American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (As-needed basis)

Client: Defense Logistics Agency Purpose: Provide interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing employees and applicants Schedule & Contract Details

Schedule: As-needed basis (not full-time or part-time employment)

Notice Required: 5-7 business days advance notice for assignments Payment: Hourly rate Minimum: 2-hour minimum payment per assignment (industry standard)Billing: Monthly invoicing with detailed time logs

Assignment Duration: Single appointments to multi-day training sessions Flexibility: Accept assignments based on your availability

Key Responsibilities: Interpreting Services Provide clear and accurate ASL interpreting for scheduled trainings and appointments Interpret formal training sessions with specialized terminology in: Acquisition Human resources Supply and quality assurance Conduct on-the-job training for specific applications in: Procurement Human resources Supply planning Quality assurance Additional Services Job interviews Safety talks Work procedure discussions Policy and assignment meetings Disciplinary discussions Team building events

Communication Requirements: Demonstrate proficiency in multiple communication modes: American Sign Language (ASL)Contact Sign Language Signed English Oral modes Provide bidirectional interpreting: ASL-to-English and English-to-ASLAdapt service delivery to consumer preference and communication needs

Required Qualifications: TIER 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 settings Education consideration: Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph. D. in Deafness or ASL fields Core Competencies (All Tiers)Proficiency in ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL interpreting/transliterating Communication skills across multiple modes (ASL, Contact Sign Language, Signed English, Oral)

Preferred: Experience in acquisition, human resources, supply, and quality assurance fields

Ideal Candidate: Certified ASL interpreter with government experience Flexible schedule for as-needed assignments Professional demeanor in government settings Strong communication skills across multiple ASL modalities Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct standards