Bilingual Office Interpreter - Part Time

Harrison Steel has an opening for a Part TimeOffice Interpreter (Spanish). This individual will be responsible for listening to, understanding, and translating spoken or written statements from one language to another. They will also reproduce statements in another language for unique listening or reading audiences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the Human Resources Department with Interviews and New Hire Orientation
• Help translate Spanish/English conversations for a wide range of topics including Healthcare, Benefits, Policies, and Procedures.
• Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by converting one spoken or written language to another.
• Attend conferences and meetings and act as official translator to mediate discussion.
• Relay concepts and ideas between languages.
• Convert written materials from one language into another, such as documents, tracking sheets, etc.

Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Demonstrates attention to detail and maintains a high level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality. Follows policies and procedures and observes all safety rules.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
Must be fluent in English and Spanish.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Computer Skills:
Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid government-issued Driver's License is required to be maintained at all times.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the office is usually low to moderate, and the noise level in the plant is usually very loud.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms.