ASL Interpreter

ASL Interpreter

Washington, DC

Looking for Part-Time and Full time employees.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate simultaneous ASL- English interpretation.
• Maintain adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct:
  
  CPC - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (rid.org)
• Team professionally and provide peer mentorship to fellow interpreters at the site.
• Study clients' roles and vocabulary to get up to speed quickly in a fast-paced, highly technical environment requiring sensitive stakeholder management at all levels.
• Render services as part of a contract team supporting NAVSEA at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY). Occasionally provide services at other sites within 50 miles of WNY.
• Deliver support in-person and occasionally virtually, with potential for domestic and foreign travel.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of specialized interpreting experience in federal settings.
• 7+ years in staff interpreter roles, ongoing roles (2-5 days per week), or Designated interpreter roles for clients who hold management positions.
• 5+ years certified experience in technical environments.
• Strong ASL-to-English interpreting skills.
• Experience with solving complex ethical issues involving consideration of multiple issues and job areas
• US Citizen with Secret Security Clearance

Preferred:

• BA/BS or MA/MS Degree in ASL Interpretation
• Familiarity with and strong receptive skills for clients who use Signing Exact English (SEE).
• 7+ years of experience interpreting STEM content in cleared DoD settings.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.