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Department of Agriculture
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Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
This 2019 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Report provides summary results for your subagencies includingcomparisons to your department or agency
Response SummarySurveys
CompletedResponse
Rate
Governmentwide 615395 426
Department of Agriculture 36529 507
Departmental Administration - ASA 630 472
Farm Production and Conservation 12016 609
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 787 575
Food Safety 1420 594
Headquarters Agencies 1065 464
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3418 439
Natural Resources and Environment 8890 396
Research Education and Economics 4002 641
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2308 560
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 256 460
Your Data
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Main Report Results
The results include response percentages for each survey item The definitions for the Positive Neutral and Negativeresponse percentages vary in the following ways across the three primary response scales used in the survey
Positive Strongly Agree and Agree or Very Satisfied and Satisfied or Very Good and Good
Neutral Neither Agree nor Disagree or Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied or Fair
Negative Disagree and Strongly Disagree or Dissatisfied and Very Dissatisfied or Poor and Very Poor
Positive Neutral and Negative percentages are based on the total number of responses (N) that are in these threecategories The number of Do Not Know (DNK) No Basis to Judge (NBJ) Choose Not to Participate Not Availableto Me Unaware of Programs or No Support Required responses where applicable is listed separately
Note Response rates are not displayed in the Response Summary table when there are fewer than 10 completed surveysThe report tables that follow do not include results for any subagency that had fewer than 10 completed surveys
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Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
This 2019 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Report provides summary results for your subagencies includingcomparisons to your department or agency
Response SummarySurveys
CompletedResponse
Rate
Governmentwide 615395 426
Department of Agriculture 36529 507
Departmental Administration - ASA 630 472
Farm Production and Conservation 12016 609
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 787 575
Food Safety 1420 594
Headquarters Agencies 1065 464
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3418 439
Natural Resources and Environment 8890 396
Research Education and Economics 4002 641
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2308 560
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 256 460
Your Data
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Main Report Results
The results include response percentages for each survey item The definitions for the Positive Neutral and Negativeresponse percentages vary in the following ways across the three primary response scales used in the survey
Positive Strongly Agree and Agree or Very Satisfied and Satisfied or Very Good and Good
Neutral Neither Agree nor Disagree or Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied or Fair
Negative Disagree and Strongly Disagree or Dissatisfied and Very Dissatisfied or Poor and Very Poor
Positive Neutral and Negative percentages are based on the total number of responses (N) that are in these threecategories The number of Do Not Know (DNK) No Basis to Judge (NBJ) Choose Not to Participate Not Availableto Me Unaware of Programs or No Support Required responses where applicable is listed separately
Note Response rates are not displayed in the Response Summary table when there are fewer than 10 completed surveysThe report tables that follow do not include results for any subagency that had fewer than 10 completed surveys
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My Work Experience
1 I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 611219 672 150 178
Department of Agriculture 36284 637 173 189
Departmental Administration - ASA 627 591 178 231
Farm Production and Conservation 11952 641 188 171
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 786 625 167 208
Food Safety 1408 643 174 183
Headquarters Agencies 1050 581 160 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3391 637 159 203
Natural Resources and Environment 8829 640 159 201
Research Education and Economics 3973 674 165 161
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2298 547 215 237
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 651 162 187
2 I have enough information to do my job well
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 611571 717 142 141
Department of Agriculture 36244 653 175 172
Departmental Administration - ASA 623 659 169 172
Farm Production and Conservation 11924 607 198 195
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 782 678 155 167
Food Safety 1410 714 161 125
Headquarters Agencies 1056 677 148 175
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3393 705 146 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8817 629 180 191
Research Education and Economics 3975 736 140 123
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2292 594 194 213
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 564 179 257
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My Work Experience (continued)
3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 609335 618 172 210
Department of Agriculture 36116 577 198 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 623 635 177 188
Farm Production and Conservation 11873 540 231 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 780 629 171 200
Food Safety 1406 551 217 233
Headquarters Agencies 1057 598 166 236
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3385 582 177 241
Natural Resources and Environment 8792 584 174 242
Research Education and Economics 3964 675 162 162
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2279 570 200 231
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 501 182 317
4 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 612601 721 145 134
Department of Agriculture 36331 720 149 132
Departmental Administration - ASA 627 672 177 151
Farm Production and Conservation 11939 734 150 116
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 787 731 139 129
Food Safety 1410 706 152 142
Headquarters Agencies 1060 698 160 143
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3399 699 163 138
Natural Resources and Environment 8854 689 152 158
Research Education and Economics 3979 771 126 103
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2295 734 141 125
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 252 716 138 146
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My Work Experience (continued)
5 I like the kind of work I do
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 612232 827 112 61
Department of Agriculture 36335 842 105 52
Departmental Administration - ASA 629 811 136 52
Farm Production and Conservation 11963 852 100 47
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 818 112 70
Food Safety 1410 795 130 75
Headquarters Agencies 1060 803 121 76
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3398 834 114 52
Natural Resources and Environment 8845 837 106 56
Research Education and Economics 3977 870 90 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2296 817 124 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 806 93 101
6 I know what is expected of me on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 612111 806 106 88
Department of Agriculture 36351 779 121 100
Departmental Administration - ASA 628 778 103 118
Farm Production and Conservation 11962 787 126 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 776 126 98
Food Safety 1408 804 111 85
Headquarters Agencies 1062 787 102 111
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3409 775 112 113
Natural Resources and Environment 8847 742 138 120
Research Education and Economics 3982 823 97 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2296 757 135 108
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 704 153 144
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My Work Experience (continued)
7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 612974 956 29 16
Department of Agriculture 36394 954 30 17
Departmental Administration - ASA 628 946 30 24
Farm Production and Conservation 11973 966 24 10
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 954 30 16
Food Safety 1412 951 29 20
Headquarters Agencies 1060 956 20 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3409 949 30 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8855 942 37 21
Research Education and Economics 3988 957 27 15
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2306 959 27 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 256 946 34 19
8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 613544 909 73 18
Department of Agriculture 36428 905 78 17
Departmental Administration - ASA 627 923 56 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11985 915 73 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 785 893 88 19
Food Safety 1413 893 84 24
Headquarters Agencies 1059 900 75 25
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3411 892 87 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8871 906 76 18
Research Education and Economics 3993 904 80 15
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2304 911 71 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 885 82 33
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My Work Experience (continued)
9 I have sufficient resources (for example people materials budget) to get my job done
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 608706 489 157 353 1283
Department of Agriculture 36145 403 157 439 58
Departmental Administration - ASA 626 461 162 377 0
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 390 178 433 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 501 142 358 2
Food Safety 1398 516 157 328 5
Headquarters Agencies 1050 472 145 383 2
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3374 522 149 329 10
Natural Resources and Environment 8789 283 141 576 16
Research Education and Economics 3964 445 165 390 1
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 359 152 489 4
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 377 182 441 0
10 My workload is reasonable
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609883 592 158 249 1025
Department of Agriculture 36199 487 176 337 52
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 556 153 291 0
Farm Production and Conservation 11918 460 186 353 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 780 555 145 300 0
Food Safety 1405 582 179 239 3
Headquarters Agencies 1055 566 158 276 2
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3384 561 173 267 5
Natural Resources and Environment 8803 398 181 422 15
Research Education and Economics 3969 554 170 276 2
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2287 439 174 387 2
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 254 470 201 330 1
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My Work Experience (continued)
11 My talents are used well in the workplace
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605029 611 164 225 2511
Department of Agriculture 35892 594 178 229 108
Departmental Administration - ASA 621 594 169 238 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11836 621 191 188 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 771 569 155 276 4
Food Safety 1398 577 176 247 4
Headquarters Agencies 1042 561 170 268 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3344 583 157 259 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8713 562 174 264 37
Research Education and Economics 3946 625 161 214 9
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2270 564 190 246 2
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 254 535 140 325 1
12 I know how my work relates to the agencys goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610249 851 90 60 1793
Department of Agriculture 36247 832 103 66 89
Departmental Administration - ASA 623 821 108 71 3
Farm Production and Conservation 11933 848 101 51 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 786 868 79 53 0
Food Safety 1408 897 67 35 1
Headquarters Agencies 1053 829 84 87 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3384 833 97 70 11
Natural Resources and Environment 8815 792 121 87 26
Research Education and Economics 3974 842 95 62 6
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2296 832 100 68 3
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 256 833 55 112 0
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My Work Experience (continued)
13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610355 900 68 32 1426
Department of Agriculture 36241 898 71 31 77
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 890 80 30 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11938 907 67 26 23
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 898 74 28 0
Food Safety 1409 918 58 25 2
Headquarters Agencies 1054 886 69 45 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3388 889 74 37 7
Natural Resources and Environment 8824 885 77 38 19
Research Education and Economics 3967 882 88 30 11
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 908 71 21 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 887 68 45 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610747 664 140 195 2784
Department of Agriculture 36263 658 154 189 149
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 647 171 182 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11958 692 139 169 26
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 607 173 219 9
Food Safety 1408 591 178 231 6
Headquarters Agencies 1054 576 130 294 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 702 153 144 31
Natural Resources and Environment 8822 625 165 210 36
Research Education and Economics 3988 680 145 176 2
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2284 584 152 264 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 252 597 124 280 3
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My Work Experience (continued)
15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605420 712 138 149 7312
Department of Agriculture 36067 662 163 176 323
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 717 142 141 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11910 696 158 146 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 624 138 238 7
Food Safety 1386 722 139 138 27
Headquarters Agencies 1054 690 132 177 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3371 599 168 233 33
Natural Resources and Environment 8739 635 172 193 116
Research Education and Economics 3961 681 161 158 20
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 656 161 182 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 572 179 249 5
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609583 831 113 56 2493
Department of Agriculture 36223 831 117 51 145
Departmental Administration - ASA 620 865 103 32 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11927 860 103 37 39
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 875 83 41 2
Food Safety 1406 862 98 39 8
Headquarters Agencies 1057 849 93 58 6
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3383 818 125 58 17
Natural Resources and Environment 8816 787 139 74 43
Research Education and Economics 3973 878 88 34 13
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2292 846 112 42 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 729 152 120 2
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My Work Experience (continued)
17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589502 672 166 162 23195
Department of Agriculture 34967 603 195 203 1412
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 605 211 184 48
Farm Production and Conservation 11619 629 202 169 364
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 747 610 182 209 39
Food Safety 1370 647 176 177 46
Headquarters Agencies 1002 556 185 259 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3232 604 189 206 171
Natural Resources and Environment 8520 555 195 250 330
Research Education and Economics 3761 621 201 178 216
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2208 579 213 208 92
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 494 220 286 19
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 607831 565 220 214 5336
Department of Agriculture 36121 517 247 235 274
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 484 237 279 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 543 254 204 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 778 461 231 307 5
Food Safety 1403 538 236 226 8
Headquarters Agencies 1048 480 221 298 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3378 513 248 239 28
Natural Resources and Environment 8797 489 237 274 73
Research Education and Economics 3942 537 266 196 37
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 449 266 284 20
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 428 200 372 3
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My Work Experience (continued)
19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 601212 720 127 153 11466
Department of Agriculture 35993 695 136 169 391
Departmental Administration - ASA 616 770 106 124 8
Farm Production and Conservation 11872 708 138 154 111
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 669 126 205 7
Food Safety 1379 749 110 141 31
Headquarters Agencies 1050 708 109 183 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 655 144 201 27
Natural Resources and Environment 8720 667 142 192 128
Research Education and Economics 3959 726 128 146 35
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2281 715 130 155 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 559 126 315 6
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 611209 773 121 106
Department of Agriculture 36270 772 123 106
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 803 97 100
Farm Production and Conservation 11948 813 104 83
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 764 118 117
Food Safety 1406 773 132 95
Headquarters Agencies 1056 779 101 120
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3396 770 128 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8820 742 132 126
Research Education and Economics 3980 799 111 90
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2290 737 138 125
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 699 183 118
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My Work Unit (continued)
21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587463 439 252 308 20037
Department of Agriculture 34990 324 261 415 1063
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 429 287 284 32
Farm Production and Conservation 11543 326 287 386 350
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 343 268 388 26
Food Safety 1354 419 276 305 45
Headquarters Agencies 998 329 224 447 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3272 381 247 372 98
Natural Resources and Environment 8601 277 229 494 163
Research Education and Economics 3831 346 249 406 124
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 260 260 480 87
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 247 402 242 356 2
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568300 392 277 331 38099
Department of Agriculture 33931 343 294 363 2018
Departmental Administration - ASA 557 352 332 316 54
Farm Production and Conservation 11270 351 306 343 578
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 708 405 259 336 67
Food Safety 1306 425 284 292 88
Headquarters Agencies 977 323 264 413 65
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3139 339 288 373 224
Natural Resources and Environment 8234 288 292 420 510
Research Education and Economics 3752 442 266 292 207
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2145 331 284 385 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 384 243 373 9
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My Work Unit (continued)
23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548546 337 281 382 58203
Department of Agriculture 33229 284 293 423 2801
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 346 290 363 47
Farm Production and Conservation 11073 305 311 384 804
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 686 349 282 368 93
Food Safety 1296 384 262 354 103
Headquarters Agencies 932 273 290 437 103
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3058 328 272 400 311
Natural Resources and Environment 8145 220 267 513 625
Research Education and Economics 3574 342 311 346 386
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2087 243 300 457 182
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 298 239 463 20
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571950 392 280 328 35377
Department of Agriculture 34198 327 303 371 1861
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 405 294 300 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11364 351 325 324 526
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 726 361 297 342 54
Food Safety 1335 399 276 325 60
Headquarters Agencies 972 309 266 426 71
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3189 348 282 370 184
Natural Resources and Environment 8301 264 285 450 465
Research Education and Economics 3742 395 288 317 219
