APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN 8:00 A.M.
AND 5:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. RESUMES
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A CITY OF BURBANK APPLICATION.
SALARY: $35.00/hour
DEFINITION OF THE
POSITION:
Under general administrative direction, to facilitate
communication between hearing and hearing-impaired and to do
related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
OF THE POSITION:
Performs interpreting services individually or in group settings
by using manual and oral methods of communication for the deaf and
hard of hearing; translates from the language system used by the
hearing-impaired person to the oral spoken language which can be
understood by the hearing person; accompanies staff members to
places where interpreter services are otherwise unavailable; may
perform other services uniquely required by hearing-impaired
individuals.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Graduation from
high school or its equivalent and one year paid or volunteer
experience working with people who can communicate or be
communicated with only through sign language, or any combination
of experience and training in voice to sign and sign to voice
interpreting or transliterating which demonstrates assurance of
skills appropriate for the level of the assignment.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATES:
Valid California Class “C” Driver’s License at time of
appointment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of one valid certificate, preferably the
transliterating certificate, issued by the National Registry of
Interpreters for the Deaf or equivalent certificate issued by a
recognized evaluating agency. Possession of the Comprehensive
Skills Certificate issued by the National Registry of Interpreters
for the Deaf or equivalent certificate issued by a recognized
evaluating agency.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledge of standard methods of manual communication for the deaf
and hard of hearing including American Sign Language
(paraphrasing), Signed English (word for word), dactylology
(finger spelling) and non-manual expression including facial, eye,
and body language; the deaf culture and cultural experiences
associated with deafness; current developments, trends, and
techniques in the field of interpreting for both the deaf and hard
of hearing as utilized by the deaf community; and the Code of
Ethics for the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Skill in
conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of the speaker to a
deaf/hard of hearing person; interpreting/transliterating
expressively and receptively, using manual and oral methods of
communication for the deaf and hard of hearing; and
interpreting/transliterating at a rate appropriate to the
assignment. Ability to utilize sufficient sign vocabulary to
ensure proper interpretation for various subject matters; read and
write English at a level required for successful job performance;
facilitate communication between hearing-impaired and hearing
persons proficiently; and establish and maintain effective working
relationships with the deaf and hard of hearing as well as,
supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
THE COMPETITION FOR
THE POSITION:
Applications will be reviewed. Admission to competitive
examination may be limited to those whose applications show the
best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements
and duties of the position. Any part of the examination process
may be qualifying only.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE MAY
REQUIRE ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING: A WRITTEN EXAMINATION, A
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, OR AN ORAL INTERVIEW. IF YOU HAVE A
DISABILITY WHICH MAY REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION IN ANY OF THESE
SELECTION PROCEDURES, PLEASE NOTIFY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
IN WRITING BY THE LAST DATE TO APPLY ON THIS BULLETIN.
