State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Interpreter Clerk (5024CL)

$23.17-$30.40 Hourly / $1,853.07-$2,431.27 BiWeekly /
$48,365.00-$63,456.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency having a sizable non-English speaking clientele this class is accountable for acting as interpreter for staff in dealing with clients and individuals.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Acts as an interpreter for staff in cases and work situations involving non-English speaking clients or individuals; 
  • Translates letters and other documents; 
  • Prepares correspondence; 
  • May perform general clerical functions such as processing and maintaining records and files; 
  • May operate office equipment including personal computers or other electronic equipment; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Interpersonal skills; 
  • Ability to
    • speak, read and write both English and another appropriate language and to communicate information in either language to clients, staff and others; 
    • follow oral and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience or training which would be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(33)-Social Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(07)-ADMN CLERICAL (NP-3)

EEO

(6)-Administrative Support

SALARY INFORMATION

CL 13

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Interpreter Clerk in Salary Group CL 13 approved effective May 26, 2009. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-133

EFFECTIVE DATE

06/08/2023
CLASS: 5024CL; EST: 9/8/1967; REV: 6/9/2023;