American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Client: Defense Logistics AgencyPurpose: Provide interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing employees and applicantsSchedule & Contract DetailsSchedule: 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 ResponsibilitiesInterpreting ServicesProvide clear and accurate ASL interpreting for scheduled trainings and appointmentsInterpret formal training sessions with specialized terminology in: AcquisitionHuman resourcesSupply and quality assuranceConduct 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 fieldsIdeal 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 standards