Receptionist​/Switchboard Operator

Position

City of Carson is now accepting applications for Receptionist/Switchboard Operator positions.

The position is part‑time, entry level, limited to no more than 960 hours per fiscal year. Variable work schedule between Monday and Sunday.

Under general supervision, serve as receptionist and central telephone switchboard operator, performing general clerical work and providing clerical support to management, supervisory, and/or professional staff.

• 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.

• Completion of formal education sufficient for reading, writing and arithmetic calculations.
• Experience performing general clerical work.
• Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute from clear copy.
• Knowledge of basic office practices and procedures, correct English usage and arithmetic.
• Ability to learn assigned office tasks, operation of standard office machines including telephone switchboard and computer, receptionist and telephone techniques, correct English, arithmetic computations, oral and written directions, indexing, alphabetizing, and meeting physical and medical standards.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with the public.

• Requires vision to read small print; may be corrected.
• Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands; lower body mobility may not be required.
• May lift, push, and/or pull not exceeding 50 pounds infrequently.
• Primarily sedentary work; may require prolonged use of a video display terminal.

The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the City will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history. Applicants are not required to disclose their criminal history or undergo a background check until receiving a conditional job offer.