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Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in Kentucky

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in Kentucky

Thinking about a career as an Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in Kentucky? 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 Kentucky?

The equal opportunity representatives and officers working in Kentucky, the median annual wage is $67,490 per year (or about $32.45/hour).Annual wages span from $39,290 at the 10th percentile to $107,240 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $39,290 $18.89
25th percentile $52,400 $25.19
Median (50th) $67,490 $32.45
75th percentile $83,640 $40.21
90th percentile $107,240 $51.56
Salary ranges for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in Kentucky

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Kentucky relative to the national average — is 0.80, meaning fewer equal opportunity representatives and officers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

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

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

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 722,097 equal opportunity representatives and officers in the U.S.. In Kentucky alone, about 4,100 people work in this role. That’s in line with the typical state median of 4,100.

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

Top Kentucky Metros for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

The largest metro-area employers of equal opportunity representatives and officers in Kentucky.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN 1,370 $76,400
Lexington-Fayette, KY 450 $69,040
Elizabethtown, KY 130 $63,960
Bowling Green, KY 120 $59,700
Paducah, KY-IL 90 $71,060
Owensboro, KY 80 $68,520

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

These states pay the most for 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

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

Active Listening  4.2 / 5
0
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

Key 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

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

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

Careers similar 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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