Tourist Information Counselor

THE POSITION

The Tourist Information Counselor position with the Department of Transportation offers a friendly and engaging way to help travelers explore Pennsylvania. This role allows you to share helpful information while creating positive experiences for visitors. You will build strong communication skills and learn more about attractions across the state. Join a team that helps people enjoy everything Pennsylvania has to offer.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides travelers at Welcome Centers with accurate information, helpful resources, and friendly assistance. The role supports tourism outreach, customer service, and day-to-day Welcome Center operations. As a Tourist Information Counselor, you will perform the following duties:

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  Visitor Assistance: Provide travelers with directions, lodging options, and information about attractions
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  Tourism Outreach: Support special programs, travel shows, and partnerships that promote Pennsylvania destinations
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  Center Operations: Open and close the Welcome Center, maintain displays, and keep supplies organized
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  Information Management: Prepare daily reports, track literature inventory, and handle visitor data accurately
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  Communication Support: Share updates with supervisors and assist with communications that improve operations
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  Travel Participation: Attend required meetings, tours, and travel events for training and promotional purposes

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 80 hours bi-weekly
• This position works a 6-week rotating schedule. Days and hours can vary from Sunday to Saturday, temporary hours of operation are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM..
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  Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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  Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

• One year of experience in work involving public contact; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must be willing and able to work in and commute to Northampton County PennDOT Welcome Center: I-78 West: I-78 westbound, 1/2 mile west of PA/NJ border,
• You must have front facing public contact experience.
• You must have experience working with computers.
• You must have experience answering phones, composing emails, compiling reports, tracking office activities and inventory, entering data, and filing.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Five or more years of full-time experience in work involving front facing public contact.
• High school diploma or equivalent

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
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  Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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