American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter at BETA Systems International

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Overview Role: American Sign Language (ASL) InterpreterEmployment Type: Independent Contractor (As-needed basis)Client: Department of Defense AgencyPurpose: Provide interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing employees and applicantsWork LocationsRichmond, VirginiaHuntsville, Alabama  Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Schedule & Contract DetailsSchedule: As-needed basis (not full-time or part-time employment)  Notice Required: 5-7 business days advance notice for assignmentsPayment: Hourly rate Minimum: 2-hour minimum payment per assignment (industry standard)Billing: Monthly invoicing with detailed time logsAssignment Duration: Single appointments to multi-day training sessionsFlexibility: 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:AcquisitionHuman resourcesSupply and quality assurance • Conduct on-the-job training for specific applications in:ProcurementHuman resourcesSupply planningQuality assuranceAdditional ServicesJob interviewsSafety talksWork procedure discussionsPolicy and assignment meetingsDisciplinary discussionsTeam building eventsCommunication RequirementsDemonstrate proficiency in multiple communication modes:American Sign Language (ASL)Contact Sign LanguageSigned EnglishOral modesProvide bidirectional interpreting: ASL-to-English and English-to-ASLAdapt 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-MasterRID National Interpreter Certification:CI, CT, CSC, MCSC, SC:LNAD National Interpreter Certifications:NAD IV, NAD VMinimum: 1 year professional experience in formal government training/classroom settingsTIER 2: State Certifications (3+ years experience required)Texas BEI: Advanced, Master, Level IV, Level VState Screening: Level III, IV, or VMinimum: 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 settingsEducation 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/transliteratingCommunication skills across multiple modes (ASL, Contact Sign Language, Signed English, Oral)Preferred: Experience in acquisition, human resources, supply, and quality assurance fieldsProfessional RequirementsMaintain confidentiality per Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional ConductProfessional appearance and attire appropriate for government settingsTimely and professional responses Contact Scheduling Coordinator for any assignment changesParticipate in quarterly meetings with agency leadershipSubmit to monthly employee feedback surveys (conducted in ASL)Application RequirementsProvide copies of credentials before assignmentsIdeal CandidateCertified ASL interpreter with government experienceFlexible schedule for as-needed assignmentsProfessional demeanor in government settingsStrong communication skills across multiple ASL modalitiesCommitment to confidentiality and professional conduct standardsPowered by JazzHRynLoznlP1G