DSHS Lakeland Chief Switchboard and Telephone Operator
State of Washington
Medical Lake, Washington, U.S.
Full-time, Permanent
Posted Dec 11, 2025
Onsite
Compensation
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About the role
DSHS's Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHHA) is seeking a PBX Chief Operator to join our dedicated team at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake, WA.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct all PBX staff to include: hiring, training and evaluating staff in proper operation/compliance of all DSHS, DDA, Lakeland Village and accompanying procedures
- Write/perform performance evaluations on PBX operators
- Complete Daily Activity Report for timekeeping of PBX operators
- Disseminate all emergency (STAT) calls related to medical, behavior, fire and disaster
- Monitor office equipment for needed maintenance, repair/replacement
- Monitor campus wide Simplex/Grinnell multi-panel fire alarm and fire suppression system
- Engage in customer service and public relations for callers, visitors, employees and clients
- Coordinate problems with ISSD that effect operations of switchboard/phone lines
Requirements
- At least two years of experience as PBX operator or PBX Security Communications Operator
- Working knowledge of supervisory concepts/principles in the managing of personnel, effective verbal/non-verbal communication, and state resources/equipment
- Skilled use of computers and Microsoft programs: Word, Access, Outlook and Excel
- Able to type 32 wpm
- Graduated from high school or hold GED equivalency
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and basic life insurance
- Flexible spending account for health care expenses
- Basic life and long-term disability insurance
- Dependent care assistance
- Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement and Deferred Compensation
- Social Security
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Paid holidays and personal holiday
- Sick leave
- Vacation (Annual Leave)
- Military Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Leave Sharing
- Parental Leave
- Leave Without Pay
About the Company
DSHS's Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHHA) is seeking a PBX Chief Operator to join our dedicated team at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake, WA.
Job Details
Salary Range
Salary not disclosed
Location
Medical Lake, Washington, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-time, Permanent
Original Posting
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