According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors. | 94% |
| Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints. | 93% |
| Interview persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information. | 93% |
| Study equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues. | 92% |
| Interpret civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers. | 91% |
| Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to arbitrate and settle disputes. | 90% |
| Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices. | 84% |
| Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action. | 84% |
| Monitor the implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices. | 82% |
| Coordinate, monitor, or revise complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints. | 81% |
| Provide information, technical assistance, or training to supervisors, managers, or employees on topics such as employee supervision, hiring, grievance procedures, or staff development. | 80% |
| 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. | 79% |
| Conduct surveys and evaluate findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists. | 79% |
| Act as liaisons between minority placement agencies and employers or between job search committees and other equal opportunity administrators. | 72% |
| Counsel newly hired members of minority or disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws. | 72% |
| Review company contracts to determine actions required to meet governmental equal opportunity provisions. | 71% |
| Verify that all job descriptions are submitted for review and approval and that descriptions meet regulatory standards. | 70% |
| Consult with community representatives to develop technical assistance agreements in accordance with governmental regulations. | 65% |
| Participate in the recruitment of employees through job fairs, career days, or advertising plans. | 53% |
