Job No. 542497 Hourly Interpreter Pool

Job description

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Hourly Interpreter

UNION CODE: R09

PAY PLAN: Hourly,12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location).

PAY BASIS: Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position.

Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days and up to one (1) year depending on the assignment.

Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $21.00- $40.00

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $19.37- $194.60

BENEFITS: No benefits available.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: This recruitment will remain open and be filled on a continuous basis.

POSITION PURPOSE: Under general supervision of the Director, Services for Students with Disabilities, the Hourly Interpreter plays a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive an accessible educational environment by providing proficient interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in a classroom or related instruction setting and/or activities.

By facilitating effective communication in academic settings, meetings, and campus events, the Hourly Interpreter enhances student access to educational opportunities, supports their academic success, and promotes a campus culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

Through skilled interpretation, the Hourly Interpreter contributes to the university's commitment to providing equitable access and support for all members of the campus community

Assignments may involve technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary.

Individual assignments may vary based on the specific skills of the interpreter and the needs of students or other consumers.

More difficult tasks may involve interpreting technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary, which require using specialized signs, accommodating consumer requests for varied language preferences, and interpreting fast-spoken material.

Specific complexity and skill factors include type of interpreting or communication system needed; difficulty or unique nature of the subject matter and vocabulary; speed of interpreting required; and number of Deaf and/or Hard-of-Hearing consumers serviced simultaneously.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interpreting Services

Scheduling Support

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of the assignment(s) is required.

Typically, sufficient interpreting training or experience requires graduation from an interpreter training program and/or relevant documented interpreting experience.

In addition, a wide acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at a postsecondary educational institution may be essential to fully comprehend and accurately interpret the concepts, language, and vocabulary used in the assigned instructional, academic, and/or administrative situations.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) –

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LIGHT WORK – involves mainly sitting, up to 25% standing or walking; lifting medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: N/A

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION: It shall be the policy of the CSU in filling vacant CSUEU bargaining Units 2, 5, 7 & 9 positions to fill such vacancies from among qualified individuals currently employed on-campus except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet campus workforce diversity goals or to provide specialized skills and abilities that are not available from current employees.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.

CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: General: The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment.

You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations.

State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens.

These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU Bakersfield provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

The CSU Bakersfield complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art.

I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

The CSU Bakersfield is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.

We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success.

Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives.

As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.

At CSU Bakersfield, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Required Skill Profession

Media And Communication Workers