American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - NAS Whidbey Island (NASWI), WA Job at GD Resources, Washington DC

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  • GD Resources
  • Washington DC

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

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote work,

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