Travel Guides

Job Description: Plan, organize, and conduct long distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

Travel Guides spend a lot of their time Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. They are naturally good at Speech Recognition, Speech Clarity, Oral Comprehension, and Oral Expression. Travel Guides are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Sales and Marketing, Customer and Personal Service, and Clerical and are skilled at Active Listening and Reading Comprehension.

Work Activities

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

Abilities

Speech Recognition
  
Speech Clarity
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Written Comprehension
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Near Vision
  
Information Ordering
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Far Vision
  
Category Flexibility
  
Written Expression
  
Time Sharing
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Number Facility
  
Selective Attention
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Memorization
  
Control Precision
  
Visualization
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Depth Perception
  
Speed of Closure
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Auditory Attention
  
Response Orientation
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Reaction Time
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Trunk Strength
  
Rate Control
  
Static Strength
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Stamina
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Night Vision
  

Interests

Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Social
  
Realistic
  
Artistic
  
Investigative
  

Knowledge

Sales and Marketing
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Clerical
  
Administration and Management
  
Geography
  
Education and Training
  
English Language
  
Transportation
  
History and Archeology
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Mathematics
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Communications and Media
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Fine Arts
  
Production and Processing
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Law and Government
  
Foreign Language
  
Psychology
  
Telecommunications
  

Wages

Texas
$50,550  
 
Connecticut
$42,940  
 
Illinois
$42,010  
 
New York
$39,140  
 
North Carolina
$36,360  
 
Ohio
$35,620  
 
Virginia
$33,530  
 
Washington
$33,180  
 
Colorado
$32,460  
 
Indiana
$32,220  
 
California
$31,460  
 
Arizona
$31,010  
 
Minnesota
$27,650  
 
Pennsylvania
$26,590  
 
Florida
$26,470  
 
Oregon
$23,120  
 
Massachusetts
$22,470  
 
Maine
$19,440  
 
Louisiana
$18,600  
 
Utah
$18,570  
 
Michigan
$16,230  
 

Skills

Active Listening
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Critical Thinking
  
Coordination
  
Service Orientation
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Persuasion
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Speaking
  
Monitoring
  
Negotiation
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Writing
  
Instructing
  
Learning Strategies
  
Time Management
  
Active Learning
  
Systems Analysis
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Mathematics
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Operation and Control
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Operations Analysis
  
Technology Design
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Programming
  
Equipment Selection
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Support
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

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

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

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

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

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

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

-Every day-

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

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

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

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

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

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

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

-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-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
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 Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

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

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

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

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

-Never-

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

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

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

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

-Once a week or more but not every day-

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

-Once a year or more but not every month-

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

-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-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

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

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
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-

Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
  
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
  
Sell travel packages.
  
Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
  
Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
  
Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
  
Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
  
Pay bills and record checks issued.
  
Attend to special needs of tour participants.
  
Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
  
Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Administer first aid to injured group participants.
  
Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity/tour sites.
  
Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
  
Instruct novices in climbing techniques, mountaineering, and wilderness survival, and demonstrate use of hunting, fishing, and climbing equipment.
  
Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
  
Explain hunting and fishing laws to groups in order to ensure compliance.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
  
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
  
Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
  
Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
  
Sell travel packages.
  
Attend to special needs of tour participants.
  
Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
  
Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
  
Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
  
Pay bills and record checks issued.
  
Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Administer first aid to injured group participants.
  
Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
  
Explain hunting and fishing laws to groups in order to ensure compliance.
  
Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity/tour sites.
  
Instruct novices in climbing techniques, mountaineering, and wilderness survival, and demonstrate use of hunting, fishing, and climbing equipment.
  

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

Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
  
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
  
Attend to special needs of tour participants.
  
Pay bills and record checks issued.
  
Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
  
Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
  
Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
  
Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
  
Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
  

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

Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
  
Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity/tour sites.
  
Instruct novices in climbing techniques, mountaineering, and wilderness survival, and demonstrate use of hunting, fishing, and climbing equipment.
  
Administer first aid to injured group participants.
  
Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
  

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

Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
  
Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
  
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
  
Attend to special needs of tour participants.
  
Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
  
Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
  
Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
  
Pay bills and record checks issued.
  
Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
  
Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
  

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

Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity/tour sites.
  
Administer first aid to injured group participants.
  
Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
  
Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
  

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

Pay bills and record checks issued.
  
Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
  
Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
  
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
  
Attend to special needs of tour participants.
  
Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
  
Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
  
Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
  
Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
  
Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
  
Sell travel packages.
  

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

Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
  
Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity/tour sites.
  
Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
  
Administer first aid to injured group participants.
  

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

Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
  
Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
  
Pay bills and record checks issued.
  
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
  
Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
  
Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
  
Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
  
Attend to special needs of tour participants.
  
Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
  
Sell travel packages.
  
Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
  

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

Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity/tour sites.
  
Explain hunting and fishing laws to groups in order to ensure compliance.
  
Administer first aid to injured group participants.
  
Instruct novices in climbing techniques, mountaineering, and wilderness survival, and demonstrate use of hunting, fishing, and climbing equipment.
  
Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
  
Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
  

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

Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
  
Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
  
Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
  
Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
  
Attend to special needs of tour participants.
  
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
  
Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
  
Sell travel packages.
  
Pay bills and record checks issued.
  
Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
  
Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
  

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

Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
  
Administer first aid to injured group participants.
  
Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
  

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

Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
  
Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
  
Sell travel packages.
  
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
  
Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
  
Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
  
Pay bills and record checks issued.
  
Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
  
Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
  
Attend to special needs of tour participants.
  
Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
  

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

Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
  
Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
  
Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity/tour sites.
  
Administer first aid to injured group participants.
  

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

Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
  
Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
  
Attend to special needs of tour participants.
  
Sell travel packages.
  
Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
  
Pay bills and record checks issued.
  
Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
  
Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
  
Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
  
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
  
Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
  

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

Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
  
Explain hunting and fishing laws to groups in order to ensure compliance.
  
Instruct novices in climbing techniques, mountaineering, and wilderness survival, and demonstrate use of hunting, fishing, and climbing equipment.
  
Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity/tour sites.
  

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
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 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
  
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
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
  
Master's Degree