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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

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