Job Description
Salary : $68,165.76 - $82,353.44 Annually
Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-D5J-A
Department: County Executive
Opening Date: 06/13/2024
Closing Date: 6/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 02
Description Under direction, to provide interpretation/translation services for County of Santa Clara clients.
The Language Access Unit is currently recruiting for a Translator/Interpreter position in the language of Vietnamese. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who meet the employment standards may be invited to take a written examination tentatively scheduled for the week of July 15th, 2024 (this date is tentative and subject to change) . Candidates offered employment for a specific language must successfully pass the bilingual certification exam to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and the s pecified language prior to appointment. COVID-19 Risk Tier - Intermediate Risk Typical Tasks Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the classification. Job specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed by every incumbent.
- Provides language interpretation services between departmental staff, clients, and their families;
- Translates foreign language documents and correspondence received by staff from clients, employers, foreign governments, etc., into English;
- Translates forms and notices from English into other languages;
- Writes correspondence in a foreign language to clients as directed by staff;
- Performs generic translating services for agency/departmental programs;
- Performs routine tasks related to maintaining translation records;
- Files correspondence and other documents in alphabetical and/or numerical filing system order;
- May read forms to clients and assist clients with completing the forms correctly;
- May provide basic information to facilitate client understanding;
- May travel offsite to provide translation services, such as at community meetings or during client visits;
- May assist in the preparation of brochures, audio-visual materials, and written materials for non-English speaking groups;
- May assist in certification of bilingual employees;
- May assist in training other translators;
- May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
- Performs other related duties, as required.
Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and work experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through one (1) year of interpretation and translation experience in a second language.
Special Requirement - Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
- *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers, including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.
Knowledge of: - Interpretation/translation of at least one language, other than English, including intracultural literary levels, principal idioms, and slang;
- Program terminology in English and in a second language;
- Legal ramifications of interpretation/translation;
- Ethnic customs and cultural and religious attitudes relevant to particular non-English speaking ethnic groups;
- Filing in English and one other language;
- Vocabulary, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style/format in English and at least one other language;
- Customer services principles, including the handling of irate and distressed people;
- Computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database.
Ability to: - Speak, read, and write in English and a second language fluently;
- Interact with a wide range of multi-cultural and non-English speaking clients;
- Translate detailed program and legal information from written materials and documents;
- Convey sensitive or complex case management information;
- Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and staff;
- Prepare brochures, memos, other literature, and audio-visual materials relating to program policies and procedures in another language;
- Work under emergency or stressful situations;
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of professional, administrative, and support personnel.
The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays.
Learn more The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.
In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.
Retirement Benefits The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.
Health Flexible Spending Account The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.
Life and AD&D The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.
Employee Wellness The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.
Education Reimbursement A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.
NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete.Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:a) Employer name(s)b) Job title(s)c) Start/end dates of employmentd) Total hours worked per weeke) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?
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This recruitment requires the ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Vietnamese language. All qualified candidates will be required to take and pass the bilingual language test prior to start of assignment. Do you understand this requirement?
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How many years of
work experience interpreting and translating in a second language do you possess? If none, type "N/A". Please do not count any personal experience.
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two years or more
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Describe your
work experience interpreting and translating in a second language.
For each work position held in which you directly provided translation/interpretation services, include the following in your response:
a) Employer name and job title.
b) Your translation/interpretation experience (i.e duties, tasks) while in this role.
c) Hours spent per week or month translating/interpreting while in this role; specify whether your response is in weeks or month. In this response,
do not include time spent performing general duties in which you were not providing translation/interpretation services.
d) Estimate of total time (specify in months or years) spent translating/interpreting while in this role. In this response,
do not include time spent performing general duties in which you were not providing translation/interpretation services.
05
Describe your
work experience conducting simultaneous interpretation in a second language. If this does not apply to you, please write "n/a."
06
Describe your
work experience conducting consecutive interpretation in a second language. If this does not apply to you, please type "n/a."
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How did you find out about this job?
- Contacted by County Recruiter
- Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
- County Employee Referral
- County of Santa Clara Career Website
- County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
- Facebook
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Indeed
- Virtual Job Fair
- In Person Job Fair
- In-Person Networking Professional Event
- Virtual Networking Event
- Community Event
- Glassdoor
- Governmentjobs.com
- Professional Association
- Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
- Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
- Handshake
- Student Career Center
- County Text Message
- Other (Specify in the next question)
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If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type "N/A".
Required Question
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