Volunteer Interpreter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\nReimagine a career in public service. At WCC, we are\r\ncollaborative and team oriented, innovative in our approach, and passionate\r\nabout our work. We thrive on initiative, creativity and challenges to the\r\nstatus quo. Our employees are valued and empowered. We are proud of our\r\nachievements and consider excellence a continuous journey...not a destination end\r\npoint. If you've got the right stuff and a passion for your work, come journey\r\nwith us.\r\n\r\nOUR MISSION\r\nThe Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission seeks to\r\nsecure the equitable and timely administration of the provisions of the\r\nMaryland Workers' Compensation law on behalf of its customer, the injured\r\nworkers and their employers, by providing an efficient forum for the resolution\r\nof individual claims.\r\n\r\nOUR VISION\r\nThe Workers' Compensation Commission envisions a state\r\nwherein injured workers and employers are empowered to create an equitable\r\npartnership to facilitate prompt and fair resolution of workers' compensation\r\nmatters.\r\n\r\nABOUT US\r\nTogether we profoundly touch the lives of so many people\r\nand have enormous responsibility to the community by fulfilling our mission of\r\nsecuring equitable and timely administration of the law. The Commission\r\ncontinues to provide services to our constituent partners at a level rarely met\r\nthroughout the United States. The professionalism, work ethic, and\r\ntechnological acumen manifest in ouroperations allows us to smoothly and\r\neffectively manage the challenges which invariably arise. Every division within\r\nthe agency plays a vital role in keeping us in the forefront nationally...ARE\r\nYOU READYTO MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND PURSUE YOUR\r\nCAREERPASSION WITH A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER?\r\n

GRADE

13\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

10 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Interpretation Services:\r\n\r\nProvide verbal interpretation in Spanish for non-English speaking claimants during Workers'Compensation hearings.\r\n\r\nProvides verbal interpretation between spoken English and Spanish in both consecutive (speaker pauses for interpretation) and simultaneous (interpretation happens in real-time without pauses) modes.\r\nEnsure accurate and clear communication between claimants, legal representatives, and hearing officers while adhering to Workers' Compensation rules and regulations.\r\n\r\n\r\nDocument Translation:\r\nTranslate Workers' Compensation-related documents from Spanish to English for claimants.\r\nEnsure translations are accurate, culturally appropriate, and maintain the integrity of the original content.\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Provides verbal Spanish interpretation and translation services in various hearing settings, interpreting between spoken English and Spanish in both consecutive and simultaneous modes for administrative and legal proceedings at the Commission. Works with attorneys, Commissioners, Commission staff and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication in hearings. Maintaining Accuracy & Neutrality: Preserves the meaning, tone, and intent of the original message without bias or personal influence. Adheres to ethical standards of interpretation and confidentiality, ensuring impartiality and discretion in sensitive legal matters.\r\n\r\n\r\nResponding to telephone inquiries from Spanish speaking individuals regarding hearings and other related WCC services\r\n\r\n\r\nTranslating written documents, including WCC forms, claim forms, and other related materials. Converts written documents, unrepresented forms, or legal materials from English to Spanish and vice versa while ensuring accuracy and clarity\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\nAssists in the monitoring of other interpreter activities and reporting inconsistencies to the Commission\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience: Three years of experience providing formal interpretation and translation services between English and a second language. Formal interpretation services may include documented work as a volunteer interpreter for a nonprofit, human service or faith-based organization.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitutecourses from an accredited college or university, on a year-for-year basis, for up to two years of the required experience.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute additional experience interpreting and translating between English and a second language for the required education. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a non-commissioned officer in interpreter/translator classification or interpreter/translatorspecialty codes in theforeign affairs field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One year experience with the simultaneous and consecutive interpretation of testimony, questions and responses during legal proceedings;\r\n\r\nCertified Court Interpreter designated by the Maryland Judiciary Admin Office of the Courts\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number (26-003492-0003) on any documentation to ensure timely processing.\r\nSubmission of a resume is strongly encouraged.\r\n\r\n\r\nPLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION\r\n\r\n\r\nCompleted applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:\r\n\r\n\r\nWorkers' Compensation Commission\r\nAttn: Personnel Division\r\n10 E. Baltimore Street, 7th Floor\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202\r\n\r\n\r\nThe MD State Application Form can be found online.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor more information, please email wccpers@wcc.state.md.us.\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nWorkers' Compensation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of WCC that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status\r\n\r\n