An Interpreter or Translator uses language and communication skills to convert words and concepts from one spoken language to another, or from spoken language to sign language. Works with written information and texts to create translations that are accurate and capture the style and nuance of the original text.
UCS-23 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM PLEASE POST ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 7620 PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY POSITION TITLE
PRINCIPAL
COURT INTERPRETER JG
23
LOCATION:
7TH
JUDICIAL DISTRICT BASE SALARY
$84,659
CLASSIFICATION:
NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS
One year of service in the Senior Court Interpreter title; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK
Under the direction of a District Executive, or Chief Clerk, Principal Court Interpreters are the highest ranking Court Interpreter in a citywide court or Judicial District. They are responsible for ensuring prompt, accurate, and consistent, oral, written, and sign interpreting services. Principal Court Interpreters are also responsible for supervising, coordinating activities, and evaluating the performance of Senior Court Interpreters, Court Interpreters, and voucher paid interpreters. Principal Court Interpreters maintain a schedule of interpreters assigned to courts or districts, and make recommendations related to interpreter staffing. Principal Court Interpreters interpret between English and another language, collect and analyze statistics related to interpreter services, perform clerical and administrative tasks, and other related duties.
ASSIGNMENT
Duties include, but are not limited to: supervising all interpreters in the 7th Judicial District; monitoring the quality of interpreting services, evaluating issues and recommending solutions; planning and coordinating work schedules for all interpreters; training subordinate staff; investigating and resolving complaints related to interpreter services; developing performance standards and checking for compliance; evaluating court interpreters' language proficiency and overall performance; preparing reports; and interpreting verbatim between English and another language in formal and informal settings. Travel is required.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System . All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
NYS Unified Court System employees meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf, a resume, and cover letter by email to 7JDApplications@nycourts.
gov or by mail to:
AMY MONACHINO DISTRICT EXECUTIVE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT HALL OF JUSTICE ROCHESTER, NY 14614-2184 APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM. POSTING DATE
September 4, 2026 APPLICATIONS
MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY
October 2, 2026 The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
