Job Description and Duties
GUIDE TRAINEE, HISTORICAL MONUMENT (SEASONAL) CAPITAL DISTRICT / CALIFORNIA STATE CAPITOL MUSEUM
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).
The primary reporting location for this position is the State Capitol Museum located in the California State Capitol building at 1315 10th Street in Sacramento.
This position will work under the direction of the Guide II, Historical Monument, Supervisors.
The position is primarily responsible for guiding tours, providing visitor services, setting up and monitoring special events, and other duties as needed.
Will be responsiblefor interpretation of the California State Capitol, which represents a blend of California’s past, present and future.
Will be responsible for developing and conducting their own guided tours. Additionally, the Guide Trainee will be required to monitor and check-in school groups and function as a rover, providing information to the general public or assisting other staff members.
Tour groups include the general public, school groups, adult groups, and legislative guests and dignitaries. The incumbent’s work schedule will be varied days from 9 a.
m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise requested, and will include weekends and some holidays.
This position may work up to 1500 hours per year / in a 12 consecutive month period.
This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application.
Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and / or restrictions on your application.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Erin Renfree or Terry Cook at (916) 324-2088 or at or
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Working Conditions
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift, climb stairs, and sit / stand for long periods of time.
- Walk distances on uneven surfaces.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application.
Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and / or restrictions.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimumqualifications based on a pattern of education from the classificationdescription (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree / transcriptsand / or license along with your application (STD.
678) to be considered for thisposition. If selected for theposition, official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT include anyconfidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e.,Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information,examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA / SURPLUSApplicants : You must check theSROA / Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA / Surplusletter as an additional document.
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Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance for Excluded Employees Only
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Commute Program
Voluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles.
Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)
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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
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Group Long-Term Disability Insurance For Excluded Employees Only
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Health Benefits
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Long-Term Care Program
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Reimbursement Accounts
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You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.
Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program
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Vision Benefits
Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses.
An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.