Interpreters and Translators

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Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

Job Description: Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Interpreters and Translators spend a lot of their time Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others. They are naturally good at Speech Recognition, Oral Expression, Speech Clarity, and Oral Comprehension. Interpreters and Translators are typically characterized as being Artistic and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Foreign Language, English Language, and Computers and Electronics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Writing.

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Work Activities

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Thinking Creatively

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Getting Information

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Analyzing Data or Information

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Scheduling Work and Activities

Processing Information

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Coaching and Developing Others

Documenting/Recording Information

Training and Teaching Others

Developing and Building Teams

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Performing Administrative Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others

Interacting With Computers

Performing General Physical Activities

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Selling or Influencing Others

Handling and Moving Objects

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Controlling Machines and Processes

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Abilities

Speech Recognition

Oral Expression

Speech Clarity

Oral Comprehension

Written Comprehension

Written Expression

Near Vision

Information Ordering

Selective Attention

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Problem Sensitivity

Category Flexibility

Far Vision

Fluency of Ideas

Auditory Attention

Speed of Closure

Perceptual Speed

Hearing Sensitivity

Time Sharing

Originality

Finger Dexterity

Flexibility of Closure

Visualization

Memorization

Visual Color Discrimination

Trunk Strength

Multilimb Coordination

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Number Facility

Gross Body Coordination

Extent Flexibility

Static Strength

Mathematical Reasoning

Stamina

Dynamic Strength

Gross Body Equilibrium

Interests

Artistic

Social

Conventional

Investigative

Enterprising

Realistic

Knowledge

Foreign Language

English Language

Computers and Electronics

Customer and Personal Service

Clerical

Geography

Education and Training

Psychology

Law and Government

Communications and Media

Sociology and Anthropology

Mathematics

Administration and Management

Philosophy and Theology

Personnel and Human Resources

Public Safety and Security

History and Archeology

Medicine and Dentistry

Sales and Marketing

Transportation

Economics and Accounting

Biology

Telecommunications

Therapy and Counseling

Engineering and Technology

Fine Arts

Design

Chemistry

Mechanical

Building and Construction

Physics

Wages

Virginia

$86,570

New Jersey

$67,710

Colorado

$56,480

Maine

$52,460

Connecticut

$52,100

New York

$51,120

Massachusetts

$50,100

Maryland

$48,510

Missouri

$47,080

North Dakota

$45,770

Michigan

$45,530

New Hampshire

$44,650

Oregon

$44,610

Alaska

$44,520

Ohio

$44,520

Minnesota

$44,330

Arizona

$44,190

Idaho

$43,130

Wisconsin

$42,930

Washington

$42,880

Arkansas

$42,660

Hawaii

$42,340

Pennsylvania

$42,310

District of Columbia

$42,120

South Dakota

$40,100

California

$39,810

Georgia

$39,540

Illinois

$39,450

Kentucky

$38,990

Kansas

$38,710

Nebraska

$38,580

Utah

$38,130

Rhode Island

$37,660

Texas

$36,950

Florida

$36,030

South Carolina

$34,900

Wyoming

$34,900

Vermont

$34,790

Indiana

$33,620

New Mexico

$33,340

Iowa

$33,040

Alabama

$32,650

Mississippi

$31,270

Montana

$30,210

Tennessee

$29,220

Louisiana

$27,640

Oklahoma

$26,350

Delaware

$22,820

West Virginia

$21,760

Puerto Rico

$18,610

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Active Listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Social Perceptiveness

Monitoring

Active Learning

Service Orientation

Time Management

Learning Strategies

Complex Problem Solving

Instructing

Coordination

Judgment and Decision Making

Management of Personnel Resources

Persuasion

Systems Analysis

Negotiation

Systems Evaluation

Mathematics

Quality Control Analysis

Operations Analysis

Operation Monitoring

Technology Design

Science

Work Values

Relationships

Working Conditions

Recognition

Achievement

Support

Independence

Work Styles

Dependability

Integrity

Independence

Attention to Detail

Self Control

Cooperation

Adaptability/Flexibility

Initiative

Concern for Others

Persistence

Social Orientation

Achievement/Effort

Stress Tolerance

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Contact With Others

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

Spend Time Sitting

Physical Proximity

Deal With External Customers

Telephone

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Time Pressure

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Face-to-Face Discussions

Coordinate or Lead Others

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Frequency of Decision Making

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Consequence of Error

Level of Competition

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Spend Time Standing

Letters and Memos

Public Speaking

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Degree of Automation

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Contaminants

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Spend Time Walking and Running

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Duration of Typical Work Week

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Radiation

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Outdoors, Under Cover

Work Schedules

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to High Places

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

-Every day-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

Telephone

Time Pressure

Frequency of Decision Making

Face-to-Face Discussions

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Letters and Memos

Public Speaking

Exposed to Contaminants

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With External Customers

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Walking and Running

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to High Places

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Radiation

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Outdoors, Under Cover

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Contaminants

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Spend Time Walking and Running

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Public Speaking

Letters and Memos

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Frequency of Decision Making

Time Pressure

Electronic Mail

Telephone

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Spend Time Standing

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Spend Time Sitting

Face-to-Face Discussions

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Letters and Memos

Face-to-Face Discussions

Public Speaking

Telephone

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Time Pressure

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Electronic Mail

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Frequency of Decision Making

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Public Speaking

Electronic Mail

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Telephone

Time Pressure

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Contaminants

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Letters and Memos

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Decision Making

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Face-to-Face Discussions

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Face-to-Face Discussions

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Frequency of Decision Making

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Letters and Memos

Public Speaking

Exposed to Contaminants

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Time Pressure

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Telephone

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to High Places

Electronic Mail

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Very important-

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.

Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.

Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.

Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.

Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.

Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.

Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.

Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.

- Importance Supplemental-

Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.

Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.

Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.

Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.

Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.

Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.

Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

- Relevance of Task Core-

Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.

Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.

Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.

Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.

Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.

Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.

Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.

Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.

Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.

Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.

Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.

Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.

Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.

Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.

Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.

Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.

Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.

Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.

Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.

Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.

Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.

Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.

Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.

Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.

Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.

Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.

Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.

Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.

Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.

Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.

Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.

Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.

Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.

Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.

Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.

Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.

Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.

Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.

Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.

Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.

Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.

Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.

Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.

Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.

Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.

Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.

Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.

Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.

Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.

Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.

Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.

Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.

Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.

Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.

Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.

Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.

Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.

Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.

Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.

Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.

Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.

Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.

Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.

Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.

Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.

Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.

Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.

Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.

Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.

Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.

Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.

Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.

Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.

Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.

Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.

Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.

Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.

Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.

Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.

Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.

Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.

Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.

Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.

Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.

Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.

Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.

Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.

Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.

Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.

Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.

Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.

Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.

Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.

Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.

Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.

Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.

Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.

Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.

Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.

Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.

Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.

Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None

Up to and including 1 month

Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month

Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years

-Related Work Experience-

None

Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years

Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years

Over 10 years

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)

Some College Courses

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

Bachelor's Degree

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master

Master's Degree

First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession

Doctoral Degree