[Core] [109% incumbents] Interpret civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers.
  DWAs: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

[Supplemental] [109% incumbents] Counsel newly hired members of minority or disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws.
  DWAs: Advise others on human resources topics.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Interview persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.
  DWAs: Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Conduct surveys and evaluate findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists.
  DWAs: Conduct surveys in organizations. | Evaluate personnel practices to ensure adherence to regulations.

[Supplemental] [108% incumbents] Review company contracts to determine actions required to meet governmental equal opportunity provisions.
  DWAs: Evaluate personnel practices to ensure adherence to regulations.

[Core] [107% incumbents] Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
  DWAs: Evaluate personnel practices to ensure adherence to regulations.

[Core] [107% incumbents] Study equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues.
  DWAs: Evaluate personnel practices to ensure adherence to regulations.

[Core] [107% incumbents] Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to arbitrate and settle disputes.
  DWAs: Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants. | Negotiate agreements to resolve disputes.

[Core] [107% incumbents] Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
  DWAs: Establish organizational guidelines or policies.

[Supplemental] [107% incumbents] Consult with community representatives to develop technical assistance agreements in accordance with governmental regulations.
  DWAs: Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.
  DWAs: Prepare research reports.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Monitor the implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
  DWAs: Evaluate personnel practices to ensure adherence to regulations.

[Supplemental] [106% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.

[Supplemental] [106% incumbents] Participate in the recruitment of employees through job fairs, career days, or advertising plans.
  DWAs: Coordinate personnel recruitment activities.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Coordinate, monitor, or revise complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints.
  DWAs: Monitor organizational processes.

[Supplemental] [105% incumbents] Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.
  DWAs: Prepare research reports.

[Supplemental] [105% incumbents] Verify that all job descriptions are submitted for review and approval and that descriptions meet regulatory standards.
  DWAs: Evaluate personnel practices to ensure adherence to regulations. | Coordinate regulatory documentation activities.

[Core] [104% incumbents] Provide information, technical assistance, or training to supervisors, managers, or employees on topics such as employee supervision, hiring, grievance procedures, or staff development.
  DWAs: Train personnel on managerial topics.

[EMERGING:Revision] Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices, such as affirmative action plans and equal opportunity employment policies.

[EMERGING:New] Train employees on equal opportunity laws, guidelines, or policies, such as discrimination, diversity, harassment, or affirmative action.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.25 lvl:4.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:4.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Law and Government (imp:4.43 lvl:4.63) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  English Language (imp:3.97 lvl:4.70) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.92 lvl:4.58) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.78 lvl:4.98) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.40 lvl:4.35) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Administration and Management (imp:3.29 lvl:3.69) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:3.19 lvl:3.98) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:3.01 lvl:4.16) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Psychology (imp:2.87 lvl:3.47) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.78 lvl:3.36) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:2.74 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.63 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Communications and Media (imp:2.61 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.43 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  History and Archeology (imp:2.16 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.07 lvl:1.94) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.82 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.74 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Telecommunications (imp:1.74 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:1.71 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Production and Processing (imp:1.61 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Transportation (imp:1.46 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Geography (imp:1.43 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Design (imp:1.24 lvl:0.61) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mechanical (imp:1.24 lvl:0.47) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Food Production (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Building and Construction (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Biology (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Physics (imp:1.12) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Fine Arts (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.38 lvl:4.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:4.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visualization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Depth Perception (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.77 lvl:5.59) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.49 lvl:5.53) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.45 lvl:5.61) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.43 lvl:5.66) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.35 lvl:5.29) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Getting Information (imp:4.33 lvl:5.36) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.27 lvl:5.40) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.21 lvl:5.15) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.18 lvl:5.33) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.15 lvl:4.55) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.12 lvl:5.52) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.09 lvl:4.79) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.02 lvl:5.08) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Working with Computers (imp:4.00 lvl:3.92) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:3.99 lvl:5.30) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.98 lvl:4.54) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.88 lvl:4.72) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.55 lvl:4.13) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.47 lvl:4.23) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.25 lvl:3.98) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.14 lvl:4.00) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.05 lvl:4.01) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.04 lvl:3.24) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.95 lvl:3.76) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.77 lvl:3.18) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.60 lvl:3.11) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.56 lvl:3.16) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.49 lvl:2.75) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.37 lvl:2.43) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.29 lvl:2.49) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.21 lvl:2.00) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.82 lvl:1.61) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.82 lvl:1.41) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.63 lvl:1.09) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.50 lvl:1.12) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.47 lvl:1.23) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.23 lvl:0.43) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.18) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.05) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.03) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:3.25 lvl:4.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 417,070
  annual_median    : $80,730
  annual_pct10     : $48,220
  annual_pct25     : $61,280
  annual_pct75     : $109,010
  annual_pct90     : $133,720
  annual_mean      : $88,400
  hourly_median    : $38.81

