Interpreter for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - BVIWE046
Company: DHRM
Location: Staunton
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Interpreter for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - BVIWE046
State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec III Hiring Range: Minimum starting
wage rate $23.40/hour commensurate with experience Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired Location: Blind & Vision
Impaired Agency Website: https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov Recruitment
Type: General Public - G If you want to work in an environment with
a dynamic team that has a passion in reducing and removing
blindness, low vision, and deafblind related barriers to
employment, then this is the place for you. Job Duties: We are
seeking to fill an Interpreter for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing to
provide interpreting services as needed for staff working at DBVI.
in accordance with RID’s Code of Ethics, provides interpreting/
transliterating services requiring a high level of accuracy,
expressive and receptive skills utilizing all communication modes:
Interprets in a wide variety of settings including meetings,
training, interviews, medical, and counseling situations, and a
variety of other situations to include virtual platforms. Provides
agency accessibility by facilitating communication between signing
and non-signing individuals. Services provided are consistent with
the Code of Ethics and provided in a confidential manner, message
is conveyed faithfully and, in the content, and spirit of the
speaker. Personal opinions, advice, or counsel is not provided in
the interpreting setting, and the interpreter conducts him/ herself
in a manner that is appropriate to the situation. The position you
are applying for is an Hourly/Wage position. Hourly (wage)
employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and
can’t exceed 1500 hours during their employment year. This position
does not include health insurance, retirement or leave. Minimum
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: • Valid Virginia
driver’s license Knowledge/Experience: Knowledge of deaf culture
and common communication issues associated with deafness and
hearing loss; the structure and content of the English language
including the meaning and spelling of words and rules of
composition and grammar. Ability to independently plan, organize,
and prioritize work to accomplish team goals; interpret and
appropriately apply established policies and procedures in the
provision of services; analyze and interpret complex information
for various audiences; interpret client communication in a manner
that others understand; maintain confidential information and abide
by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID’s) Code of Conduct;
organize and manage multiple and sometimes unrelated or competing
responsibilities in a timely manner. Skills/Abilities: Proficiency
in American Sign Language and other signing communication
modalities. Proven interpreting and translating skills in American
Sign Language, expressive and receptive as determined by State
Quality Assurance Screening. Demonstrated ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with individuals from
varying social and economic environments. Additional
Considerations: Certificate of Transliteration or Interpretation
through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or Quality
Assurance Screening Level II or above through the VQAS testing
system. Training in Interpreting, completion of an interpreter
training program or equivalent experience. Special Instructions:
This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code §
2.2-1201.1. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be
required of the finalist candidate. Reasonable accommodations are
available to persons with disabilities during the application
and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance. Minorities,
Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps,
and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. To
Apply: Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be
accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date
through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management
System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications
and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a
confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is
submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your
account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information: Name: Human Resources Email:
recruitment@dars.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s
commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with
disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring
Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will
need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the
Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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