Environmental Language Services Manager

Environmental Language Services Manager

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 retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

Medical and dental health 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

A variety of employee resource groups

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to : https : / / studentloans.gov / myDirectLoan / pslfFlow.action#! / pslf / launch

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, which provides language services to the Environmental Divisions at CDPHE. The person in this position will serve as a Spanish translator and editor for environmental content; oversee staff and contractors who are providing translation and interpretation services, including ensuring the quality of their work; and manage workflow for language services requests from multiple divisions.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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 of professional English / Spanish translation, transcreation, editing, and proofreading.

OR Education 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 professional 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 :

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 written material 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 dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us 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 spb.colorado.gov / board-rules.

Supplemental Information

A complete application packet must include :

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information : www.colorado.gov / pacific / dhr / benefits

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