American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Position Overview Employment Type: Independent Contractor (As-needed basis)Client: Defense Logistics AgencyPurpose: 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 assignmentsPayment: Hourly rateMinimum: 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 Responsibilities Interpreting Services • Provide clear and accurate ASL interpreting for scheduled trainings and appointments• Interpret formal training sessions with specialized terminology in:AcquisitionHuman resourcesSupply and quality assuranceConduct on-the-job training for specific applications in:ProcurementHuman resourcesSupply planningQuality assuranceAdditional Services Job interviewsSafety talksWork procedure discussionsPolicy and assignment meetingsDisciplinary discussionsTeam building eventsCommunication Requirements Demonstrate 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 Qualifications TIER 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 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 fieldsIdeal Candidate Certified 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 JazzHR