What are the responsibilities and job description for the Translator - Interpreter Bilingual Spanish position at Long Beach Unified School District?
JOB
Please note: You must have at least one year of experience translating written documents and providing simultaneous oral interpretation services to be considered for this position. Examinations will be administered to assess the ability to effectively translate and interpret including utilizing a variety of word processing tools and translations equipment. Under general supervision, provide District-wide oral and written translation services for school sites and District departments; serve as an interpreter for a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences and special events; perform related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification. Provide District-wide oral and written translation and interpretation of correspondence, forms, articles, legal materials, technical manuals and other instructional and education materials from English to a designated second language from clear copy or rough draft; recreate and format documents utilizing a variety of word processing tools such as text boxes, headings and graphs. EServe as an interpreter for a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences and special events for District personnel, parents and students and provide simultaneous interpretation services; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information; interpret previously taped conversations of meetings as requested. EProduce idiomatic translations considering the type of material and reader viewpoints; determine most accurate shades of meaning and make corrections as needed; proofread and edit translations for accuracy, context, readability and style; review, proofread and edit the translations of others as requested. EAnswer and receive telephone calls; greet and assist visitors; respond to inquiries regarding District translation and interpretation services and provide general information and assistance to callers and visitors. EPerform a variety of clerical duties in support of office activities such as compiling and duplicating materials, inputting data, monitoring inventory levels of office supplies, filing materials and typing correspondence, forms and other materials. EOperate a variety of office equipment including a copier, typewriter, computer and assigned software; operate headphones and microphones during oral translations; operate transcription equipment as directed; drive a vehicle to conduct work. ECommunicate with District personnel and outside agencies to clarify terms to be translated, exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve concerns. EProvide assistance to school sites or departments by reviewing translations performed by site or departmental personnel; provide voice-over narrations in the designated second language for District audio or video recordings. EEstablish and maintain records, logs and files related to assigned activities; prepare reports. EConduct in-service training for District staff providing oral interpretation or written translation services. EAttend and participate in a variety of meetings, conferences, workshops and in-service trainings. ENote: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Valid California Class C driver's license and use of a personal automobile.SELF-CERTIFICATION OF TYPING/KEYBOARDING SKILLS: This classification requires that incumbents be skilled in typing/keyboarding at a minimum of 40 words per minute. A typing test will not be given. Incumbents must certify in writing that they have such skills at the time of appointment to this class. Demonstrated proficiency will be expected during the probationary period for the class.The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, religion, race or ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net. SELECTION PROCEDURE: The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
Please note: You must have at least one year of experience translating written documents and providing simultaneous oral interpretation services to be considered for this position. Examinations will be administered to assess the ability to effectively translate and interpret including utilizing a variety of word processing tools and translations equipment. Under general supervision, provide District-wide oral and written translation services for school sites and District departments; serve as an interpreter for a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences and special events; perform related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification. Provide District-wide oral and written translation and interpretation of correspondence, forms, articles, legal materials, technical manuals and other instructional and education materials from English to a designated second language from clear copy or rough draft; recreate and format documents utilizing a variety of word processing tools such as text boxes, headings and graphs. EServe as an interpreter for a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences and special events for District personnel, parents and students and provide simultaneous interpretation services; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information; interpret previously taped conversations of meetings as requested. EProduce idiomatic translations considering the type of material and reader viewpoints; determine most accurate shades of meaning and make corrections as needed; proofread and edit translations for accuracy, context, readability and style; review, proofread and edit the translations of others as requested. EAnswer and receive telephone calls; greet and assist visitors; respond to inquiries regarding District translation and interpretation services and provide general information and assistance to callers and visitors. EPerform a variety of clerical duties in support of office activities such as compiling and duplicating materials, inputting data, monitoring inventory levels of office supplies, filing materials and typing correspondence, forms and other materials. EOperate a variety of office equipment including a copier, typewriter, computer and assigned software; operate headphones and microphones during oral translations; operate transcription equipment as directed; drive a vehicle to conduct work. ECommunicate with District personnel and outside agencies to clarify terms to be translated, exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve concerns. EProvide assistance to school sites or departments by reviewing translations performed by site or departmental personnel; provide voice-over narrations in the designated second language for District audio or video recordings. EEstablish and maintain records, logs and files related to assigned activities; prepare reports. EConduct in-service training for District staff providing oral interpretation or written translation services. EAttend and participate in a variety of meetings, conferences, workshops and in-service trainings. ENote: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Valid California Class C driver's license and use of a personal automobile.SELF-CERTIFICATION OF TYPING/KEYBOARDING SKILLS: This classification requires that incumbents be skilled in typing/keyboarding at a minimum of 40 words per minute. A typing test will not be given. Incumbents must certify in writing that they have such skills at the time of appointment to this class. Demonstrated proficiency will be expected during the probationary period for the class.The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, religion, race or ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net. SELECTION PROCEDURE: The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
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