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($111,030)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($48,950)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.268x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  142,880  median: $  81,330
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   46,460  median: $  82,310
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   41,520  median: $  91,960
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   36,120  median: $  72,580
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   23,550  median: $  88,660
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   20,920  median: $  64,320
  Manufacturing                            emp:   19,770  median: $  89,290
  Educational Services                     emp:   16,330  median: $  75,130
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   13,470  median: $  66,120
  Information                              emp:    7,510  median: $  94,990

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (19 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  142,880  median: $  81,330
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   46,460  median: $  82,310
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   41,520  median: $  91,960
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   36,120  median: $  72,580
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   23,550  median: $  88,660
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   20,920  median: $  64,320
  Manufacturing                            emp:   19,770  median: $  89,290
  Educational Services                     emp:   16,330  median: $  75,130
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   13,470  median: $  66,120
  Information                              emp:    7,510  median: $  94,990

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

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  QID: Q28403764
  Extract: The Army Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEO) is a U.S. Army mandated program designed "to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, reprisal, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, or other impermissible ba

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  QID: Q275876
  Extract: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr. was an American lawyer, politician, and businessman. He served as a United States congressman from New York from 1949 to 1955 and in 1963 was appointed United States Under Secretary of Commerce by President John F. Kennedy. Roosevelt was appointed as the first chairman 

  Title: Eleanor Holmes Norton (similarity: 0.2388)
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  QID: Q461649
  Extract: Eleanor Holmes Norton is an American politician, lawyer, and human rights activist. Norton is a congressional delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, where she has represented the District of Columbia since 1991 as a member of the Democratic Party. She is serving her eighteenth term in the Un

  Title: Human resource management in public administration (similarity: 0.3125)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_resource_management_in_public_administration
  QID: Q5938012
  Extract: Human resource management in public administration concerns human resource management as it applies specifically to the field of public administration. It is considered to be an in-house structure that ensures unbiased treatment, ethical standards, and promotes a value-based system.

  Title: Equal Protection Clause (similarity: 0.3188)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_Protection_Clause
  QID: Q1137223
  Extract: The Equal Protection Clause is part of the first section of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The clause, which took effect in 1868, provides "nor shall any State ... deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws". It mandates that individuals 

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers monitor and evaluate compliance with civil rights and equal opportunity laws to ensure fair employment practices across organizations. They investigate discrimination complaints, develop nondiscriminatory policies, and provide training on equal opportunity regulations. These professionals serve as organizational guardians of workplace equity, interpreting complex civil rights legislation and mediating disputes to prevent discriminatory practices.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves reviewing employment contracts and policies to identify potential discriminatory practices, conducting interviews with employees who have filed equal opportunity complaints, and analyzing organizational data to detect patterns of systematic discrimination. They spend significant time interpreting civil rights laws for managers and employees, developing training materials on diversity and inclusion policies, and meeting with community representatives to establish technical assistance agreements. Much of their work involves detailed documentation of findings, preparing compliance reports, and facilitating mediation sessions between disputing parties. They regularly use Microsoft Office suite tools to analyze employment data, track case progress, and prepare presentations for organizational leadership.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong analytical abilities combined with exceptional interpersonal skills, as evidenced by the high importance ratings for problem sensitivity and oral communication abilities. They demonstrate social perceptiveness and complex problem-solving capabilities, allowing them to navigate sensitive workplace dynamics while maintaining objectivity in investigations. The enterprising and conventional RIASEC profile indicates success for those who are comfortable with structured environments, detailed compliance work, and persuasive communication. Successful professionals exhibit strong ethical reasoning, cultural sensitivity, and the emotional intelligence needed to mediate conflicts while enforcing sometimes unpopular but necessary policy changes.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a bachelor's degree (65.8% of professionals), often in human resources, law, public administration, or social sciences, with coursework in employment law and organizational behavior. Many positions prefer candidates with prior experience in human resources, compliance, or legal fields, though some entry-level roles exist in government agencies. Knowledge of federal and state civil rights legislation is essential, often gained through specialized training programs or paralegal certification.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to senior compliance management roles, human resources director positions, or specialized legal counsel roles focusing on employment law. Many professionals transition into consulting roles, providing equal opportunity expertise to multiple organizations, or move into executive diversity and inclusion leadership positions. Some pursue law degrees to become employment attorneys, while others advance into regulatory affairs or policy development roles at federal agencies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, the field employs 417,070 professionals with a median annual salary of $80,730, ranging from $48,220 to $133,720. Geographic variation is significant, with Washington DC offering the highest wages at $111,030 compared to Puerto Rico at $48,950, reflecting the concentration of federal compliance roles. Government sectors employ the largest share (142,880 positions), followed by finance and insurance (46,460) and professional services (41,520), indicating stable demand across both public and private sectors. The job zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation needed, supporting the strong wage premiums for experienced professionals.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role maintains strong protection against automation due to its heavy reliance on complex interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and nuanced legal interpretation that requires human judgment. While data analysis tools may enhance efficiency in identifying discrimination patterns, the core activities of interviewing complainants, mediating disputes, and interpreting civil rights law in organizational contexts remain fundamentally human-centered tasks requiring social perceptiveness and cultural sensitivity.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Human Resources Specialists (13-1071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance ratings for personnel and human resources knowledge, active listening skills, and evaluating information for compliance.
    data: Personnel and Human Resources knowledge (imp:3.9)
    data: Active Listening (imp:4.2)
    data: Evaluating Information compliance activity (imp:4.8)
  [task_similarity] Compliance Officers (13-1041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both positions focus on evaluating organizational compliance with regulations and investigating potential violations through systematic analysis.
    data: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance (imp:4.8)
    data: Law and Government knowledge (imp:4.4)
    data: Same SOC major group 13-1041
  [task_similarity] Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators (23-1022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve resolving conflicts and negotiating with others as a primary work activity with high importance and skill level ratings.
    data: Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating (imp:4.4, lvl:5.7)
    data: Meet with persons to arbitrate and settle disputes task
    data: Establishing Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.3)
  [career_pathway] Human Resources Managers (11-3121.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Equal Opportunity Representatives often advance to HR management roles, sharing knowledge in personnel practices and administration.
    data: Personnel and Human Resources knowledge (imp:3.9)
    data: Administration and Management knowledge (imp:3.3)
    data: Develop guidelines for employment practices task
  [knowledge_overlap] Labor Relations Specialists (13-1075.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require extensive knowledge of law and government regulations, particularly employment-related legislation and workplace rights.
    data: Law and Government knowledge (imp:4.4, lvl:4.6)
    data: Personnel and Human Resources knowledge shared
    data: Interpreting civil rights laws task

