Receptionist/Switchboard Operator

City of Carson • Carson, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Carson is seeking applications for Receptionist/Switchboard Operator positions. This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled and may close without notice. Applications will be reviewed weekly. The ideal candidate must be able to handle a high volume of calls from the public, operate a central multi-line telephone switchboard quickly, and perform general clerical duties. The ideal candidate must also be willing to engage with the public and direct calls to the appropriate departments. Candidates with open availability, including weekends, are strongly preferred. This is a Part-Time, entry-level position, limited to no more than 960 hours per fiscal year. Under general supervision, this role serves as a receptionist and central telephone switchboard operator, and performs general clerical work, providing clerical support to management, supervisory, and/or professional staff.

Requirements

• Completion of formal education sufficient to ensure the ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations at the level required for successful job performance.
• Some experience performing general clerical work.
• Typing at a speed of no less than 40 words per minute from clear copy.
• Ability to learn assigned office tasks.
• Ability to learn the operation of standard office machines including telephone switchboard and computer.
• Ability to learn receptionist and telephone techniques.
• Ability to use correct English.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to index and alphabetize accurately.
• Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with the public.
• Must submit original certification of the ability to type at a rate of at least 40 net wpm with application.

Nice To Haves

• Open availability including weekends is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as general receptionist for the Community Center.
• Provides information to the general public.
• Directs visitors to appropriate departments.
• Operates central telephone switchboard.
• Forwards calls to appropriate City staff.
• Performs general clerical duties of typing, filing, receiving and processing mail.
• Searches records and files for readily identified information.
• Operates standard office machines.

Benefits

• Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• The City of Carson intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed