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Work wellbeing score is High, 77 out of 100

Happiness

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High

Purpose

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High

Satisfaction

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High

Stress-free

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Above average

About the company

  • CEO
    Thomas J. Vilsack
    82%
    approve of Thomas J. Vilsack's performance
  • Founded
    1905
  • Company size
    more than 10,000
  • Industry
    Government & Public Administration
  • Headquarters
    1400 Independence Avenue,...
  • Link
    US Department of Agriculture website

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and internationally....

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and internationally.

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Jobs

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Laborer

Hermiston, OR

$2,723 - $3,439 a month

30+ days ago

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Microbiologist 1

Wilsonville, OR

$3,885 - $5,936 a month

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Livestock Brand Inspector

Salem, OR

$2,905 - $4,225 a month

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Program Technician

Watford City, ND

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Salaries

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Popular Roles

Civil Engineer
$74,311 per year
64 salaries reported
Student Trainee
$32,857 per year
128 salaries reported
Forensic Science Technician
$18.06 per hour
78 salaries reported

Installation & Maintenance

Technician
$49,067 per year
5 salaries reported
Maintenance Person
$21.39 per hour
20 salaries reported
Fire Sprinkler Technician
$50,445 per year
17 salaries reported

Scientific Research & Development

Biologist
$81,153 per year
5 salaries reported
Researcher
$46,412 per year
9 salaries reported
Scientist
$71,176 per year
32 salaries reported

Administrative Assistance

Administrative Assistant
$51,103 per year
5 salaries reported
Program Assistant
$46,495 per year
12 salaries reported
Contract Specialist
$92,957 per year
19 salaries reported
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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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3.92 out of 5 stars.20193.89 out of 5 stars.20203.80 out of 5 stars.20213.70 out of 5 stars.20223.73 out of 5 stars.2023

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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
Soil Conservationist in New Hampshire
on November 17, 2023
Learned a lot
Your understanding of government programs and policy is 99% of the battle. It is tough keeping up with nuanced program requirements but you will learn through repetition. Folks that been employed 30+ yrs still ask questions.
Inspector 1 in Needles, CA
on October 31, 2023
Sad
What is the best part of working at the company?Getting to know people and how the agricultural works What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Letting people go that are drunk and being told not to call cops and not being able to learn your job .What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Drama it's like a high school .supervisor s tell personal informat...
Consumer Safety Inspector. in Santa Barbara, CA
on October 23, 2023
Sad, disappointing, feel bad for the companies who have to play the game.
What is the best part of working at the company?Pay and benefits. There are some good people, but you never know who you are stuck with.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Unprofessional and arrogant supervisors with no people skills. They are not accountable for anything they say or do, only the people who actually work.What is the work environment and culture lik...
File Clerk in Minneapolis, MN 55401
on October 22, 2023
It’s a fun place to work
I have learned the responsibility of being a file clerk. They teach you how to fax a document to other agencies. And mail documents out to other agencies
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Interview insights

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Process takes more than one month

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Working at US Department of Agriculture

  • Inspector3.9 out of 5 stars.
  • Program Technician4.0 out of 5 stars.
  • Technician4.1 out of 5 stars.
  • Administrative Assistant4.1 out of 5 stars.
  • Forensic Science Technician4.3 out of 5 stars.
  • Program Assistant4.1 out of 5 stars.
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