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Position number :                    K0245944

Location of Employment:      Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka, KS 66612

Position Title and Salary :       Language Access Program Manager, grade 50, $84,350.45 annually                                                            $92,960.10 after one year of successful performance.

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Remote work is available for qualified candidates. The selected candidate must be able to report to the Topeka office with notice.

Job Duties: The Language Access Program Manager is responsible for developing, administering, and overseeing statewide language access initiatives for the Kansas Judicial Branch. The position reports to the Chief of Access to Justice Initiatives.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED (Position may not include all duties listed and duties listed may not cover all duties that may be performed.)

+ Serve as the primary language access coordinator for the statewide judicial branch and fulfill all related responsibilities outlined in relevant rules, laws, and regulations.

+ Develop language access resources, programs, and educational materials.

+ Revise forms, publications, and website content.

+ Develop and maintain interpreter information and resource materials.

+ Establish systems for tracking language access metrics.

+ Provide training on language access topics.

+ Provide technical assistance, support to, and coordination for judges and employees.

+ Analyze pertinent laws, court rules, and court policies and procedures.

+ Propose, draft, and implement necessary court rules and procedural changes to ensure effective and consistent implementation of language access programs.

+ Oversee fiscal and contractual commitments.

+ Coordinate, facilitate, and/or participate in a variety of meetings, conferences, and other related events to receive and convey information about language access.

+ Assess and develop data collection practices, statistical measures, reports, and surveys to inform programmatic changes.

+ Assist courts with language access planning.

+ Oversee implementation of goals outlined in the statewide language access plan.

+ Staff the Supreme Court’s Language Access Committee.

+ Support other access to justice projects on an as-needed basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of court interpreting and translation practices.

+ Knowledge of plain language principles.

+ Experience with program planning and reporting, grant administration, court and governmental protocols, and criminal and civil justice processes.

+ Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to language access.

+ Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Required Education and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Languages, Interpreting & Translation, or a related field.

+ At least two years of experience in a related field.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

+ A valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ At least three years of work experience within a court system.

+ Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), or other relevant advanced degree from an accredited institution.

+ Applicants who can read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish using correct grammar and syntax, are preferred for this position.

Applications will be accepted until: Open until filled

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process.  A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch.  If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact [email protected] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER

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