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2135 287 328 385 137
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 328 235 437 14
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My Work Unit (continued)
25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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My Work Unit (continued)
27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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My Work Unit (continued)
29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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My Agency (continued)
31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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My Agency (continued)
33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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My Agency (continued)
35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 609335 618 172 210
Department of Agriculture 36116 577 198 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 623 635 177 188
Farm Production and Conservation 11873 540 231 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 780 629 171 200
Food Safety 1406 551 217 233
Headquarters Agencies 1057 598 166 236
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3385 582 177 241
Natural Resources and Environment 8792 584 174 242
Research Education and Economics 3964 675 162 162
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2279 570 200 231
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 501 182 317
4 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 612601 721 145 134
Department of Agriculture 36331 720 149 132
Departmental Administration - ASA 627 672 177 151
Farm Production and Conservation 11939 734 150 116
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 787 731 139 129
Food Safety 1410 706 152 142
Headquarters Agencies 1060 698 160 143
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3399 699 163 138
Natural Resources and Environment 8854 689 152 158
Research Education and Economics 3979 771 126 103
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2295 734 141 125
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 252 716 138 146
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5 I like the kind of work I do
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 612232 827 112 61
Department of Agriculture 36335 842 105 52
Departmental Administration - ASA 629 811 136 52
Farm Production and Conservation 11963 852 100 47
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 818 112 70
Food Safety 1410 795 130 75
Headquarters Agencies 1060 803 121 76
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3398 834 114 52
Natural Resources and Environment 8845 837 106 56
Research Education and Economics 3977 870 90 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2296 817 124 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 806 93 101
6 I know what is expected of me on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 612111 806 106 88
Department of Agriculture 36351 779 121 100
Departmental Administration - ASA 628 778 103 118
Farm Production and Conservation 11962 787 126 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 776 126 98
Food Safety 1408 804 111 85
Headquarters Agencies 1062 787 102 111
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3409 775 112 113
Natural Resources and Environment 8847 742 138 120
Research Education and Economics 3982 823 97 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2296 757 135 108
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 704 153 144
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7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 612974 956 29 16
Department of Agriculture 36394 954 30 17
Departmental Administration - ASA 628 946 30 24
Farm Production and Conservation 11973 966 24 10
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 954 30 16
Food Safety 1412 951 29 20
Headquarters Agencies 1060 956 20 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3409 949 30 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8855 942 37 21
Research Education and Economics 3988 957 27 15
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2306 959 27 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 256 946 34 19
8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 613544 909 73 18
Department of Agriculture 36428 905 78 17
Departmental Administration - ASA 627 923 56 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11985 915 73 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 785 893 88 19
Food Safety 1413 893 84 24
Headquarters Agencies 1059 900 75 25
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3411 892 87 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8871 906 76 18
Research Education and Economics 3993 904 80 15
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2304 911 71 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 885 82 33
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9 I have sufficient resources (for example people materials budget) to get my job done
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 608706 489 157 353 1283
Department of Agriculture 36145 403 157 439 58
Departmental Administration - ASA 626 461 162 377 0
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 390 178 433 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 501 142 358 2
Food Safety 1398 516 157 328 5
Headquarters Agencies 1050 472 145 383 2
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3374 522 149 329 10
Natural Resources and Environment 8789 283 141 576 16
Research Education and Economics 3964 445 165 390 1
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 359 152 489 4
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 377 182 441 0
10 My workload is reasonable
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609883 592 158 249 1025
Department of Agriculture 36199 487 176 337 52
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 556 153 291 0
Farm Production and Conservation 11918 460 186 353 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 780 555 145 300 0
Food Safety 1405 582 179 239 3
Headquarters Agencies 1055 566 158 276 2
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3384 561 173 267 5
Natural Resources and Environment 8803 398 181 422 15
Research Education and Economics 3969 554 170 276 2
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2287 439 174 387 2
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 254 470 201 330 1
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11 My talents are used well in the workplace
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605029 611 164 225 2511
Department of Agriculture 35892 594 178 229 108
Departmental Administration - ASA 621 594 169 238 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11836 621 191 188 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 771 569 155 276 4
Food Safety 1398 577 176 247 4
Headquarters Agencies 1042 561 170 268 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3344 583 157 259 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8713 562 174 264 37
Research Education and Economics 3946 625 161 214 9
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2270 564 190 246 2
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 254 535 140 325 1
12 I know how my work relates to the agencys goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610249 851 90 60 1793
Department of Agriculture 36247 832 103 66 89
Departmental Administration - ASA 623 821 108 71 3
Farm Production and Conservation 11933 848 101 51 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 786 868 79 53 0
Food Safety 1408 897 67 35 1
Headquarters Agencies 1053 829 84 87 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3384 833 97 70 11
Natural Resources and Environment 8815 792 121 87 26
Research Education and Economics 3974 842 95 62 6
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2296 832 100 68 3
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 256 833 55 112 0
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13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610355 900 68 32 1426
Department of Agriculture 36241 898 71 31 77
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 890 80 30 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11938 907 67 26 23
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 898 74 28 0
Food Safety 1409 918 58 25 2
Headquarters Agencies 1054 886 69 45 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3388 889 74 37 7
Natural Resources and Environment 8824 885 77 38 19
Research Education and Economics 3967 882 88 30 11
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 908 71 21 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 887 68 45 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610747 664 140 195 2784
Department of Agriculture 36263 658 154 189 149
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 647 171 182 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11958 692 139 169 26
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 607 173 219 9
Food Safety 1408 591 178 231 6
Headquarters Agencies 1054 576 130 294 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 702 153 144 31
Natural Resources and Environment 8822 625 165 210 36
Research Education and Economics 3988 680 145 176 2
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2284 584 152 264 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 252 597 124 280 3
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15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605420 712 138 149 7312
Department of Agriculture 36067 662 163 176 323
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 717 142 141 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11910 696 158 146 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 624 138 238 7
Food Safety 1386 722 139 138 27
Headquarters Agencies 1054 690 132 177 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3371 599 168 233 33
Natural Resources and Environment 8739 635 172 193 116
Research Education and Economics 3961 681 161 158 20
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 656 161 182 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 572 179 249 5
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609583 831 113 56 2493
Department of Agriculture 36223 831 117 51 145
Departmental Administration - ASA 620 865 103 32 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11927 860 103 37 39
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 875 83 41 2
Food Safety 1406 862 98 39 8
Headquarters Agencies 1057 849 93 58 6
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3383 818 125 58 17
Natural Resources and Environment 8816 787 139 74 43
Research Education and Economics 3973 878 88 34 13
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2292 846 112 42 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 729 152 120 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589502 672 166 162 23195
Department of Agriculture 34967 603 195 203 1412
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 605 211 184 48
Farm Production and Conservation 11619 629 202 169 364
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 747 610 182 209 39
Food Safety 1370 647 176 177 46
Headquarters Agencies 1002 556 185 259 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3232 604 189 206 171
Natural Resources and Environment 8520 555 195 250 330
Research Education and Economics 3761 621 201 178 216
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2208 579 213 208 92
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 494 220 286 19
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 607831 565 220 214 5336
Department of Agriculture 36121 517 247 235 274
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 484 237 279 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 543 254 204 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 778 461 231 307 5
Food Safety 1403 538 236 226 8
Headquarters Agencies 1048 480 221 298 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3378 513 248 239 28
Natural Resources and Environment 8797 489 237 274 73
Research Education and Economics 3942 537 266 196 37
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 449 266 284 20
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 428 200 372 3
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 601212 720 127 153 11466
Department of Agriculture 35993 695 136 169 391
Departmental Administration - ASA 616 770 106 124 8
Farm Production and Conservation 11872 708 138 154 111
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 669 126 205 7
Food Safety 1379 749 110 141 31
Headquarters Agencies 1050 708 109 183 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 655 144 201 27
Natural Resources and Environment 8720 667 142 192 128
Research Education and Economics 3959 726 128 146 35
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2281 715 130 155 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 559 126 315 6
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 611209 773 121 106
Department of Agriculture 36270 772 123 106
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 803 97 100
Farm Production and Conservation 11948 813 104 83
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 764 118 117
Food Safety 1406 773 132 95
Headquarters Agencies 1056 779 101 120
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3396 770 128 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8820 742 132 126
Research Education and Economics 3980 799 111 90
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2290 737 138 125
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 699 183 118
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587463 439 252 308 20037
Department of Agriculture 34990 324 261 415 1063
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 429 287 284 32
Farm Production and Conservation 11543 326 287 386 350
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 343 268 388 26
Food Safety 1354 419 276 305 45
Headquarters Agencies 998 329 224 447 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3272 381 247 372 98
Natural Resources and Environment 8601 277 229 494 163
Research Education and Economics 3831 346 249 406 124
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 260 260 480 87
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 247 402 242 356 2
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568300 392 277 331 38099
Department of Agriculture 33931 343 294 363 2018
Departmental Administration - ASA 557 352 332 316 54
Farm Production and Conservation 11270 351 306 343 578
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 708 405 259 336 67
Food Safety 1306 425 284 292 88
Headquarters Agencies 977 323 264 413 65
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3139 339 288 373 224
Natural Resources and Environment 8234 288 292 420 510
Research Education and Economics 3752 442 266 292 207
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2145 331 284 385 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 384 243 373 9
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548546 337 281 382 58203
Department of Agriculture 33229 284 293 423 2801
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 346 290 363 47
Farm Production and Conservation 11073 305 311 384 804
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 686 349 282 368 93
Food Safety 1296 384 262 354 103
Headquarters Agencies 932 273 290 437 103
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3058 328 272 400 311
Natural Resources and Environment 8145 220 267 513 625
Research Education and Economics 3574 342 311 346 386
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2087 243 300 457 182
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 298 239 463 20
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571950 392 280 328 35377
Department of Agriculture 34198 327 303 371 1861
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 405 294 300 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11364 351 325 324 526
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 726 361 297 342 54
Food Safety 1335 399 276 325 60
Headquarters Agencies 972 309 266 426 71
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3189 348 282 370 184
Natural Resources and Environment 8301 264 285 450 465
Research Education and Economics 3742 395 288 317 219
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2135 287 328 385 137
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 328 235 437 14
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Work Experience (continued)
5 I like the kind of work I do
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 612232 827 112 61
Department of Agriculture 36335 842 105 52
Departmental Administration - ASA 629 811 136 52
Farm Production and Conservation 11963 852 100 47
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 818 112 70
Food Safety 1410 795 130 75
Headquarters Agencies 1060 803 121 76
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3398 834 114 52
Natural Resources and Environment 8845 837 106 56
Research Education and Economics 3977 870 90 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2296 817 124 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 806 93 101
6 I know what is expected of me on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 612111 806 106 88
Department of Agriculture 36351 779 121 100
Departmental Administration - ASA 628 778 103 118
Farm Production and Conservation 11962 787 126 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 776 126 98
Food Safety 1408 804 111 85
Headquarters Agencies 1062 787 102 111
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3409 775 112 113
Natural Resources and Environment 8847 742 138 120
Research Education and Economics 3982 823 97 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2296 757 135 108
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 704 153 144
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7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 612974 956 29 16
Department of Agriculture 36394 954 30 17
Departmental Administration - ASA 628 946 30 24
Farm Production and Conservation 11973 966 24 10
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 954 30 16
Food Safety 1412 951 29 20
Headquarters Agencies 1060 956 20 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3409 949 30 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8855 942 37 21
Research Education and Economics 3988 957 27 15
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2306 959 27 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 256 946 34 19
8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 613544 909 73 18
Department of Agriculture 36428 905 78 17
Departmental Administration - ASA 627 923 56 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11985 915 73 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 785 893 88 19
Food Safety 1413 893 84 24
Headquarters Agencies 1059 900 75 25
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3411 892 87 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8871 906 76 18
Research Education and Economics 3993 904 80 15
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2304 911 71 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 885 82 33
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My Work Experience (continued)
9 I have sufficient resources (for example people materials budget) to get my job done
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 608706 489 157 353 1283
Department of Agriculture 36145 403 157 439 58
Departmental Administration - ASA 626 461 162 377 0
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 390 178 433 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 501 142 358 2
Food Safety 1398 516 157 328 5
Headquarters Agencies 1050 472 145 383 2
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3374 522 149 329 10
Natural Resources and Environment 8789 283 141 576 16
Research Education and Economics 3964 445 165 390 1
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 359 152 489 4
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 377 182 441 0
10 My workload is reasonable
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609883 592 158 249 1025
Department of Agriculture 36199 487 176 337 52
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 556 153 291 0
Farm Production and Conservation 11918 460 186 353 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 780 555 145 300 0
Food Safety 1405 582 179 239 3
Headquarters Agencies 1055 566 158 276 2
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3384 561 173 267 5
Natural Resources and Environment 8803 398 181 422 15
Research Education and Economics 3969 554 170 276 2
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2287 439 174 387 2
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 254 470 201 330 1
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11 My talents are used well in the workplace
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605029 611 164 225 2511
Department of Agriculture 35892 594 178 229 108
Departmental Administration - ASA 621 594 169 238 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11836 621 191 188 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 771 569 155 276 4
Food Safety 1398 577 176 247 4
Headquarters Agencies 1042 561 170 268 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3344 583 157 259 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8713 562 174 264 37
Research Education and Economics 3946 625 161 214 9
