Please Note: This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing
  
  

• Schedules and coordinates per diem interpreters;
• Interprets all types of court proceedings; 
• Interprets assignments under for court operations and others as scheduled per coordinator; 
• Interprets expert testimony, law enforcement testimony, and lay witness testimony; 
• Prepares utilization reports on interpreter use district-wide, and projects future interpreter needs; 
• Provides interpreting and translation services at judicial proceedings as well as out-of-court services;
• Translates documents as needed.

• Reviews daily dockets and coordinates with judges, judicial assistants, and court personnel to determine which court and proceedings will requires an interpreter;  
• Facilitates communication between the eligible public and county departments;
• Performs related functions as required.

• Idaho Court Interpreter Certification for the Spanish language or valid court interpreter certification from a state member of the Consortium for Language Access;
• Must possess and maintain a court interpreter certification recognized by the Idaho Supreme Court;
• Knowledge of Court organization, programs, proceedings, and services; 
• Knowledge of proper spelling, punctuation and grammar in both English and Spanish  with demonstrated proficiency in proper regional and idiomatic usage; 
• Knowledge of interpreter policies, procedures and Code of Ethics;
• Skill in providing precise English to Spanish and Spanish to English translations; 
• Skill in the use of data processing systems and other office equipment and machines;
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports; 
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, especially as they may pertain to a Code of Ethics;
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with court staff, judges, attorneys, county employees, parties, courthouse agencies and members of the public. 

• The incumbent will be subject to a criminal records check;
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;
• May be required to work more than 40 hours per week;
• Incumbent will be required to travel throughout the Fourth Judicial District;
• Work hours will vary;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift up to twenty pounds;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks.