What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Operator position at City of Bloomington, IN?
Description
The City is currently in the process of implementing a new salary structure. Depending on the progress of this implementation, the salary offered to the selected candidate may be higher than the amount currently posted. However, the candidate will not be offered a salary lower than the posted amount for this position.
Duties
This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Essential (primary)
Relay factual and helpful information to and from customers and other members of the public via multi-line telephone, email, and proprietary software, such as GIS.
Facilitate City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) activities by communicating clearly and efficiently with CBU staff, other City Departments, and external stakeholders.
Support CBU decision-making via data collection and distribution.
Protect CBU assets and personnel safety by monitoring via close circuit television all activity surrounding the CBU Service Center and communicating anomalies.
Initiate City staff activities in response to severe weather or other emergencies.
Promote efficient City traffic flow for emergency responders by communicating CBU-related street closings/openings.
Develop all materials for CBU staff internal communications, such as contact and notification lists.
Coordinate calls from work crews and dispatches assistance if necessary.
Maintain petty cash for CBU Service Center vending machine reimbursements.
Participate in quarterly meetings, annual training, and assists in training new Communication Operators.
May be asked to monitor tank elevations.
Responsible for finding replacement if a scheduled individual cannot work.
Take all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
High school diploma / GED, limited training or a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Over one year of experience.
Knowledge of department functions and standard office procedures, and ability to learn to operate various communication equipment, such as office phones and email systems.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and ability to perform arithmetic calculations.
Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship
The Communications Office is staffed 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Generally, works routine hours, but may be asked to cover other shifts as needed.
The work environment is a modern office with no unusual physical demands.
Maintains frequent contact with department supervisors and associates, representatives of other government and community agencies, and members of the general public for the purpose of receiving daily assignments and giving and receiving factual work-related information.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