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2270 564 190 246 2
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 254 535 140 325 1
12 I know how my work relates to the agencys goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610249 851 90 60 1793
Department of Agriculture 36247 832 103 66 89
Departmental Administration - ASA 623 821 108 71 3
Farm Production and Conservation 11933 848 101 51 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 786 868 79 53 0
Food Safety 1408 897 67 35 1
Headquarters Agencies 1053 829 84 87 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3384 833 97 70 11
Natural Resources and Environment 8815 792 121 87 26
Research Education and Economics 3974 842 95 62 6
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2296 832 100 68 3
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 256 833 55 112 0
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13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610355 900 68 32 1426
Department of Agriculture 36241 898 71 31 77
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 890 80 30 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11938 907 67 26 23
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 898 74 28 0
Food Safety 1409 918 58 25 2
Headquarters Agencies 1054 886 69 45 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3388 889 74 37 7
Natural Resources and Environment 8824 885 77 38 19
Research Education and Economics 3967 882 88 30 11
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 908 71 21 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 887 68 45 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610747 664 140 195 2784
Department of Agriculture 36263 658 154 189 149
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 647 171 182 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11958 692 139 169 26
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 607 173 219 9
Food Safety 1408 591 178 231 6
Headquarters Agencies 1054 576 130 294 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 702 153 144 31
Natural Resources and Environment 8822 625 165 210 36
Research Education and Economics 3988 680 145 176 2
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2284 584 152 264 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 252 597 124 280 3
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15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605420 712 138 149 7312
Department of Agriculture 36067 662 163 176 323
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 717 142 141 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11910 696 158 146 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 624 138 238 7
Food Safety 1386 722 139 138 27
Headquarters Agencies 1054 690 132 177 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3371 599 168 233 33
Natural Resources and Environment 8739 635 172 193 116
Research Education and Economics 3961 681 161 158 20
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 656 161 182 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 572 179 249 5
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609583 831 113 56 2493
Department of Agriculture 36223 831 117 51 145
Departmental Administration - ASA 620 865 103 32 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11927 860 103 37 39
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 875 83 41 2
Food Safety 1406 862 98 39 8
Headquarters Agencies 1057 849 93 58 6
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3383 818 125 58 17
Natural Resources and Environment 8816 787 139 74 43
Research Education and Economics 3973 878 88 34 13
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2292 846 112 42 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 729 152 120 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589502 672 166 162 23195
Department of Agriculture 34967 603 195 203 1412
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 605 211 184 48
Farm Production and Conservation 11619 629 202 169 364
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 747 610 182 209 39
Food Safety 1370 647 176 177 46
Headquarters Agencies 1002 556 185 259 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3232 604 189 206 171
Natural Resources and Environment 8520 555 195 250 330
Research Education and Economics 3761 621 201 178 216
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2208 579 213 208 92
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 494 220 286 19
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 607831 565 220 214 5336
Department of Agriculture 36121 517 247 235 274
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 484 237 279 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 543 254 204 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 778 461 231 307 5
Food Safety 1403 538 236 226 8
Headquarters Agencies 1048 480 221 298 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3378 513 248 239 28
Natural Resources and Environment 8797 489 237 274 73
Research Education and Economics 3942 537 266 196 37
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 449 266 284 20
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 428 200 372 3
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 601212 720 127 153 11466
Department of Agriculture 35993 695 136 169 391
Departmental Administration - ASA 616 770 106 124 8
Farm Production and Conservation 11872 708 138 154 111
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 669 126 205 7
Food Safety 1379 749 110 141 31
Headquarters Agencies 1050 708 109 183 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 655 144 201 27
Natural Resources and Environment 8720 667 142 192 128
Research Education and Economics 3959 726 128 146 35
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2281 715 130 155 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 559 126 315 6
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 611209 773 121 106
Department of Agriculture 36270 772 123 106
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 803 97 100
Farm Production and Conservation 11948 813 104 83
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 764 118 117
Food Safety 1406 773 132 95
Headquarters Agencies 1056 779 101 120
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3396 770 128 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8820 742 132 126
Research Education and Economics 3980 799 111 90
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2290 737 138 125
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 699 183 118
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587463 439 252 308 20037
Department of Agriculture 34990 324 261 415 1063
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 429 287 284 32
Farm Production and Conservation 11543 326 287 386 350
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 343 268 388 26
Food Safety 1354 419 276 305 45
Headquarters Agencies 998 329 224 447 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3272 381 247 372 98
Natural Resources and Environment 8601 277 229 494 163
Research Education and Economics 3831 346 249 406 124
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 260 260 480 87
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 247 402 242 356 2
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568300 392 277 331 38099
Department of Agriculture 33931 343 294 363 2018
Departmental Administration - ASA 557 352 332 316 54
Farm Production and Conservation 11270 351 306 343 578
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 708 405 259 336 67
Food Safety 1306 425 284 292 88
Headquarters Agencies 977 323 264 413 65
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3139 339 288 373 224
Natural Resources and Environment 8234 288 292 420 510
Research Education and Economics 3752 442 266 292 207
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2145 331 284 385 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 384 243 373 9
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548546 337 281 382 58203
Department of Agriculture 33229 284 293 423 2801
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 346 290 363 47
Farm Production and Conservation 11073 305 311 384 804
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 686 349 282 368 93
Food Safety 1296 384 262 354 103
Headquarters Agencies 932 273 290 437 103
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3058 328 272 400 311
Natural Resources and Environment 8145 220 267 513 625
Research Education and Economics 3574 342 311 346 386
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2087 243 300 457 182
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 298 239 463 20
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571950 392 280 328 35377
Department of Agriculture 34198 327 303 371 1861
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 405 294 300 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11364 351 325 324 526
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 726 361 297 342 54
Food Safety 1335 399 276 325 60
Headquarters Agencies 972 309 266 426 71
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3189 348 282 370 184
Natural Resources and Environment 8301 264 285 450 465
Research Education and Economics 3742 395 288 317 219
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2135 287 328 385 137
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 328 235 437 14
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 612974 956 29 16
Department of Agriculture 36394 954 30 17
Departmental Administration - ASA 628 946 30 24
Farm Production and Conservation 11973 966 24 10
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 954 30 16
Food Safety 1412 951 29 20
Headquarters Agencies 1060 956 20 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3409 949 30 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8855 942 37 21
Research Education and Economics 3988 957 27 15
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2306 959 27 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 256 946 34 19
8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 613544 909 73 18
Department of Agriculture 36428 905 78 17
Departmental Administration - ASA 627 923 56 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11985 915 73 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 785 893 88 19
Food Safety 1413 893 84 24
Headquarters Agencies 1059 900 75 25
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3411 892 87 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8871 906 76 18
Research Education and Economics 3993 904 80 15
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2304 911 71 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 885 82 33
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9 I have sufficient resources (for example people materials budget) to get my job done
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 608706 489 157 353 1283
Department of Agriculture 36145 403 157 439 58
Departmental Administration - ASA 626 461 162 377 0
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 390 178 433 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 501 142 358 2
Food Safety 1398 516 157 328 5
Headquarters Agencies 1050 472 145 383 2
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3374 522 149 329 10
Natural Resources and Environment 8789 283 141 576 16
Research Education and Economics 3964 445 165 390 1
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 359 152 489 4
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 377 182 441 0
10 My workload is reasonable
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609883 592 158 249 1025
Department of Agriculture 36199 487 176 337 52
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 556 153 291 0
Farm Production and Conservation 11918 460 186 353 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 780 555 145 300 0
Food Safety 1405 582 179 239 3
Headquarters Agencies 1055 566 158 276 2
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3384 561 173 267 5
Natural Resources and Environment 8803 398 181 422 15
Research Education and Economics 3969 554 170 276 2
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2287 439 174 387 2
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 254 470 201 330 1
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11 My talents are used well in the workplace
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605029 611 164 225 2511
Department of Agriculture 35892 594 178 229 108
Departmental Administration - ASA 621 594 169 238 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11836 621 191 188 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 771 569 155 276 4
Food Safety 1398 577 176 247 4
Headquarters Agencies 1042 561 170 268 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3344 583 157 259 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8713 562 174 264 37
Research Education and Economics 3946 625 161 214 9
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2270 564 190 246 2
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 254 535 140 325 1
12 I know how my work relates to the agencys goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610249 851 90 60 1793
Department of Agriculture 36247 832 103 66 89
Departmental Administration - ASA 623 821 108 71 3
Farm Production and Conservation 11933 848 101 51 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 786 868 79 53 0
Food Safety 1408 897 67 35 1
Headquarters Agencies 1053 829 84 87 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3384 833 97 70 11
Natural Resources and Environment 8815 792 121 87 26
Research Education and Economics 3974 842 95 62 6
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2296 832 100 68 3
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 256 833 55 112 0
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13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610355 900 68 32 1426
Department of Agriculture 36241 898 71 31 77
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 890 80 30 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11938 907 67 26 23
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 898 74 28 0
Food Safety 1409 918 58 25 2
Headquarters Agencies 1054 886 69 45 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3388 889 74 37 7
Natural Resources and Environment 8824 885 77 38 19
Research Education and Economics 3967 882 88 30 11
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 908 71 21 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 887 68 45 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610747 664 140 195 2784
Department of Agriculture 36263 658 154 189 149
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 647 171 182 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11958 692 139 169 26
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 607 173 219 9
Food Safety 1408 591 178 231 6
Headquarters Agencies 1054 576 130 294 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 702 153 144 31
Natural Resources and Environment 8822 625 165 210 36
Research Education and Economics 3988 680 145 176 2
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2284 584 152 264 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 252 597 124 280 3
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15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605420 712 138 149 7312
Department of Agriculture 36067 662 163 176 323
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 717 142 141 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11910 696 158 146 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 624 138 238 7
Food Safety 1386 722 139 138 27
Headquarters Agencies 1054 690 132 177 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3371 599 168 233 33
Natural Resources and Environment 8739 635 172 193 116
Research Education and Economics 3961 681 161 158 20
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 656 161 182 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 572 179 249 5
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609583 831 113 56 2493
Department of Agriculture 36223 831 117 51 145
Departmental Administration - ASA 620 865 103 32 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11927 860 103 37 39
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 875 83 41 2
Food Safety 1406 862 98 39 8
Headquarters Agencies 1057 849 93 58 6
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3383 818 125 58 17
Natural Resources and Environment 8816 787 139 74 43
Research Education and Economics 3973 878 88 34 13
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2292 846 112 42 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 729 152 120 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589502 672 166 162 23195
Department of Agriculture 34967 603 195 203 1412
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 605 211 184 48
Farm Production and Conservation 11619 629 202 169 364
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 747 610 182 209 39
Food Safety 1370 647 176 177 46
Headquarters Agencies 1002 556 185 259 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3232 604 189 206 171
Natural Resources and Environment 8520 555 195 250 330
Research Education and Economics 3761 621 201 178 216
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2208 579 213 208 92
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 494 220 286 19
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 607831 565 220 214 5336
Department of Agriculture 36121 517 247 235 274
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 484 237 279 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 543 254 204 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 778 461 231 307 5
Food Safety 1403 538 236 226 8
Headquarters Agencies 1048 480 221 298 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3378 513 248 239 28
Natural Resources and Environment 8797 489 237 274 73
Research Education and Economics 3942 537 266 196 37
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 449 266 284 20
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 428 200 372 3
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 601212 720 127 153 11466
Department of Agriculture 35993 695 136 169 391
Departmental Administration - ASA 616 770 106 124 8
Farm Production and Conservation 11872 708 138 154 111
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 669 126 205 7
Food Safety 1379 749 110 141 31
Headquarters Agencies 1050 708 109 183 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 655 144 201 27
Natural Resources and Environment 8720 667 142 192 128
Research Education and Economics 3959 726 128 146 35
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2281 715 130 155 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 559 126 315 6
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 611209 773 121 106
Department of Agriculture 36270 772 123 106
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 803 97 100
Farm Production and Conservation 11948 813 104 83
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 764 118 117
Food Safety 1406 773 132 95
Headquarters Agencies 1056 779 101 120
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3396 770 128 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8820 742 132 126
Research Education and Economics 3980 799 111 90
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2290 737 138 125
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 699 183 118
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587463 439 252 308 20037
Department of Agriculture 34990 324 261 415 1063
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 429 287 284 32
Farm Production and Conservation 11543 326 287 386 350
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 343 268 388 26
Food Safety 1354 419 276 305 45
Headquarters Agencies 998 329 224 447 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3272 381 247 372 98
Natural Resources and Environment 8601 277 229 494 163
Research Education and Economics 3831 346 249 406 124
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 260 260 480 87
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 247 402 242 356 2
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568300 392 277 331 38099
Department of Agriculture 33931 343 294 363 2018
Departmental Administration - ASA 557 352 332 316 54
Farm Production and Conservation 11270 351 306 343 578
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 708 405 259 336 67
Food Safety 1306 425 284 292 88
Headquarters Agencies 977 323 264 413 65
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3139 339 288 373 224
Natural Resources and Environment 8234 288 292 420 510
Research Education and Economics 3752 442 266 292 207
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2145 331 284 385 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 384 243 373 9
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548546 337 281 382 58203
Department of Agriculture 33229 284 293 423 2801
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 346 290 363 47
Farm Production and Conservation 11073 305 311 384 804
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 686 349 282 368 93
Food Safety 1296 384 262 354 103
Headquarters Agencies 932 273 290 437 103
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3058 328 272 400 311
Natural Resources and Environment 8145 220 267 513 625
Research Education and Economics 3574 342 311 346 386
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2087 243 300 457 182
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 298 239 463 20
