Interpreter - American Sign Language (ASL)-GA Job in Atlanta, GA

Vacancy No. SG-12559770-ASLGA-CC Department Social Security Administration
Salary $54,607.00 to $70,994.00 Grade 8 to 8
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/27/2024 Close Date 3/27/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Atlanta, GA


Summary

This position is located in the:

Atlanta Downtown Social Security field office at :
401 W Peachtree St.
Ste. 2860 Floor 28
NW. Atlanta, GA 30308

NOTE: This vacancy may close before March 26, 2025 if a selection is made.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Non-competitive employment for individuals with RID/NAD certification OR Qualifying Interpreter Experience. Must be proficient in American Sign Language. This vacancy may close sooner than March 26, 2025 if a selection is made.

Duties

The incumbent will serve as an interpreter for deaf or hearing-impaired employees at the Atlanta Downtown Field Office located at 401 W Peachtree St., Ste. 2860 Floor 28 NW., Atlanta, GA 30308. You will be required to report to this office. This position is not eligible for remote work or telework.

  • Serves as an interpreter for Social Security Administration employees who are deaf or hearing impaired and performs duties as needed.
  • Interprets spoken language and/or conversations of a highly technical nature dealing with policies, procedures and laws for employees who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Interprets for employees who are deaf or hard of hearing in meetings, trainings and conferences that are held in person, by teleconference or video conference.
  • Interprets for employees who are deaf or hard of hearing in face to face interviewing with members of the public and intra-office meetings.
  • Travels with employees who are deaf or hard of hearing to conferences, workshops, etc. at the direction of the supervisor.
  • Establishes, teaches and evaluates courses in basic sign language for immediate office staff or other components who wish to develop or improve ability to communicate directly with employees who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
  • Background and/or security investigation required
  • Job offers are contingent on background / security investigation results
  • Relocation expenses will not be paid
  • All required documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement
  • Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) required.
  • Selectee will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
  • The hiring official may consider the possibility of authorizing a recruitment incentive under 5 CFR part 575, subpart A. (Additional documentation will be requested from applicants if necessary)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must be proficient in American Sign Language AND meet the definition of either a "Certified" or "Qualified" interpreter, as detailed below. Recruitment incentive may be authorized (additional information or documentation may be required)

CERTIFIED INTERPRETER:
Interpreter is certified by a recognized certifying organization, such as the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and/or the National Association of the Deaf (NAD).

QUALIFIED INTERPRETER:
Interpreter has four (4) years paid professional experience within the last six (6) years. Paid professional experience is defined as providing interpretive services that included interpreting difficult technical material including medical terminology, policies, rules and regulations such as those used by the Social Security Administration, on a full-time or part-time basis in a professional capacity for the purposes of gainful employment. A qualified interpreter must demonstrate fluency in expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language, manually coded English, Pidgin Signed English and spoken English and maintain an Associate Membership in good standing with RID.
Knowledge Required by the Position
  • Knowledge of American Sign Language and other accepted methods of communication with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing to render interpretations that are grammatically correct.
  • Possesses certification from an organization such as the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) (NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, CI, CT, CI/CT or CSC), the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) (Level IV or V), or a recognized state certifying body.
  • Knowledge of English to produce interpretations that are grammatically correct and which use a wide range of non-technical, technical or legal vocabulary.
  • Basic knowledge of extensive, technical information and vocabulary used by employees who are deaf or hard of hearing in the performance of their duties.
  • Ability to interface with managers and employees to provide guidance and assistance in relating to their employees who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Education

There is no educational substitution for experience in this position.

Applicants must submit proof of RID/NAD Certification and/or Associate Membership at the time of application.

Additional information

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Locality Pay: Salary range shown is the Rest of the US scale. Actual salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Please visit OPM's Salaries & Wages page for the locality area definitions and pay scales.

Appointments under this program do not have promotion potential beyond the grade to which the applicant is initially appointed.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once we have received your required documentation and questionnaire, we will consider you for job placement under the Selective Placement Program. You will be evaluated based on your submitted documentation, as well as the following:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

To view qualification requirements for all series, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for the Interview: Applicants should state any accommodation needed for the interview process prior to the interview, e.g., when the interview is scheduled.

Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. The questionnaire takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12559770

Required Documents

Resume:

You must submit a resume that provides:

  1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
    • Job title
    • Detailed duties and accomplishments
    • Employer's name and address
    • Supervisor's name and phone number
    • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
    • Hours per week
    • Salary, if applicable
  4. RID certification and/or Associate Membership in good standing with RID

College Transcripts (if applicable):
Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Your Resume and Proof of Certification
  2. The Occupational Questionnaire
  3. Additional Required Documents, if applicable (see Required Documents section)


The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on 03/27/2025. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

To complete the Application Package, follow the steps below:

  1. To begin the process, create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. If you do not already have one, create a resume on USAJOBS. We recommend you create a resume using USAJOBS' Resume Builder. Please refer to the Required Documents section for instructions on what to include in your resume.
  2. Review the Job Announcement. We recommend you review the qualification requirements at the OPM link provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section for any occupation for which you feel you may qualify. You may wish to customize your USAJOBS resume to ensure that it supports your eligibility for that occupation.
  3. Click on the "APPLY" button near the top of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and submit your resume. You will be redirected to the agency's website to complete the application process. If this is your first time applying, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to your account for future announcements.
  4. Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly.
  5. USAJOBS offers two options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement. (1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement. (2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation of the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.
  6. Click the "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the process. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account. Select the position, then the Application Information link.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL DOCUMENTS ARE RECEIVED ON TIME AND THAT THE MATERIALS ARE READABLE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING EXCLUDED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Claudia Cafferatta at Claudia.Cafferatta@ssa.gov.

Individuals with disabilities may also contact us using the e-mail address above.

Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.

Agency contact information

Claudia Cafferatta
Address
Region IV Georgia
61 Forsyth Street SW
Suite 22T64
Atlanta, GA 30303
US
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