Spanish and English Interpreter (Casual Part Time)

New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees’ backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.     

Must be available to report for emergency work assignment during emergency situations.

Employment Type:
Casual Part Time, non-exempt  

Salary Information:
The hiring salary for this position is $18.00/hour. 

 This is a continuous posting which will be open to receive applications throughout the year. As vacancies occur during various times throughout the year, the applications in the pool will be screened and considered for referral. 

Required Education and Experience:    

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two years of experience related to the program area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Fully bilingual in oral interpretation and written translation of Spanish and English. 

Must be able to obtain DCI (Department of Criminal Investigation) certification through the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to perform the essential duties of this position. The ability to obtain DCI certification is determined through testing and successful fingerprint background check results.
 
Access to the DCI database cannot be granted by the SBI if any of the following circumstances apply:
(1)    Conviction of a felony
(2)    Conviction of a Class B Misdemeanor within the last 10 years
(3)    Conviction of two or more Class B Misdemeanors regardless of the date of convictionApplicant Information: 

In compliance with G.S. 153A-94.2(b), if this position requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the county must require the applicant to undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI for all offers of employment made after October 1, 2025. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties. Additional information on how to complete this required check will be provided to the selected candidate after an offer of employment is accepted.