Language Services Coordinator

Posting Date

11 / 03 / 25

Application Deadline

11 / 10 / 25

Pay Range

$20.25 - $30.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

County Attorney

About the Position

The Language Services Coordinator makes a difference by ensuring everyones voice in the criminal justice system is heard. This position coordinates translation / transcription and interpretation services for countless languages from all over the world and works closely with the attorneys paralegals and victim advocates who are on the front lines of the criminal justice process. As the Language Services Coordinator your role is vital in providing justice!

About Us

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution comprehensive victims services crime prevention programs and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County apply today and join our team!

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation sick time and parental leave

Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Three years of responsible clerical and / or administrative experience

High school diploma or GED

A combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Must be fluent in English and Spanish including knowledge of different regional varieties

Other Requirements

Must successfully pass the Journey level multilingual examination in Spanish within six months of hire

Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Drivers License at the time of hire

The Maricopa County Attorneys Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement.

We Also Value

Associates degree in Global Studies Sociology Translation or related field

Job Contributions

Reviews files and recordings for language dialect time stamps and quality prior to assigning for translation / transcription services

Coordinates staff and / or contracted linguists for translation / transcription and interpretation assignments providing timely delivery of services

Proofreads completed translations / transcriptions for conversational flow accuracy completeness format and suitability for trial

Verifies invoice accuracy to services requested and that vendors comply with contractual terms and conditions and County accounting policies

Monitors and tracks vendor spending creates purchase orders and initiates purchase order modifications when necessary

Collaborates with departmental procurement representatives to identify and process contract interpreters and the translation and / or transcription of Spanish and lesser used languages

Responds to inquiries from departmental customers and / or outside vendors

Collaborates with opposing counsels and the courts language services departments to avoid duplicate requests and ensure requests are correctly routed

Monitors and maintains the units SharePoint sites occasionally collecting and reporting various unit statistics

Reviews evidentiary materials in transcription and translation requests to help prosecutors refine and narrow the scope of their requests (when needed)

Working Conditions

Mostly office setting in high volume fast-paced environment

Requires extended periods of sitting while completing computer activities

May be required to drive a personal or County-owned vehicle to travel to and from various County locations

Position will include reviewing documents and recordings of a confidential and graphic and / or disturbing nature (e.g. personally identifiable information protected health information descriptions and detailed accounts of criminal activity including homicides and child sex crimes)

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Events,Electrical Installation,HR SAP,Maintenance Engineering,Contract

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 20 - 30