How do they match: Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

  • Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Representative
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
  • Equal Opportunity Counselor

  • 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.

  • Counsel newly hired members of minority or disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws.
  • Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
  • Interpret civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers.
  • Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
  • Monitor the implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
  • Participate in the recruitment of employees through job fairs, career days, or advertising plans.
  • Provide information, technical assistance, or training to supervisors, managers, or employees on topics such as employee supervision, hiring, grievance procedures, or staff development.