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571950 392 280 328 35377
Department of Agriculture 34198 327 303 371 1861
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 405 294 300 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11364 351 325 324 526
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 726 361 297 342 54
Food Safety 1335 399 276 325 60
Headquarters Agencies 972 309 266 426 71
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3189 348 282 370 184
Natural Resources and Environment 8301 264 285 450 465
Research Education and Economics 3742 395 288 317 219
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2135 287 328 385 137
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 328 235 437 14
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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9 I have sufficient resources (for example people materials budget) to get my job done
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 608706 489 157 353 1283
Department of Agriculture 36145 403 157 439 58
Departmental Administration - ASA 626 461 162 377 0
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 390 178 433 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 501 142 358 2
Food Safety 1398 516 157 328 5
Headquarters Agencies 1050 472 145 383 2
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3374 522 149 329 10
Natural Resources and Environment 8789 283 141 576 16
Research Education and Economics 3964 445 165 390 1
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 359 152 489 4
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 377 182 441 0
10 My workload is reasonable
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609883 592 158 249 1025
Department of Agriculture 36199 487 176 337 52
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 556 153 291 0
Farm Production and Conservation 11918 460 186 353 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 780 555 145 300 0
Food Safety 1405 582 179 239 3
Headquarters Agencies 1055 566 158 276 2
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3384 561 173 267 5
Natural Resources and Environment 8803 398 181 422 15
Research Education and Economics 3969 554 170 276 2
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2287 439 174 387 2
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 254 470 201 330 1
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11 My talents are used well in the workplace
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605029 611 164 225 2511
Department of Agriculture 35892 594 178 229 108
Departmental Administration - ASA 621 594 169 238 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11836 621 191 188 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 771 569 155 276 4
Food Safety 1398 577 176 247 4
Headquarters Agencies 1042 561 170 268 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3344 583 157 259 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8713 562 174 264 37
Research Education and Economics 3946 625 161 214 9
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2270 564 190 246 2
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 254 535 140 325 1
12 I know how my work relates to the agencys goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610249 851 90 60 1793
Department of Agriculture 36247 832 103 66 89
Departmental Administration - ASA 623 821 108 71 3
Farm Production and Conservation 11933 848 101 51 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 786 868 79 53 0
Food Safety 1408 897 67 35 1
Headquarters Agencies 1053 829 84 87 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3384 833 97 70 11
Natural Resources and Environment 8815 792 121 87 26
Research Education and Economics 3974 842 95 62 6
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2296 832 100 68 3
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 256 833 55 112 0
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13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610355 900 68 32 1426
Department of Agriculture 36241 898 71 31 77
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 890 80 30 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11938 907 67 26 23
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 898 74 28 0
Food Safety 1409 918 58 25 2
Headquarters Agencies 1054 886 69 45 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3388 889 74 37 7
Natural Resources and Environment 8824 885 77 38 19
Research Education and Economics 3967 882 88 30 11
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 908 71 21 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 887 68 45 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610747 664 140 195 2784
Department of Agriculture 36263 658 154 189 149
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 647 171 182 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11958 692 139 169 26
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 607 173 219 9
Food Safety 1408 591 178 231 6
Headquarters Agencies 1054 576 130 294 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 702 153 144 31
Natural Resources and Environment 8822 625 165 210 36
Research Education and Economics 3988 680 145 176 2
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2284 584 152 264 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 252 597 124 280 3
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15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605420 712 138 149 7312
Department of Agriculture 36067 662 163 176 323
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 717 142 141 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11910 696 158 146 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 624 138 238 7
Food Safety 1386 722 139 138 27
Headquarters Agencies 1054 690 132 177 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3371 599 168 233 33
Natural Resources and Environment 8739 635 172 193 116
Research Education and Economics 3961 681 161 158 20
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 656 161 182 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 572 179 249 5
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609583 831 113 56 2493
Department of Agriculture 36223 831 117 51 145
Departmental Administration - ASA 620 865 103 32 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11927 860 103 37 39
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 875 83 41 2
Food Safety 1406 862 98 39 8
Headquarters Agencies 1057 849 93 58 6
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3383 818 125 58 17
Natural Resources and Environment 8816 787 139 74 43
Research Education and Economics 3973 878 88 34 13
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2292 846 112 42 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 729 152 120 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589502 672 166 162 23195
Department of Agriculture 34967 603 195 203 1412
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 605 211 184 48
Farm Production and Conservation 11619 629 202 169 364
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 747 610 182 209 39
Food Safety 1370 647 176 177 46
Headquarters Agencies 1002 556 185 259 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3232 604 189 206 171
Natural Resources and Environment 8520 555 195 250 330
Research Education and Economics 3761 621 201 178 216
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2208 579 213 208 92
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 494 220 286 19
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 607831 565 220 214 5336
Department of Agriculture 36121 517 247 235 274
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 484 237 279 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 543 254 204 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 778 461 231 307 5
Food Safety 1403 538 236 226 8
Headquarters Agencies 1048 480 221 298 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3378 513 248 239 28
Natural Resources and Environment 8797 489 237 274 73
Research Education and Economics 3942 537 266 196 37
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 449 266 284 20
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 428 200 372 3
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 601212 720 127 153 11466
Department of Agriculture 35993 695 136 169 391
Departmental Administration - ASA 616 770 106 124 8
Farm Production and Conservation 11872 708 138 154 111
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 669 126 205 7
Food Safety 1379 749 110 141 31
Headquarters Agencies 1050 708 109 183 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 655 144 201 27
Natural Resources and Environment 8720 667 142 192 128
Research Education and Economics 3959 726 128 146 35
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2281 715 130 155 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 559 126 315 6
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 611209 773 121 106
Department of Agriculture 36270 772 123 106
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 803 97 100
Farm Production and Conservation 11948 813 104 83
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 764 118 117
Food Safety 1406 773 132 95
Headquarters Agencies 1056 779 101 120
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3396 770 128 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8820 742 132 126
Research Education and Economics 3980 799 111 90
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2290 737 138 125
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 699 183 118
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587463 439 252 308 20037
Department of Agriculture 34990 324 261 415 1063
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 429 287 284 32
Farm Production and Conservation 11543 326 287 386 350
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 343 268 388 26
Food Safety 1354 419 276 305 45
Headquarters Agencies 998 329 224 447 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3272 381 247 372 98
Natural Resources and Environment 8601 277 229 494 163
Research Education and Economics 3831 346 249 406 124
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 260 260 480 87
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 247 402 242 356 2
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568300 392 277 331 38099
Department of Agriculture 33931 343 294 363 2018
Departmental Administration - ASA 557 352 332 316 54
Farm Production and Conservation 11270 351 306 343 578
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 708 405 259 336 67
Food Safety 1306 425 284 292 88
Headquarters Agencies 977 323 264 413 65
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3139 339 288 373 224
Natural Resources and Environment 8234 288 292 420 510
Research Education and Economics 3752 442 266 292 207
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2145 331 284 385 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 384 243 373 9
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548546 337 281 382 58203
Department of Agriculture 33229 284 293 423 2801
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 346 290 363 47
Farm Production and Conservation 11073 305 311 384 804
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 686 349 282 368 93
Food Safety 1296 384 262 354 103
Headquarters Agencies 932 273 290 437 103
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3058 328 272 400 311
Natural Resources and Environment 8145 220 267 513 625
Research Education and Economics 3574 342 311 346 386
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2087 243 300 457 182
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 298 239 463 20
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571950 392 280 328 35377
Department of Agriculture 34198 327 303 371 1861
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 405 294 300 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11364 351 325 324 526
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 726 361 297 342 54
Food Safety 1335 399 276 325 60
Headquarters Agencies 972 309 266 426 71
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3189 348 282 370 184
Natural Resources and Environment 8301 264 285 450 465
Research Education and Economics 3742 395 288 317 219
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2135 287 328 385 137
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 328 235 437 14
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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11 My talents are used well in the workplace
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605029 611 164 225 2511
Department of Agriculture 35892 594 178 229 108
Departmental Administration - ASA 621 594 169 238 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11836 621 191 188 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 771 569 155 276 4
Food Safety 1398 577 176 247 4
Headquarters Agencies 1042 561 170 268 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3344 583 157 259 21
Natural Resources and Environment 8713 562 174 264 37
Research Education and Economics 3946 625 161 214 9
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2270 564 190 246 2
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 254 535 140 325 1
12 I know how my work relates to the agencys goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610249 851 90 60 1793
Department of Agriculture 36247 832 103 66 89
Departmental Administration - ASA 623 821 108 71 3
Farm Production and Conservation 11933 848 101 51 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 786 868 79 53 0
Food Safety 1408 897 67 35 1
Headquarters Agencies 1053 829 84 87 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3384 833 97 70 11
Natural Resources and Environment 8815 792 121 87 26
Research Education and Economics 3974 842 95 62 6
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2296 832 100 68 3
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 256 833 55 112 0
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13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610355 900 68 32 1426
Department of Agriculture 36241 898 71 31 77
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 890 80 30 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11938 907 67 26 23
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 898 74 28 0
Food Safety 1409 918 58 25 2
Headquarters Agencies 1054 886 69 45 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3388 889 74 37 7
Natural Resources and Environment 8824 885 77 38 19
Research Education and Economics 3967 882 88 30 11
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 908 71 21 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 887 68 45 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610747 664 140 195 2784
Department of Agriculture 36263 658 154 189 149
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 647 171 182 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11958 692 139 169 26
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 607 173 219 9
Food Safety 1408 591 178 231 6
Headquarters Agencies 1054 576 130 294 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 702 153 144 31
Natural Resources and Environment 8822 625 165 210 36
Research Education and Economics 3988 680 145 176 2
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2284 584 152 264 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 252 597 124 280 3
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15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605420 712 138 149 7312
Department of Agriculture 36067 662 163 176 323
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 717 142 141 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11910 696 158 146 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 624 138 238 7
Food Safety 1386 722 139 138 27
Headquarters Agencies 1054 690 132 177 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3371 599 168 233 33
Natural Resources and Environment 8739 635 172 193 116
Research Education and Economics 3961 681 161 158 20
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 656 161 182 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 572 179 249 5
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609583 831 113 56 2493
Department of Agriculture 36223 831 117 51 145
Departmental Administration - ASA 620 865 103 32 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11927 860 103 37 39
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 875 83 41 2
Food Safety 1406 862 98 39 8
Headquarters Agencies 1057 849 93 58 6
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3383 818 125 58 17
Natural Resources and Environment 8816 787 139 74 43
Research Education and Economics 3973 878 88 34 13
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2292 846 112 42 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 729 152 120 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589502 672 166 162 23195
Department of Agriculture 34967 603 195 203 1412
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 605 211 184 48
Farm Production and Conservation 11619 629 202 169 364
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 747 610 182 209 39
Food Safety 1370 647 176 177 46
Headquarters Agencies 1002 556 185 259 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3232 604 189 206 171
Natural Resources and Environment 8520 555 195 250 330
Research Education and Economics 3761 621 201 178 216
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2208 579 213 208 92
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 494 220 286 19
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 607831 565 220 214 5336
Department of Agriculture 36121 517 247 235 274
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 484 237 279 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 543 254 204 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 778 461 231 307 5
Food Safety 1403 538 236 226 8
Headquarters Agencies 1048 480 221 298 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3378 513 248 239 28
Natural Resources and Environment 8797 489 237 274 73
Research Education and Economics 3942 537 266 196 37
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 449 266 284 20
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 428 200 372 3
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 601212 720 127 153 11466
Department of Agriculture 35993 695 136 169 391
Departmental Administration - ASA 616 770 106 124 8
Farm Production and Conservation 11872 708 138 154 111
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 669 126 205 7
Food Safety 1379 749 110 141 31
Headquarters Agencies 1050 708 109 183 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 655 144 201 27
Natural Resources and Environment 8720 667 142 192 128
Research Education and Economics 3959 726 128 146 35
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2281 715 130 155 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 559 126 315 6
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 611209 773 121 106
Department of Agriculture 36270 772 123 106
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 803 97 100
Farm Production and Conservation 11948 813 104 83
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 764 118 117
Food Safety 1406 773 132 95
Headquarters Agencies 1056 779 101 120
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3396 770 128 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8820 742 132 126
Research Education and Economics 3980 799 111 90
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2290 737 138 125
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 699 183 118
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587463 439 252 308 20037
Department of Agriculture 34990 324 261 415 1063
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 429 287 284 32
Farm Production and Conservation 11543 326 287 386 350
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 343 268 388 26
Food Safety 1354 419 276 305 45
Headquarters Agencies 998 329 224 447 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3272 381 247 372 98
Natural Resources and Environment 8601 277 229 494 163
Research Education and Economics 3831 346 249 406 124
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 260 260 480 87
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 247 402 242 356 2
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568300 392 277 331 38099
Department of Agriculture 33931 343 294 363 2018
Departmental Administration - ASA 557 352 332 316 54
Farm Production and Conservation 11270 351 306 343 578
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 708 405 259 336 67
Food Safety 1306 425 284 292 88
Headquarters Agencies 977 323 264 413 65
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3139 339 288 373 224
Natural Resources and Environment 8234 288 292 420 510
Research Education and Economics 3752 442 266 292 207
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2145 331 284 385 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 384 243 373 9
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548546 337 281 382 58203
Department of Agriculture 33229 284 293 423 2801
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 346 290 363 47
Farm Production and Conservation 11073 305 311 384 804
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 686 349 282 368 93
Food Safety 1296 384 262 354 103
Headquarters Agencies 932 273 290 437 103
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3058 328 272 400 311
Natural Resources and Environment 8145 220 267 513 625
Research Education and Economics 3574 342 311 346 386
