Support Services Assistant (Interpreter)

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of Santa Rosa .

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor I, the Support Services Assistant – Interpreter (SSA-I) performs a wide range of interpreting services as a member of a pool of interpreters, for Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf (RCD) and other deaf or hard of hearing employees.

Note: Multiple positions may be available. Hiring Supervisor will review applications every two weeks starting 1/23/2026.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Permanent Intermittent employees are not allowed to work more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The anticipated time worked will be 22 hours per week. If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.

Special Requirements

This position requires fluency in the American Sign Language language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired. For a link to the online Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) exam, see the "Examination Information" section.

If mailing in an application, include JC#503483 / POS#813-110-9820-990 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options.

PLEASE NOTE: As a Permanent Intermittent Employee, you are not eligible to receive benefits until after you have worked a minimum of 480 hours in a control period. Holidays and leave credits are prorated based on the number of hours worked each month. To view all the attractive benefits available to state employees, .

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Support Services Assistant (Interpreter)position(s), you must first take the online exam: SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER) .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.