American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Job Description

Position Overview

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (As-needed basis)

Client: Defense Logistics Agency

Purpose: Provide interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing employees and applicantsSchedule & Contract Details

Schedule: As-needed basis (not full-time or part-time employment)

Notice Required: 5-7 business days advance notice for assignments

Payment: Hourly rate

Minimum: 2-hour minimum payment per assignment (industry standard)

Billing: Monthly invoicing with detailed time logs

Assignment Duration: Single appointments to multi-day training sessions

Flexibility: Accept assignments based on your availabilityKey ResponsibilitiesInterpreting Services

• Provide clear and accurate ASL interpreting for scheduled trainings and appointments

• Interpret formal training sessions with specialized terminology in:

Acquisition

Human resources

Supply and quality assurance

Conduct on-the-job training for specific applications in:

Procurement

Human resources

Supply planning

Quality assuranceAdditional Services

Job interviews

Safety talks

Work procedure discussions

Policy and assignment meetings

Disciplinary discussions

Team building eventsCommunication Requirements

Demonstrate proficiency in multiple communication modes:

American Sign Language (ASL)

Contact Sign Language

Signed English

Oral modes

Provide bidirectional interpreting: ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL

Adapt service delivery to consumer preference and communication needsRequired QualificationsTIER 1: National Certifications (Preferred - 1+ year experience required)

• NAD-RID National Interpreter Certifications:

NIC, NIC-Advanced, NIC-Master

RID National Interpreter Certification:

CI, CT, CSC, MCSC, SC:L

NAD National Interpreter Certifications:

NAD IV, NAD V

Minimum: 1 year professional experience in formal government training/classroom settingsTIER 2: State Certifications (3+ years experience required)

Texas BEI: Advanced, Master, Level IV, Level V

State Screening: Level III, IV, or V

Minimum: 3 years professional experience in formal government training/classroom settingsTIER 3: Experience-Based (10+ years experience required)

Minimum: 10 years professional experience in formal government training/classroom settings •

Documentation required: Proof of interpreting experience in government settings

Education consideration: Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Deafness or ASL fieldsCore Competencies (All Tiers)

Proficiency in ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL interpreting/transliterating

Communication skills across multiple modes (ASL, Contact Sign Language, Signed English, Oral)

Preferred: Experience in acquisition, human resources, supply, and quality assurance fieldsIdeal Candidate

Certified ASL interpreter with government experience

Flexible schedule for as-needed assignments

Professional demeanor in government settings

Strong communication skills across multiple ASL modalities

Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct standards

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