Interpreter

THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER for the District of Arizona is accepting applications for the position of a full-time Spanish interpreter, to be stationed in Tucson. More than one position may be filled from this announcement. The Federal Public Defender operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. 3006A, to provide federal criminal defense by court appointment to individuals unable to afford counsel. The District of Arizona has offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff.

Requirements. To qualify for the interpreter position, a person must be a high school graduate or equivalent, be federally certified by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts for Spanish<>English, and have at least five years of federal interpreting experience, or comparable experience with an advanced degree. The applicant must have the ability to analyze, evaluate and apply relevant policies and procedures to office operations, exercise good judgment, general knowledge of office practices and legal processes, and the ability to type and use a personal computer. The applicant must must be a U.S. citizen.Employment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation.

Duties. The interpreter supports the assistant federal public defenders in various aspects of trial preparation by interpreting/translating legal documents, correspondence, transcripts, treaties, foreign documents, legal provisions, and other case-related documents. This position will assist with litigation support and help prepare clients for trial. This position will require heavy document translation, transcription of audio and videotape recordings and interpreting for attorney-client meetings, witness interviews, telephone conversations, jail visits, office court proceedings, pre-sentence interviews and interviews with other government officials as permitted by the court, and other duties as assigned. The position requires that confidentiality of all interpreted communications be maintained at all times. Extensivetravel may be required to meet with clients at detention centers.

Salary and Benefits. The starting salary for the interpreter will be fixed commensurate with experience and qualifications of the applicant within a range of JSP-9, Step 1, to JSP-14, Step 1, currently yielding $62,893to $128,162per annum. The position is in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of the competitive Civil Service. The position does include regular Government employment benefits including health and life insurance, Federal Employees' Retirement System, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit). All positions are at will and subject tothe availability of funds.

Items to include:Please include a letter of interest along with resume and a copy of your federal court interpreter certification. References will be required from candidates selected for interviews.

The Federal Public Defender is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age, are encouraged to apply.