SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER)

State Of California

sacramento, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$4,266–$6,096
SKILLS
American Sign Language, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Health Plan, Hearing Impairment, Interpersonal Skills, Language Interpreter, Legal, Life Insurance, Vision Plan
LOCATION
sacramento, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Posting: Support Services Assistant (Interpreter)

Department of Rehabilitation JC-467909 - Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER) $4,266.00 - $6,096.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Job Description and Duties

This is a continuance of a previously posted advertisement. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

The position requires the applicant to be bilingual in American Sign Language (ASL).

Permanent Intermittent employees are not allowed to work more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The anticipated time worked will be 28 hours per week. If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.

This position is located in the city of Fairfield. Multiple vacancies may exist.

Under the general supervision of the Greater East Bay Supervisor I and in coordination with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services Analyst II, the Support Services Assistant - Interpreter (SSA-I) performs a wide range of interpreting services for Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf (RCD) and other deaf or hard of hearing staff members as well as reports monthly activity to the Analyst II, coordinates their individual weekly schedule, and maintains resource/training materials for individual development within the classification.

American Sign Language Interpreting for professional meetings, telephone calls, one-on-one meetings with RCDs, other departmental employees for case staffing, training sessions, departmental operations, inter-departmental meetings, conferences, and public events as needed by the Department. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location.

The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation.

The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting.

Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Permanent Intermittent employees are not allowed to work more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The anticipated time worked will be 28 hours per week. If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER)

Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
  • Position Details
  • Job Code #: JC-467909
  • Position #(s): 813-210-9820-990
  • Working Title: Support Services Assistant (Interpreter)
  • Classification: SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER)
  • $4,266.00 - $6,096.00 Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Application Instructions

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Rehabilitation Personnel Attn: Personnel/JC 467909 721 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Rehabilitation Personnel 721 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
  • All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidates relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

  • Proficiency in facilitating communication between hearing impaired and hearing persons individually and/or in large groups using code of ethics established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
  • Willingness to follow directions, sensitivity to the communication process and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

  • Pension through CALPERS
  • Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Medical benefits into retirement
  • Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
  • Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Group Legal Services
  • Life Insurance
  • ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
  • Pre-Tax Parking

For the latest information on the attractive benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR.

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

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Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact: Cassie Alexis Smith (925) 602-3991 CassieAlexis.Smith@dor.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Departments EEO Office.

EEO Contact: Office of Civil Rights (916) 558-5850 Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)

TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) position(s), you must first take the online exam: SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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