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Tourist Assistant

This information is for reference only. These classifications are no longer valid and were replaced 7/1/2020.

Class Number: 
0482
Annual Salary Range:
$21,876.00 – $34,608.00
Twice-a-Month Salary Range:
$911.50 – $1,442.00
Pay Grade: 
01
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Definition

This is mid-level public contact work in the operation of a tourist Welcome Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

(The following minimum qualifications will determine merit system eligibility.  Allowable experience and education substitutions are provided in italics below the corresponding minimum qualification statement; no other substitutions will be permitted.  These minimum qualifications may also be used to evaluate applicants for Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System positions not requiring selection from merit registers.)

One or more years of experience as a Tourist Guide with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

OR

Two or more years of public contact experience in: business, advertising and promotions, public relations, communications, education, law enforcement, parks, recreation, tourism activities, or a closely related area; and a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.)

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.)

OR

Two or more years of public contact experience such as employment or credit interviewing, customer services representative, receptionist, or a closely related area; and a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.)

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.)

Job Duties

This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this classification.

Serves as a lead worker or supervises staff; assists in training staff.

Assists in developing and maintaining travel information displays and dioramas.

Greets the public; answers inquiries and provides information such as Missouri tourist publications, maps, and brochures; makes presentations to facility visitors.

Plans itineraries for tourists; provides directions to points of interest.

Prepares and maintains records and reports pertaining to site visitation.

Assumes responsibility for the overall operations of a Welcome Center in the absence of supervisor.

Represents the State of Missouri at trade shows, conferences, and related events.

Exercises considerable independence in the completion of work; receives general administrative direction.

Performs other related work as assigned.

Key Skills

Intermediate knowledge of travel and tourist attractions within the State of Missouri.

Intermediate knowledge in the use of maps, mileage charts, and related materials.

Intermediate knowledge of Missouri history, historical events, and places of interest.

Introductory knowledge of community resources and organizations.

Introductory knowledge of computers.

Ability to courteously and enthusiastically greet the general public.

Ability to speak clearly when answering inquiries and providing information regarding the State of Missouri.

Ability to make presentations.

Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.

Ability to use a computer to complete reports.

(Revised 4/1/82)
(Minor Revision 11/1/13)