ASL Interpreter – Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) at GD Resources

ASL Interpreter – Anniston Army Depot (ANAD)

Location

Anniston Army Depot, Bynum, Calhoun County, Alabama (on-site)
Occasional assignments may occur elsewhere within Calhoun County.

Position Type

Contract-based, On As-Needed-Service (AON)
Support for internal events and functions requiring ASL interpretation.

Period of Performance

Ongoing; assignment requests are provided at least seven (7) working days prior to each event. Events typically require a minimum 24-hour notice for location specifics.

Purpose

Provide on-site American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services for deaf and hearing-impaired employees, ensuring effective communication at workplace events, meetings, training sessions, and other Depot-related functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver ASL interpretation services at ANAD events including:

  • Employee Appreciation Days

  • Command Town Hall Meetings

  • Training sessions

  • Award ceremonies

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office visits

  • Depot Personnel Office interactions

  • Legal proceedings

  • Law enforcement interviews and investigations

  • Employee counseling and performance briefings

• Respond to service requests within two (2) working days of receipt. If unavailable after confirmation, promptly notify the EEO Office.

• Provide your own transportation. Reimbursement for mileage may apply when travel falls outside the local commuting area.

• Sign and adhere to confidentiality agreements prior to event attendance (agreement provided in contract Appendix A).

• Possess clearance or credentials to enter ANAD unescorted.

• Submit a detailed, itemized invoice including:

  • Type of event

  • Date and duration (hours/days)

  • Direct labor hours (estimated and paid)

  • Data collection costs

  • Total payment breakdown

  • Confirmation signature by EEO representative

  • Start and end dates of billing period

• Do not accept verbal or written changes to the scope from anyone other than the Contracting Officer; all changes must be issued in writing.

Required Qualifications

• ASL Certification: Provide proof of ASL interpreter certification from a recognized credentialing body.

• Interpretation Skills: Fluent expressive and receptive ASL and English interpreting, both simultaneous and consecutive.

• Security Clearance: Successfully pass all government-mandated access requirements to operate unescorted at Anniston Army Depot.

• Professionalism: Must sign and adhere to confidentiality agreement as a condition of service.

• Transportation: Capable and reliable transportation required for travel to and from service locations.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Availability: Services requested on an "as-needed" basis with advanced notice, accommodating a wide range of event types.

• Location Flexibility: Primarily based on-site at ANAD, with occasional assignments across Calhoun County.

• Communication & Confidentiality: High level of professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity to mission requirements and privacy considerations is essential.