Language Support Coordinator (management Analyst I)

Language Support Coordinator (Management Analyst I)

This position performs analytic, technical, and operational duties for the Language Skills Support Unit (LSSU). Serving as the primary point of contact for coordinating language support services, this role is critical to ensuring effective communication, compliance with legal and procedural requirements, and the efficient delivery of multilingual services. In addition to coordination responsibilities, provides in-person Spanish interpretation and related language assistance on scene, at the courthouse for court-related matters, and in other operational settings to support officers, detectives, and victim specialists. Support will be provided during regular business hours, with occasional evening, holiday, and weekend assignments as needed. Will also participate in an on-call rotation to respond to urgent investigative, court, and community engagement requests. Strong bilingual skills in Spanish both oral and written are essential for success in this position. Works under the direct supervision of the Major Crimes Bureau Commander.

Note: The assigned functional areas of the position are language support services and interpretation.

Employment Standards

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in the field related to the assigned functional area. Four years of increasingly complex technical experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Admin Assistant IV, or higher, level.

Certificates and Licenses Required

Driver's license (required)

Necessary Special Requirements

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Preferred Qualifications

Fluent in Spanish (Must pass the language proficiency exam before selection) Experience working with diverse communities, including individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). A minimum 2 years of direct experience in a court setting or with an organization closely connected to the criminal justice system, with strong knowledge of court procedures and criminal justice operations. Court Interpreter Certification Demonstrated expertise in verbal interpretation and document translation, ensuring accurate, culturally sensitive communication. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Strong ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple high-priority tasks while meeting deadlines. Skilled in building and maintaining positive relationships with staff, community groups, and the public.

Physical Requirements

Work requires the ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and to sit for long periods of time. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Selection Procedure

Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.