What You Need to Know About Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer

Position Description Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

What Do Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Do On a Daily Basis?

• Counsel newly hired members of minority or disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws.
• Review company contracts to determine actions required to meet governmental equal opportunity provisions.
• Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.
• Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
• Conduct surveys and evaluate findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists.
• Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to arbitrate and settle disputes.

Qualities of an Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer

When polled, Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Other Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer Job Titles

• Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (EEO Officer)
• Equal Opportunity Assistant
• Grievance Coordinator
• Equal Opportunity Commission Investigator (EOC Investigator)
• Field Representative

Job Outlook for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 288,300 jobs in the United States for Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 23,700 new jobs for Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 25,900 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer are Utah, Nevada, and Washington. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Maine, or Maryland. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Make A Lot Of Money?

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers make between $38,320 and $109,650 a year.

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers who work in District of Columbia, Alaska, or California, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in different U.S. states.

State	Annual Mean Salary
Alabama	$67,700
Alaska	$80,840
Arizona	$64,340
Arkansas	$56,820
California	$82,380
Colorado	$73,710
Connecticut	$84,590
Delaware	$77,670
District of Columbia	$93,240
Florida	$63,890
Georgia	$63,030
Hawaii	$69,980
Idaho	$59,420
Illinois	$74,180
Indiana	$61,970
Iowa	$63,340
Kansas	$60,030
Kentucky	$58,260
Louisiana	$61,230
Maine	$66,230
Maryland	$77,250
Massachusetts	$83,100
Michigan	$71,470
Minnesota	$76,190
Mississippi	$54,700
Missouri	$62,180
Montana	$62,620
Nebraska	$68,610
Nevada	$67,540
New Hampshire	$70,670
New Jersey	$83,210
New Mexico	$68,290
New York	$76,370
North Carolina	$67,100
North Dakota	$70,970
Ohio	$67,140
Oklahoma	$59,340
Oregon	$71,860
Pennsylvania	$71,090
Rhode Island	$76,440
South Carolina	$61,390
South Dakota	$57,930
Tennessee	$61,780
Texas	$74,690
Utah	$59,470
Vermont	$69,520
Virginia	$75,900
Washington	$84,340
West Virginia	$60,740
Wisconsin	$62,700
Wyoming	$67,370

What Tools do Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Database software
• Corel WordPerfect
• IBM Lotus 1-2-3
• Microsoft operating system

How do I Become an Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer?

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Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Sector

The table below shows the approximate number of Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers employed by various industries.

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Those thinking about becoming an Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer might also be interested in the following careers:

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References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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