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2087 243 300 457 182
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 298 239 463 20
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571950 392 280 328 35377
Department of Agriculture 34198 327 303 371 1861
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 405 294 300 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11364 351 325 324 526
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 726 361 297 342 54
Food Safety 1335 399 276 325 60
Headquarters Agencies 972 309 266 426 71
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3189 348 282 370 184
Natural Resources and Environment 8301 264 285 450 465
Research Education and Economics 3742 395 288 317 219
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2135 287 328 385 137
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 328 235 437 14
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610355 900 68 32 1426
Department of Agriculture 36241 898 71 31 77
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 890 80 30 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11938 907 67 26 23
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 783 898 74 28 0
Food Safety 1409 918 58 25 2
Headquarters Agencies 1054 886 69 45 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3388 889 74 37 7
Natural Resources and Environment 8824 885 77 38 19
Research Education and Economics 3967 882 88 30 11
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 908 71 21 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 255 887 68 45 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 610747 664 140 195 2784
Department of Agriculture 36263 658 154 189 149
Departmental Administration - ASA 624 647 171 182 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11958 692 139 169 26
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 607 173 219 9
Food Safety 1408 591 178 231 6
Headquarters Agencies 1054 576 130 294 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 702 153 144 31
Natural Resources and Environment 8822 625 165 210 36
Research Education and Economics 3988 680 145 176 2
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2284 584 152 264 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 252 597 124 280 3
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15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605420 712 138 149 7312
Department of Agriculture 36067 662 163 176 323
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 717 142 141 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11910 696 158 146 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 624 138 238 7
Food Safety 1386 722 139 138 27
Headquarters Agencies 1054 690 132 177 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3371 599 168 233 33
Natural Resources and Environment 8739 635 172 193 116
Research Education and Economics 3961 681 161 158 20
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 656 161 182 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 572 179 249 5
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609583 831 113 56 2493
Department of Agriculture 36223 831 117 51 145
Departmental Administration - ASA 620 865 103 32 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11927 860 103 37 39
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 875 83 41 2
Food Safety 1406 862 98 39 8
Headquarters Agencies 1057 849 93 58 6
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3383 818 125 58 17
Natural Resources and Environment 8816 787 139 74 43
Research Education and Economics 3973 878 88 34 13
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2292 846 112 42 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 729 152 120 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589502 672 166 162 23195
Department of Agriculture 34967 603 195 203 1412
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 605 211 184 48
Farm Production and Conservation 11619 629 202 169 364
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 747 610 182 209 39
Food Safety 1370 647 176 177 46
Headquarters Agencies 1002 556 185 259 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3232 604 189 206 171
Natural Resources and Environment 8520 555 195 250 330
Research Education and Economics 3761 621 201 178 216
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2208 579 213 208 92
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 494 220 286 19
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 607831 565 220 214 5336
Department of Agriculture 36121 517 247 235 274
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 484 237 279 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 543 254 204 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 778 461 231 307 5
Food Safety 1403 538 236 226 8
Headquarters Agencies 1048 480 221 298 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3378 513 248 239 28
Natural Resources and Environment 8797 489 237 274 73
Research Education and Economics 3942 537 266 196 37
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 449 266 284 20
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 428 200 372 3
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 601212 720 127 153 11466
Department of Agriculture 35993 695 136 169 391
Departmental Administration - ASA 616 770 106 124 8
Farm Production and Conservation 11872 708 138 154 111
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 669 126 205 7
Food Safety 1379 749 110 141 31
Headquarters Agencies 1050 708 109 183 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 655 144 201 27
Natural Resources and Environment 8720 667 142 192 128
Research Education and Economics 3959 726 128 146 35
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2281 715 130 155 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 559 126 315 6
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 611209 773 121 106
Department of Agriculture 36270 772 123 106
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 803 97 100
Farm Production and Conservation 11948 813 104 83
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 764 118 117
Food Safety 1406 773 132 95
Headquarters Agencies 1056 779 101 120
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3396 770 128 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8820 742 132 126
Research Education and Economics 3980 799 111 90
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2290 737 138 125
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 699 183 118
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587463 439 252 308 20037
Department of Agriculture 34990 324 261 415 1063
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 429 287 284 32
Farm Production and Conservation 11543 326 287 386 350
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 343 268 388 26
Food Safety 1354 419 276 305 45
Headquarters Agencies 998 329 224 447 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3272 381 247 372 98
Natural Resources and Environment 8601 277 229 494 163
Research Education and Economics 3831 346 249 406 124
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 260 260 480 87
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 247 402 242 356 2
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568300 392 277 331 38099
Department of Agriculture 33931 343 294 363 2018
Departmental Administration - ASA 557 352 332 316 54
Farm Production and Conservation 11270 351 306 343 578
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 708 405 259 336 67
Food Safety 1306 425 284 292 88
Headquarters Agencies 977 323 264 413 65
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3139 339 288 373 224
Natural Resources and Environment 8234 288 292 420 510
Research Education and Economics 3752 442 266 292 207
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2145 331 284 385 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 384 243 373 9
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548546 337 281 382 58203
Department of Agriculture 33229 284 293 423 2801
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 346 290 363 47
Farm Production and Conservation 11073 305 311 384 804
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 686 349 282 368 93
Food Safety 1296 384 262 354 103
Headquarters Agencies 932 273 290 437 103
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3058 328 272 400 311
Natural Resources and Environment 8145 220 267 513 625
Research Education and Economics 3574 342 311 346 386
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2087 243 300 457 182
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 298 239 463 20
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571950 392 280 328 35377
Department of Agriculture 34198 327 303 371 1861
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 405 294 300 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11364 351 325 324 526
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 726 361 297 342 54
Food Safety 1335 399 276 325 60
Headquarters Agencies 972 309 266 426 71
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3189 348 282 370 184
Natural Resources and Environment 8301 264 285 450 465
Research Education and Economics 3742 395 288 317 219
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2135 287 328 385 137
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 328 235 437 14
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My Work Unit (continued)
25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605420 712 138 149 7312
Department of Agriculture 36067 662 163 176 323
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 717 142 141 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11910 696 158 146 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 624 138 238 7
Food Safety 1386 722 139 138 27
Headquarters Agencies 1054 690 132 177 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3371 599 168 233 33
Natural Resources and Environment 8739 635 172 193 116
Research Education and Economics 3961 681 161 158 20
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2283 656 161 182 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 572 179 249 5
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 609583 831 113 56 2493
Department of Agriculture 36223 831 117 51 145
Departmental Administration - ASA 620 865 103 32 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11927 860 103 37 39
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 875 83 41 2
Food Safety 1406 862 98 39 8
Headquarters Agencies 1057 849 93 58 6
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3383 818 125 58 17
Natural Resources and Environment 8816 787 139 74 43
Research Education and Economics 3973 878 88 34 13
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2292 846 112 42 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 729 152 120 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589502 672 166 162 23195
Department of Agriculture 34967 603 195 203 1412
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 605 211 184 48
Farm Production and Conservation 11619 629 202 169 364
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 747 610 182 209 39
Food Safety 1370 647 176 177 46
Headquarters Agencies 1002 556 185 259 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3232 604 189 206 171
Natural Resources and Environment 8520 555 195 250 330
Research Education and Economics 3761 621 201 178 216
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2208 579 213 208 92
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 494 220 286 19
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 607831 565 220 214 5336
Department of Agriculture 36121 517 247 235 274
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 484 237 279 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 543 254 204 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 778 461 231 307 5
Food Safety 1403 538 236 226 8
Headquarters Agencies 1048 480 221 298 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3378 513 248 239 28
Natural Resources and Environment 8797 489 237 274 73
Research Education and Economics 3942 537 266 196 37
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 449 266 284 20
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 428 200 372 3
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 601212 720 127 153 11466
Department of Agriculture 35993 695 136 169 391
Departmental Administration - ASA 616 770 106 124 8
Farm Production and Conservation 11872 708 138 154 111
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 669 126 205 7
Food Safety 1379 749 110 141 31
Headquarters Agencies 1050 708 109 183 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 655 144 201 27
Natural Resources and Environment 8720 667 142 192 128
Research Education and Economics 3959 726 128 146 35
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2281 715 130 155 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 559 126 315 6
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 611209 773 121 106
Department of Agriculture 36270 772 123 106
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 803 97 100
Farm Production and Conservation 11948 813 104 83
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 764 118 117
Food Safety 1406 773 132 95
Headquarters Agencies 1056 779 101 120
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3396 770 128 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8820 742 132 126
Research Education and Economics 3980 799 111 90
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2290 737 138 125
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 699 183 118
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587463 439 252 308 20037
Department of Agriculture 34990 324 261 415 1063
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 429 287 284 32
Farm Production and Conservation 11543 326 287 386 350
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 343 268 388 26
Food Safety 1354 419 276 305 45
Headquarters Agencies 998 329 224 447 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3272 381 247 372 98
Natural Resources and Environment 8601 277 229 494 163
Research Education and Economics 3831 346 249 406 124
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 260 260 480 87
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 247 402 242 356 2
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568300 392 277 331 38099
Department of Agriculture 33931 343 294 363 2018
Departmental Administration - ASA 557 352 332 316 54
Farm Production and Conservation 11270 351 306 343 578
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 708 405 259 336 67
Food Safety 1306 425 284 292 88
Headquarters Agencies 977 323 264 413 65
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3139 339 288 373 224
Natural Resources and Environment 8234 288 292 420 510
Research Education and Economics 3752 442 266 292 207
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2145 331 284 385 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 384 243 373 9
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548546 337 281 382 58203
Department of Agriculture 33229 284 293 423 2801
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 346 290 363 47
Farm Production and Conservation 11073 305 311 384 804
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 686 349 282 368 93
Food Safety 1296 384 262 354 103
Headquarters Agencies 932 273 290 437 103
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3058 328 272 400 311
Natural Resources and Environment 8145 220 267 513 625
Research Education and Economics 3574 342 311 346 386
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2087 243 300 457 182
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 298 239 463 20
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571950 392 280 328 35377
Department of Agriculture 34198 327 303 371 1861
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 405 294 300 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11364 351 325 324 526
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 726 361 297 342 54
Food Safety 1335 399 276 325 60
Headquarters Agencies 972 309 266 426 71
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3189 348 282 370 184
Natural Resources and Environment 8301 264 285 450 465
Research Education and Economics 3742 395 288 317 219
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2135 287 328 385 137
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 328 235 437 14
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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Work-Life (continued)
81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589502 672 166 162 23195
Department of Agriculture 34967 603 195 203 1412
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 605 211 184 48
Farm Production and Conservation 11619 629 202 169 364
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 747 610 182 209 39
Food Safety 1370 647 176 177 46
Headquarters Agencies 1002 556 185 259 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3232 604 189 206 171
Natural Resources and Environment 8520 555 195 250 330
Research Education and Economics 3761 621 201 178 216
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2208 579 213 208 92
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 494 220 286 19
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 607831 565 220 214 5336
Department of Agriculture 36121 517 247 235 274
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 484 237 279 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11926 543 254 204 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 778 461 231 307 5
Food Safety 1403 538 236 226 8
Headquarters Agencies 1048 480 221 298 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3378 513 248 239 28
Natural Resources and Environment 8797 489 237 274 73
Research Education and Economics 3942 537 266 196 37
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2282 449 266 284 20
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 428 200 372 3
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 601212 720 127 153 11466
Department of Agriculture 35993 695 136 169 391
Departmental Administration - ASA 616 770 106 124 8
Farm Production and Conservation 11872 708 138 154 111
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 669 126 205 7
Food Safety 1379 749 110 141 31
Headquarters Agencies 1050 708 109 183 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 655 144 201 27
Natural Resources and Environment 8720 667 142 192 128
Research Education and Economics 3959 726 128 146 35
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2281 715 130 155 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 559 126 315 6
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 611209 773 121 106
Department of Agriculture 36270 772 123 106
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 803 97 100
Farm Production and Conservation 11948 813 104 83
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 764 118 117
Food Safety 1406 773 132 95
Headquarters Agencies 1056 779 101 120
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3396 770 128 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8820 742 132 126
Research Education and Economics 3980 799 111 90
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2290 737 138 125
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 699 183 118
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587463 439 252 308 20037
Department of Agriculture 34990 324 261 415 1063
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 429 287 284 32
Farm Production and Conservation 11543 326 287 386 350
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 343 268 388 26
Food Safety 1354 419 276 305 45
Headquarters Agencies 998 329 224 447 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3272 381 247 372 98
Natural Resources and Environment 8601 277 229 494 163
Research Education and Economics 3831 346 249 406 124
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 260 260 480 87
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 247 402 242 356 2
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568300 392 277 331 38099
Department of Agriculture 33931 343 294 363 2018
Departmental Administration - ASA 557 352 332 316 54
Farm Production and Conservation 11270 351 306 343 578
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 708 405 259 336 67
Food Safety 1306 425 284 292 88
Headquarters Agencies 977 323 264 413 65
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3139 339 288 373 224
Natural Resources and Environment 8234 288 292 420 510
Research Education and Economics 3752 442 266 292 207
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2145 331 284 385 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 384 243 373 9
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548546 337 281 382 58203
Department of Agriculture 33229 284 293 423 2801
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 346 290 363 47
Farm Production and Conservation 11073 305 311 384 804
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 686 349 282 368 93
Food Safety 1296 384 262 354 103
Headquarters Agencies 932 273 290 437 103
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3058 328 272 400 311
Natural Resources and Environment 8145 220 267 513 625
Research Education and Economics 3574 342 311 346 386
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2087 243 300 457 182
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 298 239 463 20
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571950 392 280 328 35377
Department of Agriculture 34198 327 303 371 1861
