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Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in California

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in California

Thinking about a career as an Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in California? Here’s what you need to know. Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere. Excludes “Financial Examiners" (13-2061), “Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents” (13-2081), “Occupational Health and Safety Specialists” (19-5011), “Occupational Health and Safety Technicians” (19-5012), “Transportation Security Screeners” (33-9093), “Agricultural Inspectors” (45-2011), “Construction and Building Inspectors” (47-4011), and “Transportation Inspectors” (53-6051).

What do Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Make in California?

For a equal opportunity representatives and officers working in California, the typical annual salary is $92,350 per year (or about $44.40/hour).Pay can range from $53,990 at the 10th percentile to $149,040 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $53,990 $25.96
25th percentile $67,380 $32.39
Median (50th) $92,350 $44.40
75th percentile $121,690 $58.51
90th percentile $149,040 $71.65
Salary ranges for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in California

The job concentration index in California compared to the national average — is 1.02.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, equal opportunity representatives and officers earn a median of $52,280 per year ($25.13/hour), exceeding the California median.

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers earnings in California vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 722,097 equal opportunity representatives and officers across the United States. In California alone, approximately 47,420 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 4,100 equal opportunity representatives and officers.

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in California vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Top California Metros for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

The metro areas below employ the most equal opportunity representatives and officers in California.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 16,220 $90,370
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA 7,350 $104,000
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA 6,000 $98,190
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 3,420 $79,130
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 2,690 $118,490
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA 2,680 $89,010
Fresno, CA 950 $78,270
El Centro, CA 850 $101,110
Bakersfield-Delano, CA 680 $78,610
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 680 $87,210
Stockton-Lodi, CA 460 $78,730
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 430 $84,670
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA 390 $82,220
Modesto, CA 310 $70,440
Vallejo, CA 270 $81,330
Salinas, CA 230 $91,360
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 210 $82,320
Visalia, CA 190 $67,190
Chico, CA 180 $83,550
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA 180 $78,080
Napa, CA 170 $79,630
Merced, CA 150 $80,650
Redding, CA 130 $74,590
Yuba City, CA 90 $69,050
Hanford-Corcoran, CA 60 $74,150

Top States for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most equal opportunity representatives and officers work.

State Number Employed
California 47,420
Texas 39,870
Florida 31,610
New York 23,690
Pennsylvania 15,320
Virginia 15,120
Georgia 13,730
New Jersey 12,000
Arizona 11,590
Massachusetts 11,460
Ohio 11,320
Washington 10,820
Illinois 10,190
Michigan 9,660
North Carolina 9,080
Maryland 8,860
Tennessee 8,140
Colorado 7,470
Missouri 7,000
Minnesota 6,460

Highest-Paying States for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Where equal opportunity representatives and officers earn the most: equal opportunity representatives and officers.

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $103,010
New Jersey $93,520
Massachusetts $92,890
California $92,350
Alaska $88,730
Vermont $88,550
Delaware $88,450
Maryland $87,580
Connecticut $87,210
Maine $86,940

Skills

Top equal opportunity representatives and officers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening  4.2 / 5
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5
Reading Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Social Perceptiveness  4.0 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Law and Government  4.4 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.0 / 5
0
5
Personnel and Human Resources  3.9 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  3.8 / 5
0
5
Sociology and Anthropology  3.4 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  3.3 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for equal opportunity representatives and officers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Comprehension  4.4 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.2 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  4.1 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, equal opportunity representatives and officers typically:

  • Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
  • Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.
  • Interview persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.
  • Study equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues.
  • Interpret civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers.
  • Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to arbitrate and settle disputes.
  • Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
  • Monitor the implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
  • Coordinate, monitor, or revise complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints.
  • Provide information, technical assistance, or training to supervisors, managers, or employees on topics such as employee supervision, hiring, grievance procedures, or staff development.
  • Conduct surveys and evaluate findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists.
  • Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.

Work Activities

  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Getting Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

Related occupations to equal opportunity representatives and officers include:

Also Known As

Action Officer, Affirmative Action Officer (AA Officer), Appeals Coordinator, Civil Rights Investigator, Civil Rights Representative, Civil Rights Specialist, Complaint Investigations Officer, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (EEO Officer), Equal Employment Opportunity Representative (EEO Representative), Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist (EEO Specialist), Equal Opportunity Counselor, Equal Opportunity Specialist, Grievance Coordinator, Grievance and Appeals Coordinator, Human Rights Officer.

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