents.

Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally at a level equivalent

to a twelfth grade education in English and another language.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.


 


 

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or the equivalent;

Note: All candidates will be tested for proficiency in English and

another language. Examinations in this title will be given in other languages

based on the needs of the courts.