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['equal opportunity', 'civil rights', 'discrimination', 'compliance', 'affirmative action', 'EEO', 'employment law', 'workplace equity']
  exclude_keywords : ['safety compliance', 'financial compliance', 'environmental compliance', 'IT compliance', 'audit']
  title_patterns   : ['Equal Opportunity Officer', 'EEO Specialist', 'Civil Rights Investigator', 'Affirmative Action Officer', 'Equal Employment Opportunity']
  common_variations: ['EEO Officer', 'Equal Opportunity Representative', 'Civil Rights Specialist', 'AA Officer', 'Equal Employment Specialist', 'Diversity Officer', 'Compliance Specialist', 'Human Rights Officer']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'equipment', 'equal', 'opportunity', 'human', 'principles', 'practices', 'resources', 'personnel', 'regulations', 'includes', 'objects', 'activities', 'procedures', 'materials', 'laws', 'management', 'techniques', 'body', 'actions']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     30  0.01227  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:3%  inference:3%
equipment                  23  0.00941  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equal                      20  0.00818  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:45%  inference:35%  wikipedia:20%
opportunity                18  0.00737  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:39%  wikipedia:11%
human                      16  0.00655  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:31%  wikipedia:19%
principles                 16  0.00655  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
practices                  15  0.00614  dwas                 dwas:40%  onet_tasks:27%  inference:20%
resources                  14  0.00573  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:21%  onet_tasks:7%
personnel                  13  0.00532  dwas                 dwas:69%  onet_dimensions:31%
regulations                12  0.00491  dwas                 dwas:58%  onet_tasks:17%  onet_dimensions:17%
includes                   12  0.00491  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00491  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 12  0.00491  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:17%  inference:8%
procedures                 11  0.00450  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  dwas:9%
materials                  11  0.00450  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
laws                       10  0.00409  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  onet_dimensions:30%  inference:20%
management                 10  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  wikipedia:20%  inference:10%
techniques                 10  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     9  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
needed                      9  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
ideas                       9  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
developing                  9  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
organizational              9  0.00368  inference            inference:67%  dwas:22%  onet_dimensions:11%
civil                       8  0.00327  inference            inference:62%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:12%
complaints                  8  0.00327  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:62%  inference:25%  onet_dimensions:12%
policies                    8  0.00327  inference            inference:38%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:25%
monitoring                  8  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      8  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
public                      8  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  wikipedia:25%  inference:25%
control                     8  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
discrimination              7  0.00286  inference            inference:43%  onet_tasks:29%  onet_dimensions:14%