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U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture, a government agency, specializes in several areas, including natural resources and rural development. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
5
TOTAL
RATINGS
120
Updated on: August 5, 2019

U.S. Department of Agriculture Company Culture

U.S. Department of Agriculture Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.2/5
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Environment
C+
Manager
C+
Team
C+
Happiness
C
Work Culture
C

U.S. Department of Agriculture CEO

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jerry Ice U.S. Department of Agriculture's CEO
Jerry Ice
66 /100
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Diversity at U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Women at U.S. Department of Agriculture

N/A

U.S. Department of Agriculture eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

0

U.S. Department of Agriculture employees are 0% more likely to recommend U.S. Department of Agriculture as a great place to work

25%Promoters
50%Passives
25%Detractors

Working at U.S. Department of Agriculture

Working at U.S. Department of Agriculture is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. U.S. Department of Agriculture employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Executive Team and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting U.S. Department of Agriculture’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at U.S. Department of Agriculture was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at U.S. Department of Agriculture

C

Overall Company Culture at U.S. Department of Agriculture is rated C

Last updated months ago

Bottom
40%

U.S. Department of Agriculture ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score

U.S. Department of Agriculture Employee Reviews

Out of 27 U.S. Department of Agriculture employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping U.S. Department of Agriculture improve their work culture.

70%
30%
Positive Reviews70%
Constructive Feedback30%

Positive Reviews From U.S. Department of Agriculture Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Very flexible with taking time off as long as work is done
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Paid time off, life insurance, awesome insurance copay
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Relatable, determined and dedicated team
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Constructive Feedback From U.S. Department of Agriculture Employees

  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    We have a millionaire chicken farmer telling scientists how to do their jobs, and his hires aren’t much better. Improvement would have agricultural and earth scientists in charge and making decisions to improve agriculture and preserve natural resources.
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Successfully challenging the stupidest dictates from the US Dept of Agriculture. It’s harder to answer your questions because the Federal government is a whole different zoo!
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Unequal pay for 2 of 6 Editors doing the same work. I have 2 extra duties (website setup and updates, and colorization of maps.) I had to figure out how to use Adobe Illustrator and the govt web software. I want equal pay, but the new director told me no last December. There’s more, but I can’t ..
Read More Constructive Reviews

U.S. Department of Agriculture Company Information

U.S. Department of Agriculture Company Overview

U.S. Department of Agriculture, a government agency, specializes in several areas, including natural resources and rural development.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Mission, Vision & Values

U.S. Department of Agriculture Mission & Values

We provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. We want to be recognized as a dynamic organization that is able to efficiently provide the integrated program delivery needed to lead a rapidly evolving food and agriculture system.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Mission, Vision & Values
Headquarter1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20250
United States of America
Websitewww.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome
Founding Date1862
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Employees

5 employees at U.S. Department of Agriculture have reviewed U.S. Department of Agriculture across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 5 U.S. Department of Agriculture employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at U.S. Department of Agriculture are generally satisfied with their total compensation at U.S. Department of Agriculture, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at U.S. Department of Agriculture are pleased with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at U.S. Department of Agriculture are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at U.S. Department of Agriculture believe the environment at U.S. Department of Agriculture is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at U.S. Department of Agriculture is moderate. About 40% of the employees at U.S. Department of Agriculture work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at U.S. Department of Agriculture are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining U.S. Department of Agriculture - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Employee Onboarding

U.S. Department of Agriculture KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no U.S. Department of Agriculture employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand U.S. Department of Agriculture's KPIs and OKRs.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
U.S. Department of Agriculture KPIs & OKRs

U.S. Department of Agriculture Salaries

How much does U.S. Department of Agriculture pay?

How much do people at U.S. Department of Agriculture get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at U.S. Department of Agriculture is $100,680, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $142,933, or $68 per hour.

At U.S. Department of Agriculture, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $233,941 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,948 annually. Average U.S. Department of Agriculture salaries by department include: Admin at $54,587, Sales at $275,015, Marketing at $116,122, and Customer Support at $60,090. Half of U.S. Department of Agriculture salaries are above $142,933.

5 employees at U.S. Department of Agriculture rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings) while 5 employees at U.S. Department of Agriculture rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$79k
$79k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$110k
$110k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$143k
$143k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$196k
$196k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$269k
$269k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$349k
$349k100th Percentile
$100,680*
Average Compensation
$142,933*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at U.S. Department of Agriculture

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at U.S. Department of Agriculture across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100
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U.S. Department of Agriculture PTO

U.S. Department of Agriculture's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is U.S. Department of Agriculture's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. U.S. Department of Agriculture's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo100%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
U.S. Department of Agriculture PTO Policy

U.S. Department of Agriculture Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, U.S. Department of Agriculture applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 50% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

4
Total Applied
  • 50% Granted (2 out of 4)
  • 50% Denied (2 out of 4)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let U.S. Department of Agriculture Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in U.S. Department of Agriculture on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Product
25%
Sales
25%
Engineering
25%
Operations
25%

Candidates By Location

Washington
75%
Los Angeles
25%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding U.S. Department of Agriculture

What is U.S. Department of Agriculture address?

U.S. Department of Agriculture location is at 1400 Independence Ave., S.W.

Who is the CEO of U.S. Department of Agriculture?

U.S. Department of Agriculture CEO is Jerry Ice, their score by employees is 66

What is the salary for Lead Engineer in U.S. Department of Agriculture?

Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 135k

What are the salaries in the Design in U.S. Department of Agriculture?

The average salaries for Design in U.S. Department of Agriculture is 81k

Who is U.S. Department of Agriculture leadership?

are part of U.S. Department of Agriculture leadership, Jerry Ice is the CEO

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