Interpreter (OPI) - Federal Government Specialist

Prisma International is actively seeking qualified, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors to fulfill our Federal Government clients with remote

Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI).

Seeking Over the Phone Interpreters for Interpretation Between English and the Following Languages:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ideal candidate shall be able to provide:

Experience

with consecutive or simultaneous over the phone interpretation between a

government representative and non-English speakers.Polite

forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer

service.Deliver

correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English

Proficient (LEP) speaker.Correct

grammar, clarity and tones between the two languages.Experience

with following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when

clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a

conversation.Refrain

from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement

with the customer or LEP.Compliance

with applicable ethics and standards.Experience

in interpretation for government agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

At

least one (1) year of over the phone consecutive or simultaneous

interpreting experienceTwo

(2) professional references who can vouch for your work as an over the

phone consecutive or simultaneous interpreterMinimum

age: Must be 18+ years or olderMinimum

education: Must have High School DiplomaMust

reside within the United States or its territoriesFull

fluency in English and demonstrated native or near-native level

proficiency in target languageAble

to provide at least one of the following accreditations:American

Translation Association (ATA)Trained

or accredited through a higher education institution

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants may be subject to a federal background check.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Experience

working with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies such as USCIS, CBP, FEMA, etc.

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