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 405 294 300 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11364 351 325 324 526
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 726 361 297 342 54
Food Safety 1335 399 276 325 60
Headquarters Agencies 972 309 266 426 71
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3189 348 282 370 184
Natural Resources and Environment 8301 264 285 450 465
Research Education and Economics 3742 395 288 317 219
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2135 287 328 385 137
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 328 235 437 14
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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Work-Life (continued)
81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 601212 720 127 153 11466
Department of Agriculture 35993 695 136 169 391
Departmental Administration - ASA 616 770 106 124 8
Farm Production and Conservation 11872 708 138 154 111
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 779 669 126 205 7
Food Safety 1379 749 110 141 31
Headquarters Agencies 1050 708 109 183 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3376 655 144 201 27
Natural Resources and Environment 8720 667 142 192 128
Research Education and Economics 3959 726 128 146 35
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2281 715 130 155 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 559 126 315 6
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 611209 773 121 106
Department of Agriculture 36270 772 123 106
Departmental Administration - ASA 622 803 97 100
Farm Production and Conservation 11948 813 104 83
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 781 764 118 117
Food Safety 1406 773 132 95
Headquarters Agencies 1056 779 101 120
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3396 770 128 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8820 742 132 126
Research Education and Economics 3980 799 111 90
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2290 737 138 125
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 699 183 118
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My Work Unit (continued)
21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587463 439 252 308 20037
Department of Agriculture 34990 324 261 415 1063
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 429 287 284 32
Farm Production and Conservation 11543 326 287 386 350
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 343 268 388 26
Food Safety 1354 419 276 305 45
Headquarters Agencies 998 329 224 447 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3272 381 247 372 98
Natural Resources and Environment 8601 277 229 494 163
Research Education and Economics 3831 346 249 406 124
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 260 260 480 87
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 247 402 242 356 2
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568300 392 277 331 38099
Department of Agriculture 33931 343 294 363 2018
Departmental Administration - ASA 557 352 332 316 54
Farm Production and Conservation 11270 351 306 343 578
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 708 405 259 336 67
Food Safety 1306 425 284 292 88
Headquarters Agencies 977 323 264 413 65
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3139 339 288 373 224
Natural Resources and Environment 8234 288 292 420 510
Research Education and Economics 3752 442 266 292 207
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2145 331 284 385 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 384 243 373 9
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548546 337 281 382 58203
Department of Agriculture 33229 284 293 423 2801
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 346 290 363 47
Farm Production and Conservation 11073 305 311 384 804
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 686 349 282 368 93
Food Safety 1296 384 262 354 103
Headquarters Agencies 932 273 290 437 103
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3058 328 272 400 311
Natural Resources and Environment 8145 220 267 513 625
Research Education and Economics 3574 342 311 346 386
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2087 243 300 457 182
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 298 239 463 20
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571950 392 280 328 35377
Department of Agriculture 34198 327 303 371 1861
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 405 294 300 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11364 351 325 324 526
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 726 361 297 342 54
Food Safety 1335 399 276 325 60
Headquarters Agencies 972 309 266 426 71
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3189 348 282 370 184
Natural Resources and Environment 8301 264 285 450 465
Research Education and Economics 3742 395 288 317 219
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2135 287 328 385 137
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 328 235 437 14
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My Work Unit (continued)
25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Work Unit (continued)
21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587463 439 252 308 20037
Department of Agriculture 34990 324 261 415 1063
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 429 287 284 32
Farm Production and Conservation 11543 326 287 386 350
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 343 268 388 26
Food Safety 1354 419 276 305 45
Headquarters Agencies 998 329 224 447 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3272 381 247 372 98
Natural Resources and Environment 8601 277 229 494 163
Research Education and Economics 3831 346 249 406 124
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 260 260 480 87
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 247 402 242 356 2
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568300 392 277 331 38099
Department of Agriculture 33931 343 294 363 2018
Departmental Administration - ASA 557 352 332 316 54
Farm Production and Conservation 11270 351 306 343 578
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 708 405 259 336 67
Food Safety 1306 425 284 292 88
Headquarters Agencies 977 323 264 413 65
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3139 339 288 373 224
Natural Resources and Environment 8234 288 292 420 510
Research Education and Economics 3752 442 266 292 207
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2145 331 284 385 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 384 243 373 9
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548546 337 281 382 58203
Department of Agriculture 33229 284 293 423 2801
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 346 290 363 47
Farm Production and Conservation 11073 305 311 384 804
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 686 349 282 368 93
Food Safety 1296 384 262 354 103
Headquarters Agencies 932 273 290 437 103
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3058 328 272 400 311
Natural Resources and Environment 8145 220 267 513 625
Research Education and Economics 3574 342 311 346 386
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2087 243 300 457 182
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 298 239 463 20
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571950 392 280 328 35377
Department of Agriculture 34198 327 303 371 1861
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 405 294 300 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11364 351 325 324 526
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 726 361 297 342 54
Food Safety 1335 399 276 325 60
Headquarters Agencies 972 309 266 426 71
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3189 348 282 370 184
Natural Resources and Environment 8301 264 285 450 465
Research Education and Economics 3742 395 288 317 219
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2135 287 328 385 137
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 328 235 437 14
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548546 337 281 382 58203
Department of Agriculture 33229 284 293 423 2801
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 346 290 363 47
Farm Production and Conservation 11073 305 311 384 804
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 686 349 282 368 93
Food Safety 1296 384 262 354 103
Headquarters Agencies 932 273 290 437 103
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3058 328 272 400 311
Natural Resources and Environment 8145 220 267 513 625
Research Education and Economics 3574 342 311 346 386
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2087 243 300 457 182
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 298 239 463 20
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571950 392 280 328 35377
Department of Agriculture 34198 327 303 371 1861
Departmental Administration - ASA 577 405 294 300 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11364 351 325 324 526
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 726 361 297 342 54
Food Safety 1335 399 276 325 60
Headquarters Agencies 972 309 266 426 71
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3189 348 282 370 184
Natural Resources and Environment 8301 264 285 450 465
Research Education and Economics 3742 395 288 317 219
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2135 287 328 385 137
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 328 235 437 14
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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My Agency (continued)
35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Work Unit (continued)
25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 568785 478 243 280 38317
Department of Agriculture 33916 424 262 314 2134
Departmental Administration - ASA 579 520 248 232 39
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 454 270 276 611
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 471 233 296 55
Food Safety 1320 451 269 280 72
Headquarters Agencies 981 386 255 360 62
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 451 225 324 217
Natural Resources and Environment 8184 358 265 377 570
Research Education and Economics 3750 499 238 263 218
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2110 397 291 311 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 420 234 346 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 605075 769 124 106 2503
Department of Agriculture 35927 759 134 107 152
Departmental Administration - ASA 617 746 136 119 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11868 811 106 83 33
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 776 754 112 134 4
Food Safety 1388 777 115 108 6
Headquarters Agencies 1040 749 114 137 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3358 747 136 118 18
Natural Resources and Environment 8730 735 149 116 32
Research Education and Economics 3935 762 139 99 27
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2267 727 142 131 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 251 723 167 110 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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Work-Life (continued)
79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Work Unit (continued)
27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 584115 576 270 154 22586
Department of Agriculture 34962 524 295 180 1092
Departmental Administration - ASA 603 550 291 159 15
Farm Production and Conservation 11614 602 268 130 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 758 544 269 187 22
Food Safety 1352 586 264 149 44
Headquarters Agencies 992 493 301 206 49
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3260 522 281 198 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8496 442 323 235 279
Research Education and Economics 3785 516 309 175 170
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2227 517 305 177 42
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 558 253 189 9
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 606946 840 129 31
Department of Agriculture 36052 833 136 30
Departmental Administration - ASA 615 882 103 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11895 882 104 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 777 873 96 31
Food Safety 1399 852 132 16
Headquarters Agencies 1041 867 114 19
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3370 847 124 29
Natural Resources and Environment 8755 777 177 46
Research Education and Economics 3964 869 105 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2272 829 142 29
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 248 821 149 30
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Work Unit (continued)
29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 602007 806 119 75 5196
Department of Agriculture 35785 784 131 86 281
Departmental Administration - ASA 609 813 110 77 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11846 814 117 69 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 770 804 111 85 7
Food Safety 1393 831 112 57 6
Headquarters Agencies 1033 799 110 91 8
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3343 811 116 73 30
Natural Resources and Environment 8683 736 148 116 77
Research Education and Economics 3913 824 109 67 57
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2250 730 169 101 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 764 150 86 0
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 585857 498 237 264 12699
Department of Agriculture 34901 426 262 312 707
Departmental Administration - ASA 596 490 225 286 5
Farm Production and Conservation 11627 449 275 276 155
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 441 226 334 18
Food Safety 1359 464 269 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 1001 403 241 357 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 452 254 293 75
Natural Resources and Environment 8438 363 256 381 187
Research Education and Economics 3812 459 250 291 118
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2187 405 262 333 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 350 238 412 3
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My Agency (continued)
31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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My Agency (continued)
33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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My Agency (continued)
35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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My Agency (continued)
39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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My Agency (continued)
41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587391 544 212 245 11018
Department of Agriculture 34934 451 253 296 642
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 532 231 237 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11597 456 265 280 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 532 206 262 19
Food Safety 1357 504 229 267 27
Headquarters Agencies 996 471 213 316 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3257 489 223 288 54
Natural Resources and Environment 8447 404 254 343 156
Research Education and Economics 3854 522 231 247 77
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2193 401 283 315 50
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 243 455 238 306 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577843 443 274 282 17984
Department of Agriculture 34489 351 317 332 944
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 417 318 264 14
Farm Production and Conservation 11459 330 344 326 262
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 416 270 313 20
Food Safety 1346 386 289 325 37
Headquarters Agencies 995 382 270 348 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3216 394 286 320 82
Natural Resources and Environment 8330 314 312 374 245
Research Education and Economics 3806 467 274 259 104
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 310 343 346 73
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 322 247 432 4
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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My Agency (continued)
41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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My Supervisor (continued)
51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Agency (continued)
33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557080 278 287 435 40868
Department of Agriculture 33610 204 286 510 1925
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 231 333 436 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11227 242 298 461 529
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 689 214 326 461 73
Food Safety 1307 279 291 430 74
Headquarters Agencies 962 205 301 494 64
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3104 199 286 515 208
Natural Resources and Environment 8104 121 255 624 494
Research Education and Economics 3713 328 292 380 214
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2107 207 299 494 130
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 163 303 534 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553893 587 272 142 44578
Department of Agriculture 33942 591 264 145 1654
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 512 302 187 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11329 648 256 96 452
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 725 643 208 149 38
Food Safety 1322 647 225 127 62
Headquarters Agencies 954 503 262 235 70
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3119 590 253 157 195
Natural Resources and Environment 8256 529 281 191 355
Research Education and Economics 3743 668 225 106 188
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2095 517 304 179 146
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 232 481 254 265 14
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My Agency (continued)
35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Agency (continued)
35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590760 767 130 104 8514
Department of Agriculture 35265 740 145 115 393
Departmental Administration - ASA 578 647 191 161 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11703 790 128 81 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 735 157 108 23
Food Safety 1366 703 162 135 23
Headquarters Agencies 998 593 190 217 28
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3261 757 147 96 62
Natural Resources and Environment 8565 744 144 113 63
Research Education and Economics 3908 804 118 78 31
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 577 161 262 32
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 589 205 206 11
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591468 799 122 79 5683
Department of Agriculture 35152 714 172 114 361
Departmental Administration - ASA 594 729 159 112 10
Farm Production and Conservation 11686 760 151 89 73
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 751 831 110 59 9
Food Safety 1368 714 177 109 18
Headquarters Agencies 998 718 156 125 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3256 728 167 105 57
Natural Resources and Environment 8495 643 203 154 94
Research Education and Economics 3867 760 155 85 50
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2223 672 178 150 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 699 185 117 6
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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My Agency (continued)
39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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My Agency (continued)
41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Agency (continued)
37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566071 562 212 225 32457
Department of Agriculture 33824 539 232 228 1777
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 557 249 194 37
Farm Production and Conservation 11307 609 217 175 471
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 523 212 265 54
Food Safety 1325 595 186 219 62
Headquarters Agencies 971 425 217 358 53
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3118 524 221 254 204
Natural Resources and Environment 8162 466 256 278 451
Research Education and Economics 3684 621 209 171 250
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2115 493 255 252 124
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 435 195 370 10
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548380 703 175 121 48839
Department of Agriculture 33125 689 183 128 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 536 695 190 115 63
Farm Production and Conservation 11183 761 157 82 597
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 670 639 203 158 95
Food Safety 1305 738 134 128 78
Headquarters Agencies 912 570 208 222 110
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3016 678 176 146 298
Natural Resources and Environment 8028 631 201 168 570
Research Education and Economics 3617 756 155 89 314
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2062 633 227 140 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 221 537 238 225 22
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Agency (continued)
39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589036 773 152 74 9565
Department of Agriculture 34915 695 198 107 710
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 781 154 65 16
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 760 171 69 199
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 799 135 67 15
