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

Occupation 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.

Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer Responsibilities

• Act as liaisons between minority placement agencies and employers or between job search committees and other equal opportunity administrators.
• Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.
• Monitor the implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
• Counsel newly hired members of minority or disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws.
• Interview persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.
• Verify that all job descriptions are submitted for review and approval and that descriptions meet regulatory standards.

What Every Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer Should Know

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

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

• Field Representative
• Equal Opportunity Director
• Equal Employment Opportunity Representative (EEO Representative)
• Action Officer
• Civil Rights Investigator

Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer Employment Estimates

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. The BLS estimates 25,900 yearly job openings in this field.

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.

Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer Salary

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 & Technology do Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers:

• 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 to Become an Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer

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Who Employs Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers?

The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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References:

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

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