Environmental Language Services Manager

State of Colorado

  • Denver, CO
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 9 days ago
This position is only open to current, permanent residents of the State of Colorado.
This is a HYBRID position (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change).The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
  • Employee wellness programs and facilities
  • Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
  • Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
  • Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
  • Strong, yet flexible
including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans * Paid life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
  • Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
  • Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
  • Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and
  • A variety of employee resource groups
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: About the Work Unit:The Office of Environmental Justice (“OEJ”) seeks to advance environmental justice in Colorado and implement statutory environmental justice mandates, including specific benchmarks and targets established by the Environmental Justice Act. We work in partnership with disproportionately impacted communities (“DI communities”); the Environmental Justice Advisory Board (“EJAB”); other federal, state, local, and tribal government partners; and offices and divisions with CDPHE. Our role includes meaningful engagement of DI communities; administering the Environmental Justice Grants Program and Supplemental Environmental Projects; partnering with the Water Quality Control Division to implement the Mobile Home Water Quality Act; providing high-quality spatial analysis and mapping through Enviroscreen and the DI Communities Map; and facilitating Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analysis. What You Will Be Doing:The purpose of this position is to serve as the manager for Environmental Language Services in the Office of Environmental Justice. This role is responsible for executing the statutory requirement that OEJ ensure that language services are available to the Environmental Divisions at CDPHE, which includes developing and executing processes for providing translation and interpretation services, ensuring the quality of services provided by staff and contractors, supervising staff, liaising with Communications Division, and serving as a Spanish language translator for topics related to environmental health, environmental justice, and water quality.Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience Only:Seven (7) years of relevant experience in English/Spanish translation, transcreation, editing, and proofreading.
OREducation and Experience:A combination of related education in Spanish Language, Spanish or Latino/a Culture, Communications, Public Health, Environmental Sciences, or related field and/or relevant experience in English/Spanish translation, transcreation, editing, and proofreading equal to seven (7) years** This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application.** "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Preferred Qualifications:Supervisory experienceExperience with translation of technical content related to environmental justice, environmental health, environmental regulations, and/or public health.Experience developing technical guidance documents such as glossaries of termsExperience providing quality oversight for third-party translators and/or interpretersExperience working with diverse populations in a culturally sensitive way.A degree in translation or completion of a certificate training program for translators.Proficiency with computer assisted translation (CAT) tools (preferably SDL Trados Studio)Conditions of Employment:Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.Appeal Rights:An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of writtenmaterial submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action.For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at .A complete application packet must include:A completed State of Colorado application.If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.A cover letter in BOTH English and Spanish that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.The Selection Process:All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.ADAAA Accommodations:The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Daniel Mckenna at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-6319.Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first- ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

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