Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer

Company: Course Advisor
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Position 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.What Do Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Do On a Daily Basis?

• Counsel newly hired members of minority or disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws.
• Review company contracts to determine actions required to meet governmental equal opportunity provisions.
• Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.
• Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
• Conduct surveys and evaluate findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists.
• Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to arbitrate and settle disputes.Qualities of an Equal Opportunity Representative or OfficerWhen polled, Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:
  • 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.Job Outlook for Equal Opportunity Representatives and OfficersIn 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. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 25,900 job openings in this field each year.The states with the most job growth for Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer are Utah, Nevada, and Washington.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.What Tools do Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Use?
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Office
    • Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft Access
    • Word processing software
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Database software
    • Corel WordPerfect
    • IBM Lotus 1-2-3How do I Become an Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer?What kind of Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer requirements are there?What work experience do I need to become an Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer?Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers SectorThe table below shows the approximate number of Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers employed by various industries.
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