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The Clerk’s Office of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado is accepting applications for an Interpreting Services Coordinator. The Clerk’s Office provides effective and efficient administrative and case management support to the Court’s judicial officers and to all others requiring services of the Court.

The Interpreting Services Coordinator serves as a resource to the Clerk’s Office on interpreter-related administrative and operational matters and oversees the assignment and reassignment of court interpreters to meet court needs, including ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of workload among interpreters. The position also supports interpreter program operations by coordinating interpreter scheduling and monitoring interpreter qualifications, sourcing/selection, orientation, background checks, and payment processes. This position reports directly to the Court Operations Supervisor. Learn more about the United States Courts here.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The representative duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Manage and oversee the district’s interpreter program and interpreting operations for court proceedings involving limited-English-proficient and communication-disabled participants, ensuring compliance with the Court Interpreter Act, Judicial Conference policy, applicable case law, and internal controls/procedures.
• Direct daily interpreter scheduling and deployment by monitoring court calendars and coordinating with courtroom deputies and other stakeholders to determine interpreter needs (language, number required, and coverage type) for hearings and trials; adjust assignments as needed and balance workloads.
• Coordinate interpreter services for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services as needed to support officer interviews and the preparation of presentence investigation reports and pretrial services reports, consistent with applicable policy and local procedures.
• Ensure interpreter qualifications and standards by engaging only certified and/or otherwise qualified interpreters and monitoring adherence to governing policies, professional standards, and court requirements.
• Coordinate accessibility services as directed by the Court, including sign language interpreters, CART, and other auxiliary aids/services, consistent with Judicial Conference policy and to support communication-disabled participants.
• Maintain and manage the local interpreter roster, including accurate contact information, availability, and other relevant interpreter data.
• Coordinate and document interpreter background checks for contract interpreters, including tracking, recordkeeping, and renewals as required.
• Administer interpreter compensation processes by preparing, processing, and auditing invoices/vouchers for accuracy and compliance with fee schedules/contracted rates, including authorized travel-related costs (mileage, lodging, parking) when applicable. 
• Obtain and maintain required certifications, user access, and mandatory training for internal judiciary financial and payment systems used to process interpreter compensation and related transactions; ensure compliance with internal controls and documentation requirements.
• Monitor and analyze interpreter utilization and attendance, maintaining records of interpreter coverage for proceedings and tracking contract interpreter attendance as needed to support service management and payment.
• Compile and report interpreter program data by monitoring usage statistics and preparing required reports and statistical summaries for the Administrative Office, judges, court leadership, and any specified reporting requirements (including congressional reporting, when applicable).
• Maintain interpreter program communications and resources by developing/updating interpreter-related information for the court’s website and preparing correspondence; respond to interpreter and stakeholder inquiries in person, by phone, and in writing.
•  Develop and deliver interpreter onboarding and orientation, including updating onboarding materials, conducting initial onboarding for staff and contract interpreters, and ensuring interpreters understand local procedures, scheduling/logistics, and billing/payment requirements.
• Provide leadership and oversight to employees performing interpreter administration functions and assist/represent the Clerk of Court, as delegated, in carrying out interpreter-related responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to a high school diploma or GED, the successful applicant must have two years of general experience and one year of specialized experience to work at CL 25. 

GENERAL EXPERIENCE is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Education above the high school level may be substituted for required general experience based on one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals one year of general experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in courts, law firms, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate two or more of the following: 
• Prior experience administering or coordinating interpreter, language access, or disability accommodation services (e.g., CART, sign language, auxiliary aids) in a comparable setting.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position.
• Experience coordinating high-volume scheduling/logistics in a court, legal, or similarly deadline-driven environment (e.g., managing calendars, vendors/contractors, and frequent last-minute changes).
• Experience preparing, processing, auditing, or reconciling invoices/vouchers for contracted services, including verifying compliance with fee schedules/contract rates and supporting documentation; experience with travel-related reimbursements (mileage, lodging, parking) is a plus.
• Proven ability to use automated systems to support efficient scheduling, accurate recordkeeping, and routine reporting (e.g., calendaring/scheduling platforms, records/case management systems, and office productivity tools).

The successful applicant will be highly organized and able to work independently, using sound judgment and discretion to manage competing priorities and deadlines. The position requires tact and professionalism when interacting with judges, court staff, justice partners, interpreters, and the public. The incumbent must communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and work collaboratively in a team-based environment. The ability to remain flexible and accurate in a fast-paced setting involving sensitive and time-critical matters is essential.

BENEFITS

• A generous benefits package is available and includes the following
• 13 days of paid vacation leave for first three years (increases with tenure
• 13 days of sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement benefits and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government match up to 5%
• Health and group life Insurance, dental, and vision
• Flexible spending accounts (Health, Dependent, Parking)
• RTD Eco Pass (if budget permits)
• On-site fitness facilities
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Student loan forgiveness to qualified persons, pursuant to the terms of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

See the complete list of benefits on our employment website here

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Court may administer pre-employment assessments as part of the screening process. This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll direct deposit. Court employees are employed on an at-will basis and are not covered by federal civil service classifications or regulations. In accordance with federal immigration law, public employers must verify employment eligibility and may hire only individuals who are lawful permanent residents (i.e., green card holders) who are seeking U.S. citizenship. Applicants are not required to complete Questions 18–20 on Form AO-78 regarding criminal history. Criminal history is not automatically disqualifying; all available information—past and present, favorable and unfavorable—will be considered in determining an applicant’s suitability, reliability and trustworthiness.

All compensation and promotions are subject to final approval by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

Applications must be submitted through this website. If there are technical issues with the application portal, candidates may submit a single pdf document via email to: cod_hrd@cod.uscourts.gov. Please note “Vacancy Announcement: 2026-12-USDC” in the subject line of the email and include resume, cover letter, AO 78 and SF-50 if current/prior federal employee outside of Colorado. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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