Certified ASL Interpreter

Schedule:

Part-time/ad-hoc position. Work schedule will vary based on Government interpreting requests. Assignments may occur during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional support for special events, meetings, trainings, interviews, and other scheduled activities. Interpreters must maintain availability to respond to assignments with advance notice and short-notice requests as required.

Summary:

The Certified ASL Interpreter will provide professional American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services in support of Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees, applicants, and customers within a federal government environment. The position requires accurate and confidential interpretation during meetings, training sessions, interviews, events, and other official activities.

The interpreter will facilitate effective communication between ASL users and hearing individuals while maintaining professional standards, confidentiality, and compliance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.

Requirements:

• Active RID or NAD ASL interpreter certification/qualification.
• Professional experience providing ASL interpreting services, including the ability to interpret between spoken English and ASL.
• For specialty assignments, must possess or be able to obtain the required Secret security clearance and comply with Government security requirements.

Duties:

• Provide ASL interpreting services for meetings, training sessions, interviews, briefings, and other Government events.
• Interpret accurately between spoken English and ASL using the interpreting mode required by the consumer.
• Support communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees, applicants, and customers.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional conduct, and compliance with applicable Government security requirements.
• Coordinate with Government and scheduling personnel regarding assignments, arrival, changes, early release, and reassignment.