0361 - Equal Opportunity Assistance Series

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Federal Occupation Description

This series includes positions supervising or performing technical work and substantive clerical work in support of equal opportunity and civil rights programs or activities. The paramount qualification requirement is a practical knowledge of the methods, procedures, regulations, and purposes of the equal opportunity or civil rights function the positions support. These positions do not require the broad knowledge of equal opportunity and civil rights principles, or the depth of skill in analysis, interpretation, and decision-making characteristic of the Equal Opportunity Compliance Series, GS-0360, Equal Employment Opportunity Series, GS-0260, and Civil Rights Analysis Series, GS-0160.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL, AND OFFICE SERVICES GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Is Not In Demand International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) Is Not In Demand Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) In DemandIs In Demand Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Is Not In Demand Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Manager (CM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) In DemandIs In Demand Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) In DemandIs In Demand Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) someSome    
Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) In DemandIs In Demand Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) In DemandIs In Demand Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) Is Not In Demand Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 0361 - Equal Opportunity Assistance Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Administrative Services Managers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Compliance Managers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers mostMost   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
General and Operations Managers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Human Resources Specialists someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Labor Relations Specialists someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Office Clerks, General someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) credential is recommended for mid-career level office management and business administrative professionals. Administrative professionals should have basic knowledge of office systems, technology, office administration, and management, and know how to apply the principles of human relations and communications. Candidates must take an pass a written examination based on knowledge acquired by the office professional through education and reading. Candidates must have 4 years of experience of which advanced education may be used in place of some experience.

Click here to go to Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission, Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) is a professional certification for those wishing to demonstrate credibility and competence in the field. Candidates for the CDMS come from a variety of backgrounds such as human resources, nursing or occupational health. A CDMS may act as a case manager for disability cases, help organize and run disability management programs for employers, and assist in the administering of employment leave and benefits. To obtain the CDMS, candidates must meet eligibility criteria and pass an exam. 

Click here to go to Certified Manager (CM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 1 year

The Certified Manager (CM) is a general management certification. It is appropriate for supervisors, managers and leaders at all levels, in any industry, and benefits certificate recipients and their organizations. The CM program consists of 3 course modules of which each includes a study manual, online learning resources, practice exams and a certification exam. To earn the CM certification one must pass three certification exams. Successful completion of the CM exams is a reliable indicator that an individual possesses the skills that leaders and managers need. Eligibility for the CM certification is determined by a point system that considers both experience and education. A candidate must have at least 10 points including at least 3 Education points, and at least 4 Experience points. Candidates may count a maximum of 6 Education points and 7 Experience Points toward eligibility. Those who do not qualify for CM status may still participate in the CM program if they have met at least one of the minimum eligibility requirements. These individuals will earn Associate Certified Manager (ACM) status upon completion of the program. An ACM may earn full CM status through additional education and/or experience.

Click here to go to SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), is an intermediate-level credential for human resource professionals who implement policies and strategies, serve as point of contact for staff and stakeholders, deliver HR services, and perform operational HR functions. Candidates must meet the minimum of work and education requirements. Candidates with less than a bachelor's degree must have a minimum of three years of work experience with a HR related degree or four years of work experience with a non-HR related degree. Candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) is an entry-level HR credential. Candidates should have foundational knowledge of HR operations, recruitment and selection, benefits and compensation, human resource development and retention, employee relations, and health, safety and security. Candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Candidates must take a written examination.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

Click here to go to the GI Bill site.

ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Administrative Services Managers
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Compliance Managers
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - General and Operations Managers
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Human Resources Specialists
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Labor Relations Specialists
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Office Clerks, General
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