Job description

Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

Position Title: ASL Interpreter

Job ID Number: 38090

About the Office:

Conceived of more than 50 years ago and operating since at least 1973, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is the liaison between New York City government and the disability community. In partnership with all City offices and agencies, MOPD consistently ensures that the rights and concerns of the disability community are included in all City initiatives and that City programs and policies address the needs of people with disabilities. Through its work and advocacy in the areas of transportation, employment, healthcare, housing, education, access to City services, and financial empowerment and more, MOPD has steadily improved services and programs and the overall quality of life for the nearly one million New Yorkers who self-identify as people who are living with a disability as well as the millions of people with disabilities who visit our city every year. Working to make New York the most accessible city in the world, the office regularly engages in advocacy and policymaking at the local, state, national, and international levels to make certain that accessibility and full inclusion are key priorities for all public and private stakeholders alike.

About the Role:

Provides sign-language interpreter services. Hearing Interpreter will serve as a designated interpreter for Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD)

· The successful candidate will work alongside the Commissioner in a broad range of contextual environments, including but not limited to one-on-one meetings, small and large meetings, staff meetings, office events, conferences, the out-of-office events, video conferences, trainings, presentations

· Accurately interpret spoken English into American Sign Language and from American Sign Language (ASL) to spoken English in meetings and various assignments as directed

· Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite. Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events

· Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with citywide standards, policies and guidelines

· Completes all citywide required training

· Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the Mayor’s Office and provides exceptional customer service

· Ability to work in a fast paced and a dynamic office environment

· Must be able to travel occasionally to various locations to fulfill position responsibilities

· Performs other duties as assigned

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Qualifications:

· Able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily

· Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of ASL interpreting experience

· Demonstrated proficiency and expertise of both ASL and English

· Demonstrated excellent communication,

· Demonstrate skill and proficiency in tactile communication

Salary Range:

$54,100 to $85,000

To Apply:

Please send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and three (3) references to Candidate Application

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcomed to apply.

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As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.29 - $54.29 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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