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COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

California Department of State Hospitals
Napa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-513833

Position #(s):

480-561-1670-008

Working Title:

Communications Operator

Classification:

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

$4,690.00 - $6,459.00 A

$5,307.00 - $7,306.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Napa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Job Description And Duties

DSH-Napa Protective Services has one opening for a permanent full-time Communications Operator position. Interested candidates must have the ability to work under stress and maintain composure; follow instructions precisely; listen and translate what is heard into the appropriate action; adapt quickly to a variety of situations; act in an emergency situation; write rapidly and legibly; perform several functions simultaneously; read and comprehend at the level required for the job; establish priorities and take appropriate action; extract critical information from incoming calls; recall a variety of situations and retain information. Experience in dispatching work involving the operation of radio communications equipment/systems is highly desirable.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

  • You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application
  • Duties performed and Supervisor’s name and contact information must be completed on the STD 678. - Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • If you meet the minimum qualification for the position, you are also required to pass the examination to obtain eligibility for appointment. Here is the link for the exam Communications Operator EX-3290 . Please read the exam bulletin in its entirety.

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For more information visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

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Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Salary : $4,690 - $7,306

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