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Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (EEO Officer)

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
Description
Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local Equal Employment Opportunity laws and policies; lead investigations, reporting, training, and corrective actions to prevent discrimination and promote fair employment practices across the employment lifecycle.
  • • Investigate EEO complaints and employment practices; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
  • • Interpret and advise on Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and related EEO regulations for managers and employees.
  • • Review and analyze EEO complaints to clarify issues and scope.
  • • Maintain and improve EEO complaint intake, investigation, and resolution procedures to ensure timely processing.
  • • Prepare selection and workforce analytics, EEO-1 and AAP reports, and remediation recommendations.
  • • Conduct adverse impact analyses and climate surveys to detect systemic discrimination.
  • • Review vendor and contractor agreements for required EEO clauses and OFCCP compliance.
  • • Provide orientation materials to new hires on EEO rights, responsibilities, and complaint processes.
  • • Deliver EEO training to leaders and staff on anti-discrimination, harassment prevention, and fair hiring.
  • • Review job descriptions and selection criteria for job-relatedness and nondiscriminatory language.
  • • Engage community and outreach partners to support diverse recruitment and compliance objectives.
  • • Advise hiring committees on fair search practices and inclusive outreach strategies.
  • • Support EEO aspects of recruitment, including outreach at job fairs and inclusive advertising plans.
  • • Prepare investigation reports, case files, and recommended remedies for EEO matters.
  • • Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses to gather and verify case facts.
  • • Facilitate conciliation or mediation to resolve EEO disputes when appropriate.
  • • Develop and update EEO policies, procedures, and guidance for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
  • • Monitor implementation and effectiveness of EEO policies, training, and corrective actions.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
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