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Salary: See Position Description Location : Woodbridge, VA Job Type: Full-Time (FT) Job Number: 202610380 Department: EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Division: COMMUNICATIONS Opening Date: 02/26/2026 Closing Date: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern GRADE: C42 Hiring Salary: $82,777.50 - $111,033.00 Introduction Prince William County is committed to ensuring that all residents can access information, services and opportunities to engage with their local government. The Language Access Coordinator plays a key role in advancing these efforts by supporting communication and engagement with residents who primarily speak languages other than English and are limited with English proficiency. This position is housed within the county's Office of Communications and Engagement and works collaboratively across departments to strengthen language access practices countywide. About This Role: The Language Access Coordinator is responsible for coordinating language translation and interpreter services to provide meaningful access to the county's programs and services for members of the general public with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). This position's primary responsibilities include working closely with the Office of Equity and Inclusion on the language access plan implementation, as well as quality control and workflow coordination to ensure organizational compliance across the county regarding Title VI Limited English Proficiency standards. This role supports departments in meeting language access requirements, provides appropriate training on meeting requirements, coordinates multilingual communications, and manages or supports social media and outreach efforts in multiple languages. The Language Access Coordinator serves as both a strategic partner and a hands-on resource. The successful candidate will actively engage with county agencies to provide inclusive communications and community engagement for all county residents. The ideal candidate should: • Think creatively, embrace new approaches, and pioneer innovative solutions to intricate problems • Work effectively both independently and within a team • Exercise independent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills • Handle multiple priorities, processes, and demands in a dynamic work environment • Set priorities, implement changes, and organize work • Work under pressure with frequent interruptions • Perform interpretation and translation duties, as needed • Have the experience coordinating projects, developing processes, or implementing policies across teams or departments • Be able to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholders • Be able to assess language needs and quality of interpretation/translation • Have a strong understanding of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, and language access compliance requirements • Have knowledge of current best practices for both translation and interpretation services • Have knowledge of program and project management tools and recordkeeping skills • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D., and 5 years of demonstrated experience in language access programs, translation/interpretation service, equity-focused initiatives with a focus on community engagement. Preferences: • Bachelor's degree in communications, public administration, public policy, linguistics, community engagement, or a related field • 5 or more years of demonstrated experience supporting communications, community engagement, and language access or equity-focused initiatives • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish • Experience coordinating projects, developing processes, or implementing policies across teams or departments • Five (5) or more years of experience providing oral interpretation • Experience working in or with local government or public sector organizations • Experience developing and delivering training classes and materials • Possess intermediate-level computer skills in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel • Certification in interpretation or translation (e.g., ATA, CCHI). Special Requirements: • Spanish language proficiency is required for this position. A satisfactory score on the interpretation and technical translation assessment will be required. • Knowledge and familiarity with language access laws, regulations, and best practices (e.g., Title VI, ADA, or similar frameworks) is required for this position. • Ability to manage vendor contracts for interpretation and translation services. Work Schedule: • Full-time, exempt position • Monday-Friday, standard business hours (some evening or weekend work may be required for events) Starting Salary Range: $82,777.50 - $111,033.00 Annually We also offer great benefits, including: Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans Paid Annual Leave Paid Personal Leave Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans Optional Group Life Insurance An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Development Opportunities Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please click here: NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. SEE YOURSELF HERE! Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan. Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position. The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits: Temporary Provisional Seasonal employees Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates. 01 By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer. Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process. No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process. 02 Please select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education. Master's Degree or higher in communications, public administration, public policy, linguistics, community engagement, or a related field. Master's Degree or higher in an unrelated field Bachelor's degree in communications, public administration, public policy, linguistics, community engagement, or a related field. Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated field Associate's Degree in communications, public administration, public policy, linguistics, community engagement, or a related field. Associate's Degree in an unrelated field HS/GED None of the above 03 Please quantify your experience in language access programs, translation/interpretation service, equity-focused initiatives with a focus on community engagement. 7 or more years of experience 5-6 years of experience 3-4 years of experience 1-2 years of experience Less than 1 year of experience No experience 04 Please quantify your experience supporting communications, community engagement, language access or equity-focused initiatives. 7 or more years of experience 5-6 years of experience 3-4 years of experience 1-2 years of experience Less than 1 year of experience No experience 05 Please quantify your full-time equivalent professional experience in the functional areas of language services, program/project management, communications, and/or training? 7 or more years of experience 5-6 years of experience 3-4 years of experience 1-2 years of experience Less than 1 year of experience No experience 06 How many years of professional experience do you have providing interpretation and/or translation services? 7 or more years of experience 5-6 years of experience 3-4 years of experience 1-2 years of experience Less than 1 year of experience No experience 07 How familiar are you with language access laws, regulations and best practices? Very Somewhat Not at all 08 If you chose very or somewhat, please provide a brief description of your experience below. 09 Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word. Advanced - Extensive knowledge of almost all function of program including mail merge, macros,creating a table of contents, creating bookmarks and cross-referencing. Intermediate - Knowledge of common commands such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; setting up the ruler; indenting paragraphs, using tabs and tables; inserting captions, footnotes, endnotes, special characters, or hard page breaks; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; inserting an equation, adding comments and tracking changes. Beginner - Basic knowledge of creating, editing, formatting, and saving simple documents; inserting simple tables; and proofreading documents for accuracy No experience 10 Please quantify the years of professional experience you have developing and delivering training classes andmaterials? 7 or more years of experience 5-6 years of experience 3-4 years of experience 1-2 years of experience Less than 1 year of experience 11 Are you fluent in more than one language? Yes No 12 Please share the languages in which you are fluent. If none, please enter N/A. Required Question