What Does it Take to Be an Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer?

Career 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.

Daily Life Of an Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer

• Verify that all job descriptions are submitted for review and approval and that descriptions meet regulatory standards.
• Coordinate, monitor, or revise complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints.
• Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
• Participate in the recruitment of employees through job fairs, career days, or advertising plans.
• Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
• Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to arbitrate and settle disputes.

Qualities of an Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer

Below is a list of the skills most Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers say are important on the job.

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.

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

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

Related Job Titles

• Compliance Analyst
• Grievance and Appeals Coordinator
• Compliance Coordinator
• Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (EEO Officer)
• Equal Opportunity Assistant

Are There Job Opportunities for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers?

There were about 288,300 jobs for Compliance Officers in 2016 (in the United States).

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.2% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 23,700 new jobs for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers by 2026. The BLS estimates 25,900 yearly job openings in this field per year.

The states with the most job growth for Compliance Officers are Texas, California, and New York.

Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Wyoming, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Average Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer Salary

The typical yearly salary for Compliance Officers is somewhere between $38,320 and $109,650. The median salary for this occupation is $68,860.

How much do Compliance Officers make in different U.S. states?

Annual Mean Salary by State

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

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 Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Excel

How do I Become an Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer?

Education needed to be an Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer:

How Long Does it Take to Become Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer?

Where do Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Work?

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References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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