SPEC:  GUIDE TRAINEE, HISTORICAL MONUMENT
                             CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD

                                                 SPECIFICATION


                                                       Schematic Code:  BU95
                                                       Class Code:      2791
                                                       Established:     4/4/68
                                                       Revised:         12/4/90
                                                       Title Changed:   --


                            GUIDE TRAINEE, HISTORICAL MONUMENT


                                        DEFINITION

           Under close supervision, to learn various methods of interpreting
           historical facilities, sites, and objects to the visiting public; to
           perform routine work involving the interpretation of exhibits and
           historical objects; and to do other related work.


                                   JOB CHARACTERISTICS

           This class is used to train individuals to interpret historical
           sites and facilities, primarily through guiding public tours.  Work
           is normally on an intermittent basis.  Only temporary appointments
           will be made to this class.  After six months of experience as a
           Guide Trainee, Historical Monument, incumbents become eligible to
           compete in the examination for the class Guide I, Historical
           Monument, which is the journeyperson level class in the Guide,
           Historical Monument, class series.


                                      TYPICAL TASKS

           Receives training, including both on-the-job training and selected
           reading assignments in the various methods used in interpreting
           historical sites and objects and in the leading and control of
           public groups; conducts visitors on guided tours; explains the
           historical significance of the unit and exhibits to the individuals
           and groups; protects buildings and exhibits from theft, damage, and
           vandalism; explains park rules and regulations and maintains order;
           may assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the monument; may
           collect fees, keep records, and perform other related clerical
           tasks.


                                  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

           Education:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
           (Paid or nonpaid experience involving a major emphasis on oral
           presentation before groups may be substituted for the required
           education on a year-for-year basis.)


                                 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

           Ability to:  Speak effectively before groups; deal tactfully with
           individuals and groups; analyze situations accurately and take
           effective action.


                             SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

           Neat appearance; good speaking voice; willingness to work on
           Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays and on call, and to wear standard
           uniforms or dress pertinent to the historical period involved;
           ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.


                           ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

           Completion of college level courses in English, speech, drama or
           history, or related areas.