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Equal Opportunity Assistant - Federal Salaries of 2007
Pay Rates for "Equal Opportunity Assistant"
How much does an Equal Opportunity Assistant in the federal government get paid? $44,499.93* *Based on the 2007 average.Equal Opportunity Assistant was the 295th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2007, with 296 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2007, the Internal Revenue Service hired the most employees titled Equal Opportunity Assistance, with an average salary of $45,831.
Government Equal Opportunity Assistance jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Equal Opportunity Assistance job is GS-1, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-9. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation 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.
Clerical, secretary, and administrative positions fall under this category. No specialized technical background is needed for positions in this category except for stenographers which require a proficiency exam before being hired. Strong organizational and communication skills are the primary requirements for this job category. Military experience can often be applied as relevant experience when calculating starting grade. Employees in the job category receive promotions of 1 grade increase at a time.
Agencies that have hired an Equal Opportunity Assistant
Equal Opportunity Assistant Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Equal Opportunity Assistant is $44,499.93.
Common Equal Opportunity Assistant Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Equal Opportunity Assistance Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 281 |
| FV - Faa Core Compensation Plan | 7 |
| ZS - Administrative Support | 2 |
| SV - Trans Security Admin Emp Other Than Exec | 2 |
| CU - Credit Union Employees | 1 |
| GL - Gs Emp Grades 3-10 Paid Leo Special Rate | 1 |
| CG - Corporate Graded | 1 |
| SK - Sec Emp Formerly Under Gs, Gm, And Ez | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $19,048.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-1, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $57,809.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-9, Step 10 |
| Category: | Clerical and Administrative Support |
| Occupation Family: | 0300 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL, AND OFFICE SERVICES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Equal Opportunity Assistance jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-1 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation Aid and Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Financial Clerical and Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Medical Records Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Legal Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Equal Opportunity Assistance Pay Trend from 2004 to 2018
In 2004, the average pay for an Equal Opportunity Assistant was $39,638. Since then, the average pay has increased to $53,719 in 2018.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0361.