Food Safety 1374 821 136 43 11
Headquarters Agencies 998 716 174 110 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 751 172 77 76
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 556 255 190 163
Research Education and Economics 3795 770 167 63 135
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2195 711 204 85 47
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 752 151 97 4
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 598080 668 188 144
Department of Agriculture 35594 606 214 180
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 577 212 211
Farm Production and Conservation 11782 672 192 136
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 764 582 230 188
Food Safety 1382 612 218 169
Headquarters Agencies 1026 520 230 250
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3316 617 202 181
Natural Resources and Environment 8613 533 240 226
Research Education and Economics 3935 604 214 182
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2242 542 242 216
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 246 517 246 236
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My Agency (continued)
41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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My Supervisor (continued)
51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Agency (continued)
41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556743 413 269 317 41714
Department of Agriculture 33190 337 283 380 2425
Departmental Administration - ASA 565 345 285 370 36
Farm Production and Conservation 11042 377 300 322 746
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 380 266 354 48
Food Safety 1311 428 262 310 75
Headquarters Agencies 957 333 254 413 69
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 373 255 372 218
Natural Resources and Environment 7943 233 279 488 671
Research Education and Economics 3659 351 288 360 279
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2078 336 286 378 163
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 329 264 407 13
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593388 821 90 89 2930
Department of Agriculture 35331 839 84 77 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 840 75 85 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11704 878 68 54 50
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 845 62 94 3
Food Safety 1375 786 109 105 9
Headquarters Agencies 1014 807 87 106 4
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3291 812 100 89 22
Natural Resources and Environment 8551 834 83 83 27
Research Education and Economics 3898 868 76 56 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2219 829 97 74 10
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 786 83 131 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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Work-Life (continued)
81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592721 709 151 140 3093
Department of Agriculture 35287 714 157 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 723 148 129 1
Farm Production and Conservation 11690 737 155 107 54
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 756 721 136 142 6
Food Safety 1378 732 129 139 6
Headquarters Agencies 1013 671 159 170 5
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3284 685 165 150 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 712 149 139 31
Research Education and Economics 3898 735 150 115 22
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2210 681 185 134 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 244 709 106 184 0
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 589625 681 162 157 5679
Department of Agriculture 35124 668 174 159 288
Departmental Administration - ASA 595 713 150 138 4
Farm Production and Conservation 11642 684 178 137 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 679 137 184 6
Food Safety 1366 695 152 153 13
Headquarters Agencies 1005 630 190 180 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3281 640 176 184 25
Natural Resources and Environment 8484 638 179 183 70
Research Education and Economics 3889 714 151 135 26
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 667 177 156 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 515 193 292 4
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 552306 719 195 86 43178
Department of Agriculture 33262 726 198 76 2194
Departmental Administration - ASA 556 751 179 71 44
Farm Production and Conservation 11218 758 183 59 523
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 744 164 91 47
Food Safety 1283 738 188 74 100
Headquarters Agencies 939 655 230 115 79
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3053 724 187 89 251
Natural Resources and Environment 7928 694 220 86 640
Research Education and Economics 3667 766 175 59 257
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2083 708 211 81 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 669 196 136 13
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592663 671 173 156 3241
Department of Agriculture 35270 654 191 155 204
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 714 149 137 2
Farm Production and Conservation 11687 685 183 132 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 752 664 150 186 11
Food Safety 1375 696 168 136 10
Headquarters Agencies 1012 633 173 194 9
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3288 641 190 169 19
Natural Resources and Environment 8527 605 207 187 47
Research Education and Economics 3901 689 187 123 25
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2207 645 201 154 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 523 212 265 1
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 587801 710 156 134 8065
Department of Agriculture 34980 708 170 122 488
Departmental Administration - ASA 590 711 169 120 9
Farm Production and Conservation 11635 742 164 95 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 750 722 140 138 13
Food Safety 1362 718 144 138 18
Headquarters Agencies 1010 650 183 167 10
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3258 688 166 145 47
Natural Resources and Environment 8458 699 168 134 117
Research Education and Economics 3842 707 186 108 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2191 662 193 146 34
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 667 142 191 3
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594429 796 105 99
Department of Agriculture 35363 793 112 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 598 794 99 106
Farm Production and Conservation 11729 809 111 80
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 761 809 88 103
Food Safety 1377 798 103 99
Headquarters Agencies 1012 750 125 125
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 783 115 102
Natural Resources and Environment 8542 780 112 108
Research Education and Economics 3924 814 105 80
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 789 115 96
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 717 144 139
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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Work-Life (continued)
81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594280 843 85 71
Department of Agriculture 35345 839 90 71
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 828 94 78
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 853 87 60
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 842 75 83
Food Safety 1380 836 91 73
Headquarters Agencies 1016 805 99 96
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3289 826 95 79
Natural Resources and Environment 8536 832 90 78
Research Education and Economics 3922 853 89 58
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2213 832 98 70
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 241 782 106 112
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594433 820 86 94
Department of Agriculture 35358 855 73 73
Departmental Administration - ASA 600 866 61 73
Farm Production and Conservation 11731 875 64 61
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 759 875 78 47
Food Safety 1377 854 78 68
Headquarters Agencies 1017 846 63 92
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3295 861 73 66
Natural Resources and Environment 8537 824 79 97
Research Education and Economics 3918 905 55 40
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2216 843 81 77
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 838 59 103
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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Work-Life (continued)
79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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Work-Life (continued)
81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Supervisor (continued)
51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594262 720 142 138
Department of Agriculture 35353 707 154 139
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 716 140 144
Farm Production and Conservation 11723 728 152 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 757 711 134 154
Food Safety 1377 715 145 140
Headquarters Agencies 1016 647 160 193
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3294 700 151 149
Natural Resources and Environment 8540 685 153 162
Research Education and Economics 3922 746 145 109
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2215 688 179 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 240 571 223 206
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594144 741 158 101
Department of Agriculture 35354 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 599 739 154 107
Farm Production and Conservation 11720 748 164 88
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 760 727 162 111
Food Safety 1376 732 173 95
Headquarters Agencies 1015 695 185 119
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3290 726 164 110
Natural Resources and Environment 8541 697 181 122
Research Education and Economics 3920 780 139 81
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2214 717 182 101
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 242 580 274 146
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576889 450 240 311 13376
Department of Agriculture 34159 340 264 396 1010
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 425 238 337 12
Farm Production and Conservation 11328 373 284 343 340
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 430 198 372 14
Food Safety 1310 410 260 330 55
Headquarters Agencies 992 316 233 451 20
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3183 379 242 379 88
Natural Resources and Environment 8323 251 250 499 173
Research Education and Economics 3750 369 266 365 144
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 333 266 400 60
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 380 216 404 3
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553779 561 231 208 36043
Department of Agriculture 32386 448 284 267 2730
Departmental Administration - ASA 544 514 252 235 49
Farm Production and Conservation 10763 496 299 205 886
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 718 512 221 268 38
Food Safety 1248 512 264 224 117
Headquarters Agencies 953 417 240 343 58
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3000 481 254 265 267
Natural Resources and Environment 7891 356 288 356 590
Research Education and Economics 3516 520 268 212 379
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2034 435 301 265 162
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 231 431 248 321 9
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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Work-Life (continued)
85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 558822 702 186 112 28605
Department of Agriculture 33043 672 216 112 1898
Departmental Administration - ASA 549 690 209 101 41
Farm Production and Conservation 10994 713 205 81 601
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 717 697 181 123 35
Food Safety 1302 709 183 108 55
Headquarters Agencies 942 584 231 185 63
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3045 679 202 119 203
Natural Resources and Environment 7966 626 238 136 464
Research Education and Economics 3661 724 185 91 221
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2065 642 235 123 116
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 230 576 207 217 11
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580748 646 186 168 7863
Department of Agriculture 34425 607 213 180 598
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 623 174 203 7
Farm Production and Conservation 11460 639 209 152 163
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 738 681 163 156 11
Food Safety 1348 715 157 128 15
Headquarters Agencies 984 544 196 260 24
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3204 609 203 187 55
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 563 224 214 102
Research Education and Economics 3788 614 219 167 108
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2144 576 207 217 40
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 569 218 213 3
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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Work-Life (continued)
85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 553057 639 216 145 36249
Department of Agriculture 32719 589 252 159 2390
Departmental Administration - ASA 552 605 234 161 43
Farm Production and Conservation 11053 646 230 124 589
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 702 657 209 134 50
Food Safety 1278 671 218 112 89
Headquarters Agencies 918 534 250 216 85
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2992 584 250 166 277
Natural Resources and Environment 7888 529 266 205 590
Research Education and Economics 3548 616 246 138 349
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 567 269 164 133
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 455 309 236 13
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570161 577 205 218 19711
Department of Agriculture 33890 526 234 240 1246
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 556 189 255 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11316 574 224 203 333
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 740 539 207 254 14
Food Safety 1308 596 190 214 56
Headquarters Agencies 972 487 198 315 39
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3140 513 235 252 133
Natural Resources and Environment 8252 487 237 276 233
Research Education and Economics 3689 539 235 226 205
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2134 479 240 281 69
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 239 454 259 286 1
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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Work-Life (continued)
85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 566154 613 203 184 20010
Department of Agriculture 33705 579 228 193 1268
Departmental Administration - ASA 575 595 178 227 21
Farm Production and Conservation 11271 620 216 164 325
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 736 577 198 225 17
Food Safety 1306 616 200 184 48
Headquarters Agencies 966 525 200 275 40
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3100 564 227 209 156
Natural Resources and Environment 8202 562 231 207 246
Research Education and Economics 3672 612 218 170 204
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2126 514 241 244 68
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 503 236 261 1
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557336 625 214 161 31586
Department of Agriculture 33137 571 249 180 1958
Departmental Administration - ASA 562 656 197 147 30
Farm Production and Conservation 11105 597 251 152 548
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 621 220 159 39
Food Safety 1277 668 196 136 89
Headquarters Agencies 951 521 222 257 51
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3054 571 225 203 213
Natural Resources and Environment 8119 511 280 209 354
Research Education and Economics 3629 626 228 146 266
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2008 547 252 200 193
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 435 312 253 6
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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Work-Life (continued)
81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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Work-Life (continued)
85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579632 572 226 202 8840
Department of Agriculture 34420 460 267 274 648
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 535 219 246 6
Farm Production and Conservation 11427 503 273 224 227
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 501 241 258 6
Food Safety 1340 552 254 193 21
Headquarters Agencies 989 452 216 332 16
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3191 491 229 280 73
Natural Resources and Environment 8347 355 282 362 123
Research Education and Economics 3807 487 263 250 87
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2150 449 297 254 43
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 238 440 261 299 2
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541505 588 240 172 46639
Department of Agriculture 32019 498 279 223 3015
Departmental Administration - ASA 555 466 229 305 34
Farm Production and Conservation 10606 524 294 182 1025
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 712 551 208 242 38
Food Safety 1243 486 262 251 118
Headquarters Agencies 945 456 237 307 55
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2910 470 267 263 350
Natural Resources and Environment 7929 487 267 246 538
Research Education and Economics 3440 526 284 190 450
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2021 469 295 236 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 224 384 207 409 15
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 585087 548 219 233
Department of Agriculture 34853 493 240 267
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 517 232 251
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 512 258 231
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 513 198 289
Food Safety 1352 495 248 257
Headquarters Agencies 1001 458 224 318
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 498 230 272
Natural Resources and Environment 8412 451 229 320
Research Education and Economics 3868 532 225 244
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2185 449 261 290
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 410 251 339
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584983 523 224 253
Department of Agriculture 34846 433 253 313
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 511 230 259
Farm Production and Conservation 11588 420 263 317
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 469 245 287
Food Safety 1352 512 251 237
Headquarters Agencies 1004 400 197 403
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 464 243 292
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 396 264 341
Research Education and Economics 3872 456 259 285
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2189 374 214 413
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 415 223 362
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65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584700 534 225 241
Department of Agriculture 34844 481 255 265
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 536 246 219
Farm Production and Conservation 11586 488 275 237
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 525 228 247
Food Safety 1352 524 223 253
Headquarters Agencies 1003 498 220 283
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 478 241 281
Natural Resources and Environment 8394 436 255 309
Research Education and Economics 3876 538 230 232
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2186 479 275 246
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 400 268 333
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584390 468 284 248
Department of Agriculture 34831 352 318 330
Departmental Administration - ASA 588 398 292 310
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 377 338 284
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 745 396 265 339
Food Safety 1350 430 330 240
Headquarters Agencies 1005 344 248 408
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3237 376 299 325
Natural Resources and Environment 8389 273 314 413
Research Education and Economics 3873 381 318 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 332 329 339
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 317 288 395
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584169 407 270 323
Department of Agriculture 34829 377 283 340
Departmental Administration - ASA 589 312 311 377
Farm Production and Conservation 11589 396 291 313
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 743 321 264 415
Food Safety 1346 420 276 304
Headquarters Agencies 1003 293 287 420
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3243 355 257 388
Natural Resources and Environment 8387 365 275 360
Research Education and Economics 3874 318 323 359
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 342 290 368
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 293 272 435
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584592 567 223 211
Department of Agriculture 34823 532 242 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 585 491 249 260
Farm Production and Conservation 11583 517 247 236
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 744 512 244 244
Food Safety 1352 550 230 220
Headquarters Agencies 1003 477 255 268
