The Superior Court of California, County of Butte
is now accepting applications for:
Court Interpreter (Full-Time or Part-Time)
**Open Until Filled**
About the Community:
Butte County Superior Court is located in beautiful Northern California, where the valley floor meets the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountains, approximately 1.5 hours north of Sacramento. At over 1,600 square miles and with a population of approximately 225,000, Butte County is full of natural beauty and provides endless recreational opportunities. It is home to one of the largest municipal parks in the country, Bidwell Park, which boasts over 3,600 acres of hiking and mountain bike trails, swimming holes, picnic areas, golf and disc golf courses, and more! Outdoor adventures also await in places like Lake Oroville, Feather Falls, Table Mountain, and Lassen and Plumas National Forests which border the county to the east. In the county’s urban center of Chico, you’ll find a vibrant downtown, art, culture, unique restaurants, music, and weekly farmers’ markets. Right in the center of it all is the CSU, Chico campus, which provides a stunning backdrop and a variety of events and activities throughout the year.
About the Court:
Butte County Superior Court is a unified superior court operating two facilities, one courthouse in Chico, and another courthouse in the county seat of Oroville. All legal, operational, and administrative functions of the court are governed by the Presiding Judge and the Court Executive Officer. The court has thirteen judicial officers, or eleven judges and two commissioners, and approximately 135 support staff. The Court is recognized as a leader for many collaborative initiatives, including a regional self-help program, a multi-court IT services model, and numerous civics education initiatives. Butte County is home to a community with diverse needs, and the Court continually adapts to provide effective and reliable access to justice.
The Position:
Performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as needed basis for the Superior Courts of California and for parties to proceedings, including witnesses, defendants, attorneys, other court personnel, and the public.
Work is performed in the courtroom and related court facilities and includes but is not limited to contact with judges, staff, attorneys, and the public. The position requires the ability to concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment. Courtroom interpreting requires the ability to adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed. Interpreters come into contact with a wide variety of people from differing educational and economic backgrounds. Travel within the county is required. If cross assignments are accepted, travel between counties may be required.
SALARY
Full-Day: $362.72 - $384.80
Half-Day: $201.12 - $213.40
- Daily (Pro Tem) Court Interpreters are considered extra-help employees and paid as an employee of the Court rather than as an independent contractor.
This is an on-call position hired pursuant to the Trial Court Interpreter Employment and Labor Relations Act (SB 371). For additional information please refer to the Region 3 CFI Agreements located here.
For information on how to become a certified or registered court interpreter, please call 866-310-0689 (toll free) or visit: https://www.courts.ca.gov/7996.htm.
Additional Information
Criminal History Requirement: Candidates are required to pass a criminal history background check.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required or the ability to provide alternate transportation that meets job requirements.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be available to a qualified individual with a disability that will enable him/her to perform the essential functions of the Court Interpreter Pro-Tempore classification.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time; dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; strength, dexterity and coordination and/or ability to use a computer keyboard and read a video display terminal on a daily basis; vision which can be corrected to a level sufficient to read handwritten, typed and computer generated information and data; hearing and speech ability sufficient to enable communication by telephone and in-person; ability to frequently reach for and/or twist for items above and below desk level, sometimes with the assistance of a ladder or stepstool; frequently moves from place to place within the office; frequently walks short distances; and vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus to enable incumbent to decipher color coded files, forms, complete data entry and read operating instructions and procedures.
Work Environment: While performing the responsibilities of the Court Interpreter Pro-Tempore, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment an employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in an office environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, or dust. The incumbent's working conditions are typically quiet, but may be loud at times at some locations. The noise level and traffic level in the work environment are similar to a busy office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Travel to visit other branches within the county and travel to attend professional meetings and trainings in and outside of the county may be required on a frequent basis.
Normal court business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position may require occasional long hours or weekend work, however. Alternate work shifts may occur.
Disclaimer: This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an incumbent assigned to this job classification. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of incumbents so classified.
Application Process
Individuals interested in working for Butte County Superior Court should visit the Court’s Job Opportunities page at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/buttecourt. Applications, associated supplemental questionnaires, and candidate resumes/supporting documentation is only accepted through the online application system, which is hosted by NeoGov/Governmentjobs.com. Candidates will need to create an online account to apply and track their application status. Candidates requiring accommodation in the application and/or testing process should contact Human Resources within one week of the need for accommodation so appropriate alternative arrangements can be made.
If you have any questions or need additional assistance regarding employment opportunities at Butte County Superior Court, please contact the Human Resources Department at (530) 532-7027.
