COURT INTERPRETER
This recruitment is open until the position is filled
First review of applications will occur on 8/6/26
Pay Grade: 107
Hourly Salary Range: $24.32- $35.86
The successful candidate’s placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
- Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
- Medical Reimbursement Program; $66.11/month
- Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
- Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave
To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Employee Benefit Summary
Department / Division:
Tempe City Court
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Number:
RC# 902483
DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position Provide Spanish interpretation services, simultaneous and consecutive court interpretation services of court proceedings, and sight translation of court and other related documents. To coordinate interpreter services to ensure adequate coverage and review and reconcile contract interpreter invoices for payment
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Interprets spoken words in the courtroom, pre-trial conferences, hirings, and trials into the appropriate language.
- Translates motions, filings, correspondence, and other court documents
- Assists with recruiting, hiring, and managing contracted interpreters
- Coordinate interpreter services to ensure adequate coverage
- Prepares and schedules assignments for interpreters
- Participate in workgroups and committees. Attend team meetings.
- May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience of providing both English to Spanish and Spanish to English interpreting services in a court setting or directly related to the core functions of this position.
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education:
High school diploma or GED.
Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:
- Tier 3 or higher Permanent Arizona Interpreter credential through the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program (ACICP), obtain within twenty-four (24) months of hire.
- Required to pass Spanish proficiency exam
Additional:
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ
This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time
Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
