Occupation

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Human Advantage 75%

Significant human skills needed

AI Automation Risk Moderate Risk
3.1 / 10

Some tasks in this role may be augmented by AI, but human oversight and interpersonal skills remain important.

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.

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) +7 more

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Core Tasks

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

Supplemental Tasks (7)

  1. Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.
  2. Meet with job search committees or coordinators to explain the role of the equal opportunity coordinator, to provide resources for advertising, or to explain expectations for future contacts.
  3. Counsel newly hired members of minority or disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws.
  4. Review company contracts to determine actions required to meet governmental equal opportunity provisions.
  5. Verify that all job descriptions are submitted for review and approval and that descriptions meet regulatory standards.
  6. Consult with community representatives to develop technical assistance agreements in accordance with governmental regulations.
  7. Participate in the recruitment of employees through job fairs, career days, or advertising plans.

Emerging Tasks

New and evolving responsibilities for this role:

  • Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices, such as affirmative action plans and equal opportunity employment policies.
  • Train employees on equal opportunity laws, guidelines, or policies, such as discrimination, diversity, harassment, or affirmative action.

Education & Training

Job Zone 4 Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

Bachelor's Degree
66%
Some College Courses
14%
Master's Degree
12%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.
4%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.
3%
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.
1%
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Where This Career Leads

Career progression organized by specialty track and experience level.

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Regulation Advanced Manufacturing

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