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US Department of Agriculture
Happiness rating is 72 out of 100Above average
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About the company

  • Founded
    1905
  • Company size
    more than 10,000
  • Industry
    Government & Public Administration
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Jobs

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Agriculture & Forestry

2 jobs

Loading and Stocking

2 jobs

Construction

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Salaries

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Popular Roles

Technician
$45,907 per year
Deputy Director
$142,107 per year
Chief of Staff
$138,662 per year

Installation & Maintenance

Technician
$45,907 per year
Inspector
$46,026 per year
Engineering Technician
$53,059 per year

Administrative Assistance

Loan Assistant
$50,960 per year
Administrative Assistant
$47,113 per year
Program Assistant
$46,319 per year

Project Management

Program Technician
$42,388 per year
Program Analyst
$92,151 per year
Program Manager
$128,251 per year
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Benefits

Employees at US Department of Agriculture have reported receiving these benefits. They will vary by role and location.
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
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Rating overview

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4.1620174.1320183.9320193.8820203.862021

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Reviews

Senior Database Administrator in Herndon, VA
on January 2, 2018
My Review
working at USDA was very competitive and challenging. Staff was very supportive. Environment was technically rich and management provided a lot of assistance in career development
Compliance Investigator in Indianapolis, IN
on June 7, 2021
Rma
Some people do not belong in management, however, the federal government has a policy regarding management and supervisory positions ... promote those who are incompetent out of the way of those trying to meet the organization’s mission!
Analyst in Washington, DC
on June 5, 2021
Terrible culture-USDA prefers a hierarchy based on “who you know” not what your skilled at.
A lot of prohibited personnel practices are tolerated-In DC, leaders hire their favs. HR give limited if any assistance to personnel who hope to move up.-
USDA Food Inspector in Vienna, GA
on June 4, 2021
Good pay and benefits
While I worked there the pay was good as well as the benefits, but it felt like they thought they owned you. I was once told I couldn't put a bumper sticker on my car endorsing a presidential candidate because they didn't want the public to think the USDA endorsed anyone specific.
Program Support Assistant in Grand Forks, ND
on June 2, 2021
Poor management and low pay
Micromanagers run the entire operation. Employees are given excessive supervision rather than allowing them to accomplish tasks on their own. Employees’ actions are watched closely and often given criticism of their work and processes. There is a frequent turnover rate and many positions aren’t filled, causing employees to be over worked and under paid.
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Interview insights

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Process takes more than one month

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How often would I be available and what experience do I have with working in a lab.

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US Department of Agriculture locations

4.1
Washington, DC
4.4
Beltsville, MD
4.1
St. Louis, MO
4.0
New Orleans, LA
3.8
Kansas City, MO
4.8
Stoneville, MS
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