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Rochester, New York. 14614
United States
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Court Interpreters (Sign) are primarily responsible for interpreting between American Sign
Language (ASL) and spoken English in the courtroom and other settings. They also perform sight translations of written documents
into American Sign Language. When court activity does not require interpreting services, Court Interpreters (Sign) also may schedule
per diem interpreting services, perform clerical tasks such as filing or answering inquiries, and other related duties.
ASSIGNMENT: This position may be filled on either a full-time of part-time basis. Duties include but are not limited to: interpreting
between English and American Sign Language (ASL) in formal and informal settings; translating official, technical, medical and legal
documents, certificates, letters and other written material into ASL; assisting the deaf and hard of hearing, in completing forms and
preparing complaints and performing clerical duties, data entry, and other administrative tasks to include answering routine inquiries
from the public. Some travel may be required
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or the equivalent and professional certification by a recognized credentialing authority
as required by Section 390 of the judiciary law; or an equivalent combination of education and certification.
NOTE: The Chief Administrative Judge has established the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID) as a recognized
credentialing authority. The minimum RID credential required by the New York State Unified Court System is the National Interpreter
Certificate (NIC). Prior to appointment, candidates may be required to participate in an assessment of their language competency and
skills.