American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - NAS Whidbey Island (NASWI), WA

Job Description

Job Description

Location: NAS Whidbey Island, Washington
Job Type: Contract – On-site and Virtual
Clearance Level: Not required (but government facility access may be needed)

Job Summary

We are seeking qualified and experienced American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters to support deaf and hard-of-hearing personnel at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI). This position provides non-personal services in compliance with ADA and DoD policies and includes both in-person and virtual remote interpreting (VRI) support. Interpreters will perform simultaneous and consecutive interpretation during professional, technical, and environmental meetings, training sessions, and day-to-day communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and virtual ASL interpretation for deaf/hard-of-hearing government personnel

• Interpret in meetings, site visits, HR discussions, team briefings, and training sessions

• Use platforms like MS Teams and Zoom for VRI

• Provide interpretation in American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Signed English (PSE), and other forms as needed

• Ensure accurate, impartial, and confidential communication between deaf and hearing parties

• Adjust interpreting methods to suit the communication style of the client

• Use technical terminology specific to engineering, environmental compliance, and military operations

• Maintain professionalism while working independently and without direct government supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• RID National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in professional ASL interpreting in technical or government settings

• Proficiency in ASL, PSE, and transliteration methods

• Ability to interpret technical language and military-related acronyms

• Strong verbal and written communication in standard American English

• Ability to work on-demand with short notice and during emergencies (weather, illness, etc.)

• Knowledge of ADA, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and relevant DoD regulations

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with military or government agencies

• Tactile or Deaf-Blind interpretation experience

• Familiarity with Navy-specific terminology and workplace practices

Work Schedule

• Services required on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis

• Must be available for in-person meetings and remote sessions as assigned

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