HHSC Translator

Job Description :

Under the general direction of the Translation Services manager, the English-Spanish Translator translates, edits, and proofreads printed, displayed, and audiovisual communications from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.

Uses Déjà Vu or similar database-supported translation software to process translations, add terminology to the existing glossaries, and build the unit’s specialized databases.

Performs research, consultation, editing and proofing for accuracy, consistency and to fit the intended audience. Communicates with clients to understand program specialized terminology to ensure accurate translations.

Maintains a predictable work schedule, and when required with little notice, works a flexible schedule that includes night and weekend work. Essential Job Functions :

1. Translates, edits, and proofreads printed, displayed, and audiovisual communications from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.

2. Uses Déjà Vu or similar database-supported translation software to process translations, add terminology to the existing glossaries, and build the unit’s specialized databases.

3. Performs research, consultation, editing and proofing for accuracy, consistency and to fit the intended audience.

4. Communicates with clients to understand program specialized terminology to ensure the accuracy of translations.

5. Maintains a predictable work schedule, and when required with little notice, works a flexible schedule that includes night and weekend work.

Works under limited supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Knowledge Skills Abilities :

1. Ability to translate, edit, and proofread printed, displayed, and audiovisual communications from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.

2. Ability to use Déjà Vu or similar database-supported translation software to process translations, add terminology to the existing glossaries, and build the unit’s specialized databases.

3. Ability to perform research, consultation, editing and proofing for accuracy, consistency and to fit the intended audience.

4. Ability to communicate with clients to understand program specialized terminology to ensure accurate translations.

5. Ability to maintain a predictable work schedule, and when required with little notice, work a flexible schedule that includes night and weekend work.

Ability to work in a team environment under limited supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.