Which of the following is a responsibility of the Equal Opportunity Specialist?

• A. Maintains payroll records
• B. Investigates formal complaints
• C. Schedules training on physical fitness
• D. Issues commendations

Answer: (B)

An Equal Opportunity Specialist is focused on enforcing equal opportunity policies and resolving discrimination issues, including conducting formal complaint investigations. They gather facts, interview involved parties, review evidence, and prepare findings with recommendations to address the issue and ensure compliance with EEO laws and agency policies. This role is distinct from payroll administration, fitness training scheduling, and issuing commendations, which fall to other offices. So investigating formal complaints is the appropriate responsibility.