Job Description

Job Description and Duties

GUIDE TRAINEE, HISTORICAL MONUMENT – SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT / HEARST CASTLE

“Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).”

This position works under the direct supervision of the Guide II Supervisors and under the general direction of the Museum Director. The reporting location is the Hilltop Guide Section Office at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument. 

The duties for the Guide Trainee will include conducting guided tours of the monument buildings and grounds. The tours/ interpretation provided to the public should encompass the historic, artistic, cultural, architectural, and natural aspects of the monument. Occasionally will provide roving and stationary interpretation to the public on the monument grounds and other areas as needed. The incumbent will also diplomatically convey monument rules and regulations to the public. They will do so in a way to maintain the integrity of the monument and aid in the protection of the facility from theft, damage, and vandalism.

This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position please contact Mike Davis, Michael.Davis@parks.ca.gov

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Work shifts ranging in length from 4 to 10.5 hours, depending on scheduling and operational need. This position requires working outdoors in any kind of weather. All duties will be performed in compliance with state and district health and safety plans and policies.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you  must include the Position # 549-742-2791-901and the Job Control #  JC-474087in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note:  If you are applying for multiple positions, you  must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately.  Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Traineeship, Remote job, Outdoor, Shift work,

Similar Jobs