Tour Guides and Escorts

Job Description: Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.

Tour Guides and Escorts spend a lot of their time Performing for or Working Directly with the Public. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Speech Clarity, and Speech Recognition. Tour Guides and Escorts are typically characterized as being Social and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, History and Archeology, and English Language and are skilled at Active Listening and Speaking.

Work Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Getting Information
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Processing Information
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  

Abilities

Oral Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speech Recognition
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Far Vision
  
Information Ordering
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Category Flexibility
  
Near Vision
  
Memorization
  
Originality
  
Trunk Strength
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Time Sharing
  
Written Expression
  
Selective Attention
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Stamina
  
Static Strength
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Visualization
  
Number Facility
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  

Interests

Social
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Realistic
  
Investigative
  
Conventional
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
History and Archeology
  
English Language
  
Education and Training
  
Geography
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Communications and Media
  
Fine Arts
  
Psychology
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Biology
  
Clerical
  
Administration and Management
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Mathematics
  
Transportation
  
Foreign Language
  
Physics
  
Chemistry
  
Mechanical
  

Wages

Illinois
$34,560  
 
Maryland
$32,430  
 
Arizona
$31,500  
 
District of Columbia
$30,460  
 
Alaska
$29,430  
 
New York
$28,340  
 
New Mexico
$27,980  
 
Utah
$27,820  
 
Florida
$27,530  
 
New Hampshire
$27,330  
 
Delaware
$26,450  
 
Wyoming
$26,340  
 
Colorado
$25,240  
 
Hawaii
$25,080  
 
Oklahoma
$24,530  
 
Minnesota
$24,470  
 
California
$23,770  
 
Nevada
$23,520  
 
Washington
$23,500  
 
Massachusetts
$23,490  
 
Arkansas
$23,480  
 
Rhode Island
$23,430  
 
Kentucky
$23,420  
 
Oregon
$23,140  
 
West Virginia
$22,860  
 
Idaho
$22,800  
 
Missouri
$22,760  
 
New Jersey
$22,440  
 
Montana
$22,250  
 
Virgin Islands
$21,760  
 
Pennsylvania
$21,580  
 
Virginia
$21,300  
 
Wisconsin
$21,200  
 
South Carolina
$20,410  
 
Mississippi
$20,270  
 
Indiana
$20,230  
 
Alabama
$20,020  
 
South Dakota
$19,560  
 
Nebraska
$19,540  
 
Georgia
$19,340  
 
Kansas
$19,300  
 
Maine
$19,230  
 
Connecticut
$19,060  
 
Louisiana
$18,960  
 
Michigan
$18,890  
 
Ohio
$18,850  
 
Vermont
$18,730  
 
Texas
$18,660  
 
Guam
$18,590  
 
Iowa
$18,470  
 
Tennessee
$18,420  
 
North Carolina
$18,410  
 
North Dakota
$18,100  
 
Puerto Rico
$17,820  
 

Skills

Active Listening
  
Speaking
  
Critical Thinking
  
Service Orientation
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Coordination
  
Monitoring
  
Learning Strategies
  
Instructing
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Persuasion
  
Active Learning
  
Time Management
  
Writing
  
Operations Analysis
  
Negotiation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Mathematics
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Support
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Achievement
  

Work Styles

Cooperation
  
Dependability
  
Self Control
  
Concern for Others
  
Integrity
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Social Orientation
  
Independence
  
Attention to Detail
  
Initiative
  
Leadership
  
Persistence
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Innovation
  
Analytical Thinking
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Contact With Others
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Public Speaking
  
Physical Proximity
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Telephone
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Consequence of Error
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Work Schedules
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Level of Competition
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Degree of Automation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Public Speaking
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Letters and Memos
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Telephone
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Public Speaking
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Telephone
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Telephone
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Conduct educational activities for school children.
  
Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
  
Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
  
Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
  
Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
  
Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
  
Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations.
  
Research environmental conditions and clients' skill and ability levels in order to plan expeditions, instruction, and commentary that are appropriate.
  
Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.
  
Collect fees and tickets from group members.
  
Teach skills, such as proper climbing methods, and demonstrate and advise on the use of equipment.
  
Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
  
Solicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs.
  
Speak foreign languages to communicate with foreign visitors.
  
Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
  
Drive motor vehicles to transport visitors to establishments and tour site locations.
  
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, operating switchboards, and routing mail and messages.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
  
Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
  
Conduct educational activities for school children.
  
Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
  
Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
  
Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
  
Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
  
Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations.
  
Collect fees and tickets from group members.
  
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, operating switchboards, and routing mail and messages.
  
Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.
  
Solicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs.
  
Speak foreign languages to communicate with foreign visitors.
  
Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
  
Research environmental conditions and clients' skill and ability levels in order to plan expeditions, instruction, and commentary that are appropriate.
  
Teach skills, such as proper climbing methods, and demonstrate and advise on the use of equipment.
  
Drive motor vehicles to transport visitors to establishments and tour site locations.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
  
Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
  
Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
  
Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
  
Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
  
Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
  
Conduct educational activities for school children.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Solicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs.
  
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, operating switchboards, and routing mail and messages.
  
Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
  
Teach skills, such as proper climbing methods, and demonstrate and advise on the use of equipment.
  
Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
  
Collect fees and tickets from group members.
  
Research environmental conditions and clients' skill and ability levels in order to plan expeditions, instruction, and commentary that are appropriate.
  
Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.
  
Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations.
  
Speak foreign languages to communicate with foreign visitors.
  
Drive motor vehicles to transport visitors to establishments and tour site locations.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
  
Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
  
Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
  
Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
  
Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
  
Conduct educational activities for school children.
  
Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.
  
Speak foreign languages to communicate with foreign visitors.
  
Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations.
  
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, operating switchboards, and routing mail and messages.
  
Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
  
Collect fees and tickets from group members.
  
Teach skills, such as proper climbing methods, and demonstrate and advise on the use of equipment.
  
Drive motor vehicles to transport visitors to establishments and tour site locations.
  
Solicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs.
  
Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
  
Research environmental conditions and clients' skill and ability levels in order to plan expeditions, instruction, and commentary that are appropriate.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
  
Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
  
Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
  
Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
  
Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
  
Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
  
Conduct educational activities for school children.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Research environmental conditions and clients' skill and ability levels in order to plan expeditions, instruction, and commentary that are appropriate.
  
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, operating switchboards, and routing mail and messages.
  
Speak foreign languages to communicate with foreign visitors.
  
Collect fees and tickets from group members.
  
Solicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs.
  
Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
  
Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations.
  
Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.
  
Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
  
Drive motor vehicles to transport visitors to establishments and tour site locations.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct educational activities for school children.
  
Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
  
Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
  
Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
  
Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
  
Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
  
Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Teach skills, such as proper climbing methods, and demonstrate and advise on the use of equipment.
  
Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
  
Research environmental conditions and clients' skill and ability levels in order to plan expeditions, instruction, and commentary that are appropriate.
  
Collect fees and tickets from group members.
  
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, operating switchboards, and routing mail and messages.
  
Solicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs.
  
Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.
  
Speak foreign languages to communicate with foreign visitors.
  
Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations.
  
Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct educational activities for school children.
  
Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
  
Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
  
Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
  
Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
  
Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
  
Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
  
Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
  
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, operating switchboards, and routing mail and messages.
  
Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations.
  
Speak foreign languages to communicate with foreign visitors.
  
Drive motor vehicles to transport visitors to establishments and tour site locations.
  
Solicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs.
  
Collect fees and tickets from group members.
  
Teach skills, such as proper climbing methods, and demonstrate and advise on the use of equipment.
  
Research environmental conditions and clients' skill and ability levels in order to plan expeditions, instruction, and commentary that are appropriate.
  
Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
  
Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
  
Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
  
Conduct educational activities for school children.
  
Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
  
Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
  
Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Collect fees and tickets from group members.
  
Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
  
Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.
  
Solicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs.
  
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, operating switchboards, and routing mail and messages.
  
Teach skills, such as proper climbing methods, and demonstrate and advise on the use of equipment.
  
Speak foreign languages to communicate with foreign visitors.
  
Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
  
Drive motor vehicles to transport visitors to establishments and tour site locations.
  
Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations.
  
Research environmental conditions and clients' skill and ability levels in order to plan expeditions, instruction, and commentary that are appropriate.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
  
Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
  
Conduct educational activities for school children.
  
Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
  
Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
  
Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
  
Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations.
  
Speak foreign languages to communicate with foreign visitors.
  
Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
  
Research environmental conditions and clients' skill and ability levels in order to plan expeditions, instruction, and commentary that are appropriate.
  
Solicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs.
  
Teach skills, such as proper climbing methods, and demonstrate and advise on the use of equipment.
  
Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.
  
Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
  
Collect fees and tickets from group members.
  
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, operating switchboards, and routing mail and messages.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree