State of Connecticut Executive Branch

DCJ Telephone Operator (2676DC)

$21.35-$26.00 Hourly / $1,600.58-$1,949.63 BiWeekly /
$41,775.00-$50,885.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

This class is accountable for independently performing the full range of tasks involved in operating a PBX telephone switchboard, desk console or other electronic telephone system and for acting as a receptionist.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Serves as a central answering point for incoming calls; 
  • Determines caller's needs and transfers caller to appropriate extension; 
  • Places and completes local, long distance and conference calls; 
  • Answers telephone inquiries and provides general information regarding activities of the agency; 
  • Receives and announces visitors and directs them to their destinations; 
  • Uses telephone, radio paging and signaling devices to locate persons; 
  • Keeps records of toll calls and telegraph charges; 
  • Performs general clerical duties such as typing, filing, distribution and processing of mail, receiving deliveries, etc.; 
  • May staff communications center for agency; 
  • May train relief operators; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of and ability to operate a Private Branch eXchange (PBX) telephone switchboard, desk console or other electronic telephone system; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • clerical skills; 
  • Ability to
    • speak clearly and distinctly in accordance with acceptable English usage; 
    • follow written and oral instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) months of experience in the operation of electronic telephone systems or as a Private Branch eXchange (PBX) or telephone company operator.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(05)-Clerical/Secretarial

BARGAINING UNIT

(57)-DCJ AFSCME LOCAL 749

EEO

(6)-Administrative Support

SALARY INFORMATION

DC 10

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of DCJ Telephone Operator in Salary Group DC 10 approved effective October 23, 2023. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. Revised to modify format and text.) Final No. 25-082

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/11/2025
CLASS: 2676DC; EST: 6/1/1998; REV: 4/15/2025;