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  • Translator (Spanish)

    Contra Costa County, California United States Contra Costa County, CA Full Time $56,351.40 - $68,495.40 Annually Dec 28, 2024
    Contra Costa County Human Resources Department Employer:

    Contra Costa County, CA

    The County of Contra Costa, California was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of the State of California, with the City of Martinez as the County Seat.  Contra Costa County is home to more than one million residents. Comprised of 19 cities and many established communities in the unincorporated area, it is the ninth most populous county in the state. The most notable landmark in the county is Mount Diablo, rising 3,849 feet at the northern end of the Diablo Range. It is the centerpiece of Mt. Diablo State Park, one of many recreation areas residents and visitors can enjoy. The East Bay Regional Park District is comprised of more than 100,000 acres within 65 parks, including more than 1,200 miles of trails. Our Mission: Contra Costa County is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of our residents and the economic viability of our businesses. Our Vision: Contra Costa County is recognized as a world-class service organization where innovation and partnerships merge to enable our residents to enjoy a safe, healthy and prosperous life. Our Values: Contra Costa County serves people, businesses and communities. Our organization and each one of our employees value: Clients and communities Accountability Partnerships Fiscal prudence Quality Services Organizational excellence   Featured Image by My Nguyen- Miller Knox Regional Shoreline (2019)

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    Job Description

    The Position

    Bargaining Unit: Local 2700 - General Clerical Unit
    We are currently recruiting to fill two (2) Spanish Translator vacancies in the Employment and Human Services Department.

    Why join the Employment and Human Services Department?
    Contra Costa County’s Employment and Human Services Department works diligently to provide the community with resources that support, protect, and empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. The department is committed to hiring candidates that share our core values of delivering an exceptional customer service experience, encouraging open communication, embracing change, practicing ethical behavior, and embracing diversity.

    Spanish Translators provide verbal, reading and writing translation or interpreting services as requested in Spanish. In this class Translators assist staff with clients who receive or apply for services from the Employment and Human Services Department. While the primary responsibility of incumbents in this class is providing translation and interpreting services, they may occasionally perform routine clerical tasks as directed.

    We are looking for someone who:
    • Can facilitate positive and productive client interactions
    • Is culturally competent
    • Has the ability to quickly grasp spoken phrases
    • Possesses great communication skills
    • Is able to work collaboratively with other staff to meet the needs of our customers
    • Has excellent customer service skills
    What you will typically be responsible for:
    • Verbal translation of information to and from internal & external staff
    • Translation of written documents verbally, in the lobby or at reception windows as needed
    • Writing correspondence in a foreign language (Spanish) to clients as directed
    • Translation of forms and documents
    • Performing clerical tasks and other related duties as required
    A few reasons you might love this job:
    • The population of coworkers and clients will be diverse
    • You will have the opportunity to help the organization as well as the community
    A few challenges you might face in this job:
    • Some of the customers may have differing dialects or cultural backgrounds, which can make interpretation more challenging
    • You will work in a fast pace environment with competing deadlines
    Competencies Required:
    • Bilingual Communication: Speaking, reading, writing in a second language
    • Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
    • Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
    • Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
    • Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
    • Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
    • Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
    • Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
    • Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
    • Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
    • Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
    • Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
    • Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question

    Read the complete job description at www.cccounty.us/hr .
    The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for 6 months.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education: Possession of high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate.

    Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience providing Spanish interpreting or translation services in a human service program, school environment, and/or business utilizing skills to speak, read and/or write fluently translating from English into Spanish and Spanish into English.

    Desirable Qualifications:
    • Experience working in an environment that required you to convey sensitive or complex case information.


    Selection Process

    1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
    2. Online Multiple-Choice Test: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online test. You will need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection to participate in the assessment. This multiple-choice test will assess candidates on the required competencies and technical skills. (Weighted: 100%)
    3. Hiring Interview: TBD

    The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

    For recruitment specific questions, please contact Matthew Damm at matthew.damm@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.


    CONVICTION HISTORY

    After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

    DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

    All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category.

    To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

    Closing Date/Time: 1/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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    Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

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