Language Services Coordinator

Language Services Coordinator

The Language Services Coordinator makes a difference by ensuring everyone's 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!

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!

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 Driver's License at the time of hire
• The Maricopa County Attorney's 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:

• Associate's 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 counsel's and the court's language services departments to avoid duplicate requests and ensure requests are correctly routed
• Monitors and maintains the unit's 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.