The purpose of Larimer County’s second language program is to encourage and recognize employees who use a second language to serve the customers of Larimer County. Our ability to communicate with our non-English speaking residents, customers, and visitors to the County strengthens our overall service delivery, enhances customer services, and creates a more inclusive culture.
IMPORTANT: At this time, the County is only offering Second Language Testing and Compensation to employees who speak Spanish. This program may expand in the future to include other languages.
The County will provide a flat rate each pay period consistent with the table contained in this program description to employees (regular or limited-term) who have completed the application and approval process. This compensation is being offered to employees who are not already receiving increased pay in their annual salaries in bilingual required positions. Employees must be utilizing their second language skills during work hours for work purposes to be eligible. The frequency of use of the second language and proficiency level will determine the additional compensation an employee will receive per pay period.
ELIGIBILITY
In order for an employee to be eligible for the Second Language Compensation program, the employee must submit an application*, approved by their Supervisor and Decision Maker.
- The complete approved application will be automatically sent to the Human Resources Department email (HumanResources@co.larimer.co.us).
- Once the application is processed, the employee will be scheduled for fluency testing with Language Testing International (LTI).
- The results of the testing will be provided to the Human Resources department and communicated to the employee and Supervisor.
The employee must recertify for the program annually by submitting a recertification form, which must be approved by the Supervisor and Decision Maker.
* Applications received after a test window has closed will automatically be entered in the next testing group.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Regular or Limited-term employees
- Must have a ‘standard’ or ‘above standard’ on their most recent performance evaluation to qualify.
- Completed and approved program application.
- Annually recertify for the program.