Receptionist​/Switchboard Operator

Position: RECEPTIONIST/SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
Salary: $17.76 - $22.66 Hourly
Location : CITY OF CARSON, CA
Job Type: PART-TIME
Job Number: 2500187
Department: City Wide
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 6/17/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

THE POSITION
The City of Carson is now accepting 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, able to operate a central multi-line telephone switchboard quickly and perform general clerical duties. In addition, the ideal candidate must be willing to engage with the public and direct calls to the appropriate departments. Candidates who have open availability including weekends, is strongly preferred.

CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION:
Variable work schedule, which will fall between Monday to Sunday, variable hours.
This is a Part-Time entry level position, limited to no more than 960 hours/fiscal year.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Typing Certificate, indicating typing speed at 40 words/minute or higher. Must be provided with the application, at the time of submission. (If you need to obtain a typing certificate, you can contact one of the providers listed within this document:

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, serve as receptionist and central telephone switchboard operator, and performs general clerical work. Provides clerical support to management, supervisory, and/or professional staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

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.

QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

Education and Experience:
Completion of formal education sufficient to ensure the ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations at the level required for successful job performance and some experience performing general clerical work.

Knowledge of:

• Basic office practices and procedures, correct English usage and arithmetic.

Skill and Ability to:

• Type at a speed of no less than 40 words per minutes from clear copy.
• Learn assigned office tasks.
• Learn the operation of standard office machines including telephone switchboard and computer.
• Learn receptionist and telephone techniques.
• Use correct English.
• Perform arithmetic computations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Index and alphabetize accurately.
• Meet approved minimal physical and medical standards.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactful with the public.

License and Certificate:

Applicants must submit original certification of the ability to type at a rate of at least 40 net wpm with application.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:

• Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects. Lower body mobility may not be required.
• Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
• Perform work which is primarily sedentary and is subject to inside environmental conditions.
• May be required to work at a video display terminal for prolonged periods.

Recruitment Process:

This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until all positions are filled. To be considered, please submit an online application. Applications will be evaluation for the depth and breadth of experience, as well as the level and relevance of education. The most qualified…