American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

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Job description

Job Description

Sanford Federal, Inc. (Sanford Federal) headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a premier, economically disadvantaged woman-owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cyber security, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services.

We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior-quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people.

Job Title: American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Based at: San Diego, CA

• Requirements: The Candidate must meet the following requirements

The American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter shall possess: an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major study in a field related to either interpretation or American Sign Language (ASL) studies; or be able to provide sufficient assurances that the interpreter has the required knowledge and skills necessary to act as a competent interpreter. The interpreter must have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. In lieu of a degree, the interpreter may hold current generalist (or higher) licensure by either the National Association of the Deaf or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

1.Possess strong listening, research, memory, and American Sign Language skills.

2.Ability to sign in many various situations, including but not limited to meetings, small groups, large groups, and one-on-one.

3.Ability to perform in a challenging, creative, formal working environment, and virtual working environment.

4.Ability to sign in a work training environment that involves a variety of technical terms and acronyms specific to this government agency.

5.Excellent customer service skills. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships (to include but not limited to) veterans, leadership, stakeholders, and peers.

In addition to the experience and educational requirements described above, the ASL interpreter shall clearly possess the following knowledge and skills:

1.Ability to voice to sign.

2.Ability to sign to voice.

3.Developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with members from a variety of backgrounds.

4.Ability to thrive in a challenging, creative and informal working environment.

5.Ability to work within a changing schedule if the need arises.

6.Excellent customer service skills.

7.Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

• Duties:

Interpreters must provide, at a minimum, interpreting services in American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Signed Language (PSE) is preferred. They must be able to interpret/transliterate fluently and understand the continuum of sign communication. Th interpreter will provide sign language and other communication services between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who hear to interpret and translate in a work or training environment in an office setting, classroom training environment, designated work setting, or virtual setting.

The interpreter shall provide interpreting services from American English as spoken language to American Sign Language using the mode or means of communication style that is most appropriate for the deaf/hard of hearing employee(s) in the following mode: simultaneous interpretation. The main responsibility will be to translate the spoken word into sign language.

The interpreter should be able to work in a high-pressure, fast paced environment and stay within the role of interpreter. In the performance of services under this contract, the contract interpreter shall adhere to the provisions of this contract.

The interpreter must be able to perform with general office equipment (i.e. computers, computer monitors, video screens, microphones, headphones, and have broadband internet connection for remote and onsite interpreting) and provide interpreting services via computer microphone and/or telephone conversations.

Why Sanford Federal?

You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families.

Please submit your most up-to-date resume. Please be sure to highlight your relevant experience.

Sanford Federal is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.