Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers - 13-1041.03

O*NET-SOC 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.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Equal Opportunity Officer
  • Equal-Opportunity Representative

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

13-1011.00 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
13-1021.00 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products
13-1022.00 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
13-1023.00 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
13-1031.00 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
13-1031.01 Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance
13-1031.02 Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
13-1032.00 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
13-1041.00 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation
13-1041.01 Environmental Compliance Inspectors
13-1041.02 Licensing Examiners and Inspectors
13-1041.03 Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
13-1041.04 Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
13-1041.06 Coroners
13-1051.00 Cost Estimators
13-1061.00 Emergency Management Specialists
13-1071.00 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists
13-1071.01 Employment Interviewers
13-1071.02 Personnel Recruiters
13-1072.00 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1073.00 Training and Development Specialists
13-1079.99 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other
13-1081.00 Logisticians

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Act as liaisons between minority placement agencies and employers, or between job search committees and other equal opportunity administrators.
  • Conduct surveys and evaluate findings in order to determine if systematic discrimination exists.
  • Consult with community representatives to develop technical assistance agreements in accordance with governmental regulations.
  • Coordinate, monitor, and revise complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints.
  • Counsel newly hired members of minority and disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws.
  • Develop guidelines for non-discriminatory employment practices, and monitor their implementation and impact.
  • Interpret civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals and employers.
  • Investigate employment practices and alleged violations of laws, in order to document and correct discriminatory factors.
  • Meet with job search committees or coordinators to explain the role of the equal opportunity coordinator, to provide resources for advertising, and to explain expectations for future contacts.
  • Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints in order to verify case information, and to arbitrate and settle disputes.
  • Participate in the recruitment of employees through job fairs, career days, and advertising plans.
  • Prepare reports of selection, survey, and other statistics, and recommendations for corrective action.
  • Provide information, technical assistance, and training to supervisors, managers, and employees on topics such as employee supervision, hiring, grievance procedures, and staff development.
  • Review company contracts to determine actions required to meet governmental equal opportunity provisions.
  • Study equal opportunity complaints in order to clarify issues.
  • Verify that all job descriptions are submitted for review and approval, and that descriptions meet regulatory standards.

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise department managers in personnel matters
  • analyze data to identify personnel problems
  • arbitrate personnel disputes
  • collect social or personal information
  • collect statistical data
  • confer with authorities or community groups
  • ensure compliance with government regulations
  • explain government laws or regulations
  • explain government rules or policies
  • explain rules, policies or regulations
  • interpret laws or legislation
  • investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations
  • make presentations
  • monitor contract performance
  • plan scientific research or investigative studies
  • prepare report of findings or recommendations
  • prepare reports
  • prepare reports of inspections
  • present information on human resource management issues
  • recommend action to ensure compliance
  • resolve personnel problems or grievances
  • resolve worker or management conflicts
  • review civil rights laws
  • understand government labor or employment regulations
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • verify investigative information