INTERPRETER / TRANSLATOR 0895
An employee in this class clearly and accurately interprets
spoken and written language and translates between English and another language
while maintaining full message content and context. Responsibility is included for the production
of written translations of official documents.
The employee may be required to operate a variety of interpreting equipment. Work is performed under general
supervision. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Interprets spoken passages from one language to another
for meetings or other routine matters;
Sight interprets documents written
in one language to another language that is spoken;
Proofreads, edits, and revises
written materials;
Writes or rewrites documents
translating from one language to another while utilizing correct grammar,
punctuation and spelling;
Assists the public in completing
forms;
Delivers presentations to
non-English speaking groups;
May perform clerical work
specifically related to translation/interpreting duties.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ability to read, write, and speak English and one or more
languages; ability to interpret/translate from one language to another.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high
school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in
interpreting/translating, both orally and in writing, between English and at
least one other language.
NOTE: Completion of an
interpreter/translator program may be substituted for the above experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Candidates must
demonstrate language proficiency at a level deemed appropriate by the employing
agency.
Depending on the
nature of the assignment, at the time of appointment and throughout employment
in this title, employees may be required to possess a valid license to operate
a motor vehicle in New York State.
R12/12/19
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-Competitive
Review 4/29/20