Job Description

Job Description and Duties

GUIDE TRAINEE, HISTORICAL MONUMENT – MONTEREY DISTRICT

“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).”

Monterey State Historic Park (MSHP) is looking to hire Guide Trainee positions!

The reporting location is the Monterey State Historic Park located in downtown Monterey, CA at the Pacific House. Primary working locations are at the various historic sites that make up MSHP but the position may be directed to work at other locations throughout the Asilomar sector including the Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds. Under the close supervision of the Guide II (Supervisor), the Guide Trainee provides support for the operation of Monterey State Historic Park by serving as a source of information to its’ visitors while monitoring special events, staffing museums, assisting with school and volunteer programs, and providing walking tours. This entry level position is a fantastic way to get your foot in the door if you are looking to begin a career with California State Parks.

Typical duties include opening, staffing, and closing historic buildings; discussing Monterey’s rich natural and cultural history with park visitors; researching and conducting walking tours of the park; monitoring special events; assisting with youth programs (school and seasonal Day Camps). The ideal candidate is motivated, organized, and above all, a good people person. Candidates must be available to work weekends, holidays and special events (which may include evening shifts). The park is open Tuesday-Sunday, so weekday availability is welcome as well.  Four days of weekly availability is strongly desired.

This position may work up to 1500 hours per year in a 12 consecutive month period. 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.

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 more information, please contact Randy Davis at  [email protected] or 831-601-2960.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Guide Trainees staff a variety of historical buildings that lack modern heating and cooling systems and conduct walking tours and other duties outside on varying surfaces in ocean-influenced weather such as fog, rain and strong winds.  Walking surfaces are irregular and include pavement, historical floors and porches, dirt and sand.

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.
• 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 # 549-727-2791-901and the Job Control #  JC-495187in 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, Seasonal work, Remote work, Weekend work, Sunday, Afternoon shift, Weekday work,

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