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AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleTranslator (Manual Communications) Box ACS-2103/95807

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $21.77 to $21.77 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Broome

Street Address Adult Career and Continuing Education Services

City Binghamton

StateNY

Zip Code13901

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates must possess certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID); OR a passing score on the written portion of the RID certification examination AND two years of experience providing sign language interpretive services; OR a rating of intermediate or above on the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview conducted by the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking candidates for a Translator (Manual Communications) position in the Binghamton District Office. This Office assist persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational and/or independent living goals. The incumbent of this position will provide interpretation services to a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor who is deaf or hearing-impaired including providing sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpreting among colleagues, consumers and constituents. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Gather information verbally;
• Attend meetings or conferences with the counselor;
• Schedule appointments in situations where there may be communication difficulties; and
• Assist in the preparation of written material to ensure material is presented in a grammatically correct format and is easily understood.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a temporary, hourly appointment contingent on the continued employment of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor who the incumbent is assigned to assist. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of RID certification and/or Sign Communication Proficiency Interview rating will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Regular travel, up to 20%, will be required.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of by October 8, 2018 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-2103/95807) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address accesjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of by October 8, 2018 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-2103/95807) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.