State of Washington Classified Job Specification
TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR LEAD
Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Work
Assist in the training of Telephone Communications Operators/Telephone Communications Operators - Hospital; instruct on departmental, institution and emergency procedures;
Monitor Telephone Communications Operators/Telephone Communications Operators - Hospital to ensure that departmental, institutional and emergency procedures are followed; report problems to supervisors;
Perform the duties of Telephone Communications Operators/Telephone Communica- tions Operators - Hospital;
May issue pagers or keys in accordance with established procedures;
May monitor telecommunications equipment and initiate established procedures;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
High School Diploma, or GED Certificate;
AND
Two years of experience as a Telephone Communications Operator. Six months of additional qualifying experience may substitute for required education.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Class Specification History
New Class: 2-07-73
Revise Title & Class: 6-17-83
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
Telephone Communications Operator – Hospital Lead: Abolished 7-11-03
Revised new class code: (formerly 2284) effective July 1, 2007
Revised DQs, changed 9/24/2012.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2017, effective 7/1/2017.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.