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Salary: $73,070.04 Annually
Location : Collier County Government Complex, 3315 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34112, FL
Job Type: Full time FTE 1.0
Job Number: AOC01336
Department: Court Interpreter Services
Opening Date: 08/15/2025
Description
If you are not a certified Interpreter, you must be a Registered Interpreter with the State of Florida in order to be considered. Please copy or page the link in your web browser for more information on how to become registered.
https://www.flcourts.gov/Resources-Services/Court-Services/Court-Interpreting/Prospective-Court-Interpreters
This position is eligible for a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Florida State Court System up to $3,932.04 annually.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?

• Great working environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan Options
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

This position is eligible for a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Florida State Court System up to $3,932.04 annually.
SUMMARY
Under supervision, Court Interpreters perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as-needed basis for the 20th Judicial Circuit Courts, and for persons doing business with the courts circuit-wide. Incumbents perform duties as an interpreter for courtroom and other legal proceedings, which may include, but are not limited to, arraignments, preliminary hearing, pre-trial conference, and court trials.
Primary responsibilities include: (1) Interpreting the spoken and written word from and into English and Spanish languages; (2) Translation and Documentation; (3) Research and Development; (4) Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in English; the source language, or a closely related field or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training in the fields of interpretation, translation, linguistics, or education. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of court/legal related experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License
• Must be registered with the State of Florida Court Interpreter Certification Board (In order to be able to register, applicants must have already attended the State of Florida Court Interpreter Orientation, passed a written test and completed 20 court observation hours).
• Certified Court Interpreter by the Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program (CICRP) of the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA), Florida State Courts System (required to obtain within one year of hire)
• Biennial Renewal and Continuing Interpreter Education (CIE) Compliance Requirement
• Two-year Certification requirements are not paid by the AOC and are at the employee's own expense.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
Please review the full job description by clicking on the provided link:
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification.
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Please type your First & Last Name below.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions, which may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the selection recommendation committee. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See Resume" or "N/A" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

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Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• None of the above

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If you indicated having a degree, please specify degree and major/minor areas of study. If you do not, please respond with 'Does Not Apply'.
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How many years of court/legal related experience do you have?

• Less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years to less than four years
• Four years to less than five
• Five or more years
• No experience

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Are you certified as an Interpreter for Spanish by the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA), Florida State Courts System?

• Yes
• No

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If you are certified by the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA), what date did you receive your certification? If you are not certified, please respond with 'Does Not Apply'.
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Please list the language(s) in which you are Florida OSCA Certified. If you are not certified, please respond with 'Does Not Apply'.
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If you are NOT a Certified Court Interpreter by the Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program (CICRP) of the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA) Florida State Courts System, do you acknowledge you will be required to obtain this certification within one year of hire?

• Yes
• No

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In order to be considered registered with the State of Florida you must:- Have already attended the Mandatory Orientation- Pass the written test- Applied for Registration and your registration was already approvedHave you completed the above steps?

• Yes
• No

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SALARY: $71,637.32 annually (based on 12 monthly periods) plus benefits & membership in the Florida Retirement System. Persons who do not have a Court Interpreter certification from the Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program (CICRP) of the Office of the State Courts Administrator, will be hired at a salary 10% below the minimum starting salary; however, they must be certified within 12 months of hire.Do you agree to these terms?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following best describes your experience interpreting and translating English and Spanish?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years or more

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Did you attach a copy of your current certification in Spanish languages by the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA)? *You must attach a copy prior to submitting your application. You will not be able to make any changes to your application after you submit it. **Failure to clearly demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements can result in disqualification.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a Certified Court Interpreter through the OSCA

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Do you acknowledge this position may require you to work other shifts, holidays and/or weekends as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Periodic travel to courts throughout the Twentieth Circuit to provide interpreter services, attend meetings and trainings as assigned is required. Are you willing and able to travel throughout the five county (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades) circuit as needed which may extend beyond normal work hours?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license to drive an automobile with an acceptable driving record?NOTE: This position requires a valid Florida Driver's License within 30 days of employment.

• Yes
• No

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How did you come across this job opportunity? (e.g. GovernmentJobs.com, Indeed, Naples Daily News, News-Press, Charlotte Sun, Craig's List, DICE, Social Media, etc.)
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