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COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

Public Relations / Communications

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

  • 5111408
  • Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
  • Eastern State Hospital
  • Public Relations / Communications
  • Full-Time (Salaried)
  • Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
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Title: COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator I

Hiring Range: $35,848-$49,470

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provide a customer service oriented central reception function for the hospital that disseminates routine and emergency incident information. 24 hours a day/7 day a week. Mobilize emergency services and personnel in response to crisis situations involving life or property. This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions are required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays, and/or overtime as requested.


Successful candidate should possess:
• Be able to satisfactorily complete or resolve simultaneous requests or tasks.
• Extensive years of experience in customer service with the ability to communicate clearly and
• professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality.
• Ability to be flexible and able to work rotating shifts as well as weekends, holidays and occasional overtime.
• Ability to act in the capacity of essential personnel during emergency/crisis situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience providing customer service.

Able to attend Telecommunications School at the Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Academy after start of employment.

Additional Considerations

Experience using multi-line telephone system and various office equipment.
Experience in a medical setting.
Experience in a Security Control Center.
Experience dispatching calls for security or law enforcement.
Experience monitoring fire alarm systems.



Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

 

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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