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Springfield - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

USD 18 - 22

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Intermittent Tour Guide
Division: Public Engagement
Union:SEIU
Location: 401 S 2nd StSpringfield IL Sangamon County
Salary:Range $18.35 to $22.25 hourly

Benefits: Note:
To be considered for this vacancy youMUSTestablish eligibility by taking and passing a written multiple-choice examination administered at an ILSOS Department of Personnel Testing location. Please reach out to the location where you would like to test to make an appointment.
Multiple-Choice Tested Titles:
  • Tuesday 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM
  • Thursday 1:00 PM
Multiple-Choice Tested Titles with Keyboarding Assessment:
  • Wednesday 1:00 PM
  • Walk-in candidates may be accepted at the discretion of the testing center if space is available; scheduled applicants will receive priority when testing. Unscheduled applicants (walk-ins) must have completed an online application prior to arrival or may complete an online application in a Department of Personnel office prior to the beginning of the testing session; allow at least 20 minutes.
  • Questions related to job postings or applying and testing for positions can be answered by contacting the Department of Personnel or by e-mail at
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as a tour guide in the Capitol Building by directing small to large groups through the Capitol Building. Assists the general public by serving as a public inquiry liaison for individuals or groups requesting information on the buildings and grounds included in the Capitol Complex may answer questions pertaining to other tourist attractions in Springfield and the surrounding areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conducts tours for the general public and visiting groups through the Capitol Building; points out various spots of interest including artwork architectural points statues legislative offices and various aesthetic characteristics of the Capitol Building takes visiting groups into the gallery of the house and senate chambers when in session and may answer general questions pertaining to the Legislative process.
  • Assists the public and visitors in locating various departments to procure services and directs the general public and visitors to other office buildings or locations for requested services. Needs to know room locations in capitol building give all accurate information.
  • Hands out various literature and publications concerning services and programs of the State of Illinois. Gives out information on Special Events scheduled in the Capitol Complex.
  • Answers telephone inquiries and provides general information to callers; places calls to locate services for employees visitors or the general public. May be required to fill in at the Illinois Visitors Center in the event of an absence.
  • Must be courteous friendly and smile at groups/visitors/employees. Uniforms must be clean at all times. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school or one year interpretive/guide experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • Requires elementary knowledge of interpretive/guide techniques.
  • Requires elementary knowledge of Illinois history.
  • Requires elementary knowledge of historical research methods.
  • Requires ability to prepare reports and keep records.
  • Requires ability to communicate effectively with groups and local organizations to meet the public courteously and answer questions in a tactful manner.
Application Process:
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital or veteran status or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type

Part-Time

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