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3235 559 240 201
Natural Resources and Environment 8388 530 235 236
Research Education and Economics 3877 546 269 185
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2184 423 267 309
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 524 223 253
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69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584624 686 165 149
Department of Agriculture 34816 655 180 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 641 167 192
Farm Production and Conservation 11585 680 185 135
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 748 626 195 179
Food Safety 1352 651 189 160
Headquarters Agencies 1000 609 189 202
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3227 657 171 172
Natural Resources and Environment 8384 613 190 198
Research Education and Economics 3877 669 175 155
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2183 631 196 173
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 599 146 256
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584219 633 162 205
Department of Agriculture 34809 597 175 228
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 671 176 153
Farm Production and Conservation 11591 615 182 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 746 710 142 148
Food Safety 1351 652 157 190
Headquarters Agencies 1002 673 163 164
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3236 605 167 228
Natural Resources and Environment 8375 539 174 287
Research Education and Economics 3871 592 173 235
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2182 630 170 199
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 236 609 181 210
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 581919 610 201 189
Department of Agriculture 34711 529 226 245
Departmental Administration - ASA 582 582 192 225
Farm Production and Conservation 11579 581 226 192
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 742 547 218 234
Food Safety 1338 582 227 190
Headquarters Agencies 991 473 211 316
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3230 551 218 231
Natural Resources and Environment 8363 442 231 327
Research Education and Economics 3857 530 242 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2179 507 230 263
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 234 456 201 343
Performance
72 Currently in my work unit poor performers usually
N
RemainIn WorkUnit AndImprove
OverTime
RemainIn WorkUnit AndContinue
ToUnder-
perform
LeaveWorkUnit -
Removed orTransferred
LeaveWorkUnit -Quit
No PoorPerformers
In WorkUnit
Do NotKnow
Governmentwide 461560 171 555 81 21 171 123151
Department of Agriculture 28247 151 580 63 21 186 6620
Departmental Administration - ASA 468 184 510 65 26 215 119
Farm Production and Conservation 9577 155 513 45 21 265 2021
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 568 182 509 57 29 224 177
Food Safety 1134 207 509 126 08 150 219
Headquarters Agencies 799 152 537 67 24 220 201
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2602 171 546 81 26 177 638
Natural Resources and Environment 7040 107 695 73 20 105 1363
Research Education and Economics 3002 191 515 56 29 209 884
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1710 155 592 41 14 198 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 197 111 632 84 36 137 40
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73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Partial Government Shutdown
73 Which of the following best describes the impact of the partial government shutdown (December 22 2018 - January 25 2019)on your workingpay status
N
No ImpactOn
WorkingPay Status
No WorkAnd No
Pay UntilAfter
Shutdown
WorkedSome But
No PayUntil AfterShutdown
WorkedEntire
ShutdownBut No PayUntil After Other
Governmentwide 583875 537 182 67 173 41
Department of Agriculture 34832 201 429 205 125 41
Departmental Administration - ASA 586 32 739 138 64 27
Farm Production and Conservation 11593 440 194 311 14 41
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 60 838 48 23 30
Food Safety 1354 45 224 115 594 23
Headquarters Agencies 996 112 688 106 67 27
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3245 383 337 109 79 92
Natural Resources and Environment 8382 68 559 260 79 34
Research Education and Economics 3884 62 697 156 52 33
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2181 58 860 47 13 22
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 237 36 734 93 111 26
74 How was your everyday work impacted during (if you worked) or after the partial government shutdown
NNo
Impact
SlightlyNegative
Impact
ModeratelyNegativeImpact
VeryNegative
Impact
ExtremelyNegative
Impact
Governmentwide 576262 449 160 167 121 103
Department of Agriculture 34021 164 162 266 228 179
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 114 152 289 229 216
Farm Production and Conservation 11433 182 215 281 196 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 707 124 125 290 244 217
Food Safety 1342 159 162 254 206 219
Headquarters Agencies 968 166 169 277 201 186
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3158 255 164 240 199 141
Natural Resources and Environment 8142 117 129 274 270 209
Research Education and Economics 3777 91 133 283 273 220
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2072 126 157 271 222 223
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 86 111 263 318 222
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
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75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply)
N
Unmanage-able
WorkloadMissed
Deadlines
Unrecover-able
Loss ofWork
ReducedCustomer
ServiceDelayed
Work
Governmentwide 324309 296 458 207 479 667
Department of Agriculture 28445 421 634 318 616 783
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 477 784 339 598 845
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 344 585 184 742 784
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 520 808 301 642 868
Food Safety 1103 343 382 160 500 555
Headquarters Agencies 806 418 636 222 475 868
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 369 601 277 686 775
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 524 739 485 617 861
Research Education and Economics 3431 427 683 439 386 874
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 548 790 285 763 870
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 455 812 481 715 846
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped (continued)
75 In what ways did the partial government shutdown negatively affect your work (Check all that apply) (continued)
N
ReducedWork
Quality
Cutback OfCriticalWork
Time LostRestarting
Work
UnmetStatutoryRequire-
ments Other
Governmentwide 324309 319 254 420 124 273
Department of Agriculture 28445 366 292 567 156 200
Departmental Administration - ASA 499 345 273 727 213 142
Farm Production and Conservation 9304 305 212 446 150 172
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 618 342 308 704 222 106
Food Safety 1103 358 228 335 101 352
Headquarters Agencies 806 267 222 630 208 132
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2394 360 318 523 143 229
Natural Resources and Environment 7201 446 398 720 171 182
Research Education and Economics 3431 351 333 699 99 143
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1799 363 213 609 258 107
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 424 474 692 154 150
If the response to item 74 was It had no impact item 75 was skipped
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76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
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78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Partial Government Shutdown (continued)
76 Are you looking for another job because of the partial government shutdown
N
LookingSpecificallyBecause OfShutdown
Looking ButShutdown IsOnly One OfThe Reasons
Looking ButShutdownHad No
InfluenceNot Looking
Currently
Governmentwide 579912 15 80 198 707
Department of Agriculture 34582 18 115 152 715
Departmental Administration - ASA 584 39 141 197 622
Farm Production and Conservation 11514 09 76 127 788
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 737 21 170 170 640
Food Safety 1345 32 135 165 668
Headquarters Agencies 990 16 114 170 700
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3211 18 115 197 670
Natural Resources and Environment 8334 21 151 180 648
Research Education and Economics 3851 22 136 124 719
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2161 13 107 162 718
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 16 134 279 571
77 My agency provided the support (eg communication assistance guidance) I needed during the partial governmentshutdown
NStronglyAgree Agree
NeitherAgree
norDisagree Disagree
StronglyDisagree
NoSupport
Required
Governmentwide 464251 239 403 220 77 61 117730
Department of Agriculture 33364 164 396 230 121 90 1365
Departmental Administration - ASA 564 150 282 257 143 169 22
Farm Production and Conservation 10983 148 439 225 114 75 563
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 729 216 387 216 114 66 16
Food Safety 1331 196 400 205 124 75 21
Headquarters Agencies 965 231 370 210 98 91 32
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3009 182 371 228 122 97 221
Natural Resources and Environment 8133 157 399 228 125 92 232
Research Education and Economics 3759 152 391 246 118 93 113
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2068 123 341 261 154 121 102
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 229 176 357 208 150 109 6
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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Work-Life (continued)
81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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Work-Life (continued)
85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Work-Life
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 579351 145 59 159 52 20
Department of Agriculture 34498 214 92 149 24 21
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 216 143 373 09 51
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 180 64 73 13 04
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 143 78 430 173 88
Food Safety 1342 178 190 165 12 14
Headquarters Agencies 986 136 191 305 126 67
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 181 91 242 26 60
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 317 104 146 15 18
Research Education and Economics 3864 217 111 203 07 03
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 212 119 184 80 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 238 132 294 15 11
(continued)
78 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 579351 270 35 135 125
Department of Agriculture 34498 216 29 80 174
Departmental Administration - ASA 583 28 12 38 129
Farm Production and Conservation 11449 213 58 150 246
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 733 07 01 25 55
Food Safety 1342 317 08 47 69
Headquarters Agencies 986 13 08 41 114
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3192 214 16 59 112
Natural Resources and Environment 8351 180 17 55 147
Research Education and Economics 3864 156 36 39 228
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 16 23 89 241
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 235 37 05 82 186
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Work-Life (continued)
79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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Work-Life (continued)
81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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Work-Life (continued)
85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Work-Life (continued)
79 How satisfied are you with the Telework program in your agency
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 380622 601 208 191 32942 144715 22910
Department of Agriculture 23719 342 260 398 3334 7011 557
Departmental Administration - ASA 542 250 177 573 35 9 0
Farm Production and Conservation 6413 283 319 398 1529 3337 233
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 711 689 94 217 21 6 0
Food Safety 871 299 210 491 48 401 28
Headquarters Agencies 920 478 152 370 46 24 3
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2509 309 229 462 180 488 37
Natural Resources and Environment 6732 348 269 383 630 951 51
Research Education and Economics 2822 307 265 428 574 437 21
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1808 438 211 352 236 104 13
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 213 366 150 483 15 8 0
80 Which of the following Work-Life programs have you participated in or used at your agency within the last 12 months (Markall that apply)
N
AlternativeWork
Schedules
Healthand
WellnessPrograms
EmployeeAssistanceProgram -
EAP
ChildCare
Programs
ElderCare
ProgramsNone
Listed
Governmentwide 577815 451 277 70 32 04 395
Department of Agriculture 34462 615 282 87 25 03 291
Departmental Administration - ASA 580 504 102 62 12 02 424
Farm Production and Conservation 11464 715 98 52 35 02 247
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 741 823 440 109 36 05 123
Food Safety 1338 572 123 127 17 04 347
Headquarters Agencies 987 592 292 56 20 04 259
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 3188 489 217 87 26 08 397
Natural Resources and Environment 8345 742 575 126 25 03 136
Research Education and Economics 3827 385 260 63 23 01 463
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 2155 746 138 70 13 02 210
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 233 525 279 49 27 09 348
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Work-Life (continued)
81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
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Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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81 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (forexample compressed work schedule flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 410019 779 152 69 71628 75146 22071
Department of Agriculture 28653 835 116 48 2443 2643 804
Departmental Administration - ASA 448 690 149 160 50 74 11
Farm Production and Conservation 10398 881 83 36 675 257 167
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 700 896 60 44 37 3 1
Food Safety 923 776 142 82 69 312 40
Headquarters Agencies 804 751 125 124 108 66 12
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 2425 759 172 69 345 313 121
Natural Resources and Environment 7758 874 91 35 212 289 81
Research Education and Economics 2714 738 195 67 681 275 173
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1985 865 93 42 111 55 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 171 763 133 104 45 14 5
82 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 387606 658 268 74 98937 44796 45335
Department of Agriculture 19652 629 292 79 5077 5889 3760
Departmental Administration - ASA 281 484 408 109 103 118 75
Farm Production and Conservation 4441 419 458 123 1865 3048 2047
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 563 736 224 40 107 44 24
Food Safety 554 510 394 96 224 371 180
Headquarters Agencies 649 710 237 54 171 94 72
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1909 580 332 88 540 464 285
Natural Resources and Environment 7202 760 180 60 725 246 166
Research Education and Economics 2445 609 308 83 700 384 300
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 986 500 416 83 357 498 305
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 149 633 270 97 58 13 14
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83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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Work-Life (continued)
85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
2019 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Page 46 of 49________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note Percentages for demographic questions are unweighted
Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Work-Life (continued)
83 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program - EAP (for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 282014 454 490 57 221222 15633 56971
Department of Agriculture 17983 434 504 63 12858 807 2684
Departmental Administration - ASA 326 415 551 34 189 17 50
Farm Production and Conservation 5291 364 585 51 4555 350 1219
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 397 513 439 48 302 7 32
Food Safety 769 499 448 53 461 26 72
Headquarters Agencies 461 440 524 36 414 15 93
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1700 456 486 58 1164 79 248
Natural Resources and Environment 5241 476 443 81 2725 64 253
Research Education and Economics 1792 390 544 67 1608 91 332
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 1102 383 569 49 779 51 215
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 85 431 463 106 116 9 26
84 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care subsidy flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 190221 312 626 62 248558 65987 70671
Department of Agriculture 10153 255 684 61 13312 6310 4545
Departmental Administration - ASA 195 259 705 36 223 89 75
Farm Production and Conservation 3363 277 678 45 4154 2244 1655
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 228 281 629 90 310 109 91
Food Safety 380 285 684 31 542 249 159
Headquarters Agencies 273 290 666 44 382 181 146
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 1010 261 679 60 1350 444 382
Natural Resources and Environment 2416 236 677 87 3335 1555 967
Research Education and Economics 1145 240 691 69 1655 585 441
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 634 205 746 49 757 432 325
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 73 286 578 136 124 13 26
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Work-Life (continued)
85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
2019 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Page 46 of 49________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note Percentages for demographic questions are unweighted
Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Work-Life (continued)
85 How satisfied are you with the following Work-Life programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 158590 216 741 43 244230 59125 111402
Department of Agriculture 8741 165 789 46 13240 5608 6633
Departmental Administration - ASA 179 205 770 24 203 76 122
Farm Production and Conservation 2804 144 821 35 4239 2052 2289
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 178 186 761 54 319 94 147
Food Safety 342 247 725 29 558 217 210
Headquarters Agencies 227 187 761 52 364 166 222
Marketing and Regulatory Programs 905 180 773 47 1354 363 550
Natural Resources and Environment 2096 151 790 58 3316 1348 1502
Research Education and Economics 969 155 790 55 1607 495 738
Rural Development (Agencies 07 15 amp 32) 555 132 820 47 697 413 474
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 54 249 648 103 116 14 50
2019 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Page 46 of 49________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note Percentages for demographic questions are unweighted
Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
My Employment Demographics
Where do you work
Headquarters 249
Field 751
What is your supervisory status
Senior Leader 09
Manager 70
Supervisor 202
Team Leader 118
Non-Supervisor 601
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 47
GS 7-12 682
GS 13-15 235
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 02
Other 20
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 862
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 05
Retired 37
Separated or Discharged 96
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Employment Demographics (continued)
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 12
1 to 3 years 66
4 to 5 years 66
6 to 10 years 149
11 to 14 years 140
15 to 20 years 196
More than 20 years 372
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 22
1 to 3 years 98
4 to 5 years 91
6 to 10 years 159
11 to 14 years 138
15 to 20 years 184
More than 20 years 308
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 660
Yes to retire 81
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 150
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 58
Yes other 51
I am planning to retire
Within one year 52
Between one and three years 127
Between three and five years 119
Five or more years 703
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Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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My Personal Demographics
Are you of Hispanic Latino or Spanish origin
Yes 74
No 926
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
White 831
Black or African American 86
All other races 83
What is your age group
29 years and under 48
30-39 years old 187
40-49 years old 243
50-59 years old 347
60 years or older 174
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School High School Diploma GED 56
Certification Some College Associates Degree 232
Bachelors Degree 419
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelors Degree) 293
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 109
No 891
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Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22
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Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
My Personal Demographics (continued)
Are you
Male 487
Female 513
Are you transgender
Yes 03
No 997
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 948
Gay or Lesbian 18
Bisexual 12
Something else 22