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Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither Agree 

nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive

Stro

Ag

N 505 1,074 371 322 144 2,416 NA 4

% 65.69 21.22 44.47 15.27 13.29 5.75 100.00 64.1 19

N 411 1,240 368 285 92 2,396 NA 4

% 69.03 17.28 51.75 15.29 11.85 3.83 100.00 68.1 16

N 466 796 429 440 255 2,386 NA 4

% 53.05 19.76 33.29 17.97 18.48 10.50 100.00 50.3 17

N 680 1,047 342 216 114 2,399 NA 6

% 72.02 28.29 43.72 14.28 9.00 4.70 100.00 70.7 26

N 897 1,133 231 89 35 2,385 NA 8

% 85.12 37.50 47.62 9.67 3.73 1.47 100.00 83.1 34

N 549 1,156 348 225 114 2,392 NA 5

% 71.35 23.01 48.34 14.50 9.41 4.74 100.00 69.9 22

N 1,588 747 40 12 14 2,401 NA 1,6

% 97.30 66.25 31.05 1.66 0.50 0.55 100.00 97.1 66

N 1,102 1,046 215 29 12 2,404 NA 1,

% 89.45 45.89 43.56 8.90 1.19 0.47 100.00 89.4 45

N 211 857 393 646 299 2,406 8 1

% 44.53 8.75 35.78 16.39 26.71 12.38 100.00 38.7 6

N 261 1,211 379 370 179 2,400 3 2

% 61.59 11.01 50.59 15.70 15.31 7.40 100.00 58.5 8

N 316 906 417 423 275 2,337 18 3

% 52.62 13.67 38.94 17.78 18.07 11.53 100.00 53.2 12

N 712 1,285 206 118 68 2,389 14 7

% 83.54 29.85 53.69 8.62 4.93 2.90 100.00 82.4 28

N 1,114 995 183 60 31 2,383 8 1,

% 88.44 46.61 41.82 7.77 2.48 1.31 100.00 88.6 45

N 849 1,147 229 120 59 2,404 8 8

% 83.27 35.50 47.78 9.46 4.84 2.42 100.00 83.8 33

N 380 910 387 339 341 2,357 52 3

% 55.05 16.47 38.58 16.36 14.33 14.26 100.00 51.1 15

N 516 1,277 384 145 61 2,383 25 5

% 75.17 21.79 53.39 16.15 6.14 2.53 100.00 76.6 2

N 588 814 454 166 210 2,232 180 5

% 63.12 26.63 36.49 20.32 7.30 9.25 100.00 61.8 23

N 289 814 593 435 237 2,368 45 2

% 47.06 12.28 34.79 24.87 18.19 9.88 100.00 41.5 8

N 274 726 427 464 466 2,357 63 2

% 42.54 11.73 30.81 18.23 19.71 19.52 100.00 41.3 10

N 588 1,226 322 197 85 2,418 NA 5

% 75.17 24.50 50.67 13.19 8.12 3.52 100.00 75.3 22

N 312 1,063 459 310 140 2,284 131 2

% 60.52 13.84 46.68 19.88 13.53 6.07 100.00 55.4 1

N 219 477 567 431 503 2,197 205 2

% 32.08 10.27 21.81 25.80 19.57 22.55 100.00 34.2 9

N 119 366 600 503 438 2,026 378 9

% 24.10 5.90 18.20 29.36 25.01 21.53 100.00 23.8 4

N 106 401 542 575 549 2,173 230 9

% 23.53 4.97 18.56 24.96 26.47 25.04 100.00 21.3 4

N 171 523 499 468 475 2,136 267 1

% 32.86 8.17 24.69 23.39 21.78 21.96 100.00 31.4 7

N 546 1,201 310 213 127 2,397 9 5

% 73.19 23.00 50.19 12.71 8.84 5.26 100.00 73.2 20

*12.*13.*15.

*1.

3.7.9.

*14.

2.

My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.I like the kind of work I do.I know what is expected of me on the job.

8.

*10.*11.

*4.*5.

6.

I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities.The work I do is important.My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance.

16.

I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things.When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done.I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done.Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs well.I have enough information to do my job well.

FY 2013 

17. I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation 

without fear of reprisal.

*18. My training needs are assessed.

I am held accountable for achieving results.I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better.My workload is reasonable.My talents are used well in the workplace.

*19. In my most recent performance appraisal, I understood what I 

had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for 

*20. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.*21. My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills.*22. Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.*23. In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer 

who cannot or will not improve.

*24. In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a 

meaningful way.

25. Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform 

their jobs.

26. Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other.
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N 338 856 715 207 128 2,244 171 3

% 53.49 15.31 38.17 31.80 9.03 5.68 100.00 52.1 13

Percent 

Positive Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor

Item 

Response 

Total

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive Very 

N 1,031 1,025 293 41 21 2,411 NA 1,0

% 85.21 42.86 42.35 12.14 1.75 0.90 100.00 86.0 4

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither Agree 

nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive

Stro

Ag

N 348 1,372 371 175 62 2,328 58 3

% 74.22 15.03 59.19 15.76 7.40 2.62 100.00 70.7 13

N 171 607 586 598 345 2,307 82 1

% 34.09 7.48 26.62 25.34 25.89 14.67 100.00 32.7 6

N 200 754 567 473 317 2,311 73 1

% 41.65 8.72 32.92 24.50 20.43 13.43 100.00 40.7 7

N 183 564 609 517 415 2,288 92 1

% 32.84 8.12 24.72 26.70 22.59 17.88 100.00 30.7 6

N 86 264 486 586 784 2,206 170 5

% 15.86 3.94 11.92 22.05 26.72 35.36 100.00 13.4 2

N 344 781 578 194 234 2,131 258 3

% 53.08 16.24 36.84 27.11 9.02 10.79 100.00 52.9 14

N 701 1,289 259 40 32 2,321 72 6

% 85.86 30.29 55.57 11.04 1.71 1.39 100.00 84.2 27

N 452 1,300 383 138 50 2,323 55 4

% 75.34 19.36 55.97 16.49 5.99 2.19 100.00 76.9 19

N 345 622 468 336 371 2,142 241 3

% 45.69 16.29 29.40 21.90 15.43 16.98 100.00 44.7 15

N 484 781 423 120 207 2,015 359 4

% 63.48 24.28 39.20 20.69 5.83 9.99 100.00 62.4 23

N 375 1,306 430 152 68 2,331 52 3

% 72.25 16.19 56.06 18.36 6.48 2.91 100.00 68.5 13

N 510 1,001 472 263 141 2,387 NA 4

% 63.75 21.70 42.05 19.64 10.79 5.82 100.00 61.2 20

N 262 566 523 422 326 2,099 291 2

% 39.65 12.69 26.96 24.94 20.13 15.27 100.00 39.9 12

N 951 996 216 115 91 2,369 9 8

% 82.40 40.47 41.93 8.89 4.86 3.86 100.00 80.7 37

N 625 883 406 263 198 2,375 4 6

% 63.89 26.79 37.10 16.86 11.01 8.24 100.00 63.8 25

N 527 806 437 307 272 2,349 15 5

% 57.04 22.86 34.19 18.60 12.92 11.43 100.00 57.1 2

N 584 752 456 101 138 2,031 342 5

% 66.17 29.18 36.99 22.24 4.91 6.69 100.00 62.9 25

N 479 867 469 313 238 2,366 9 4

% 57.20 20.50 36.70 19.74 13.12 9.94 100.00 57.6 18

N 612 930 402 204 194 2,342 35 5

% 66.12 26.43 39.69 17.02 8.68 8.19 100.00 64.3 24

N 830 956 253 195 132 2,366 NA 8

% 75.76 35.55 40.21 10.62 8.11 5.52 100.00 76.2 34

N 970 923 224 136 110 2,363 NA 9

% 80.41 41.41 39.00 9.29 5.67 4.63 100.00 81.1 39

N 846 1,230 107 117 63 2,363 NA 8

% 87.99 36.17 51.81 4.52 4.88 2.61 100.00 86.2 34

N 799 746 395 221 210 2,371 NA 7

% 65.43 34.07 31.36 16.67 9.18 8.72 100.00 66.1 3

Percent 

Positive Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor

Item 

Response 

Total

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive Very 

27. The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year.28. How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work 

unit?

*29. The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills 

necessary to accomplish organizational goals.

*30. Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with 

respect to work processes.

31. Employees are recognized for providing high quality products 

and services.

*32. Creativity and innovation are rewarded.*33. Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.

34. Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for 

example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness 

*35. Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the 

job.

*36. My organization has prepared employees for potential security 

threats.

37. Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan 

political purposes are not tolerated.

38. Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example, illegally 

discriminating for or against any employee/applicant, obstructing 

39. My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission.40. I recommend my organization as a good place to work.41. I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my 

agency a better place to work.

*42. My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life 

issues.

43. My supervisor/team leader provides me with opportunities to 

demonstrate my leadership skills.

*44. Discussions with my supervisor/team leader about my 

performance are worthwhile.

45. My supervisor/team leader is committed to a workforce 

representative of all segments of society.

46. My supervisor/team leader provides me with constructive 

suggestions to improve my job performance.

*47. Supervisors/team leaders in my work unit support employee 

development.

48. My supervisor/team leader listens to what I have to say.49. My supervisor/team leader treats me with respect.50. In the last six months, my supervisor/team leader has talked wit

me about my performance.

*51. I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.
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2013 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

N 919 720 419 167 146 2,371 NA 8

% 69.35 39.04 30.31 17.59 6.95 6.10 100.00 70.1 37

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither Agree 

nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive

Stro

Ag

N 208 581 555 558 428 2,330 33 1

% 34.15 9.09 25.06 23.83 23.89 18.13 100.00 34.2 8

N 432 798 495 251 261 2,237 126 4

% 55.44 19.60 35.85 22.07 11.09 11.39 100.00 55.6 18

N 379 879 508 224 173 2,163 194 3

% 58.68 17.80 40.87 23.35 10.13 7.84 100.00 58.1 15

N 285 907 539 370 233 2,334 26 2

% 51.30 12.34 38.96 22.89 15.88 9.92 100.00 51.1 1

N 267 825 527 249 184 2,052 300 2

% 53.38 13.17 40.21 25.47 12.22 8.93 100.00 51.0 12

N 272 804 510 357 303 2,246 107 2

% 48.12 12.17 35.95 22.57 16.01 13.31 100.00 46.8 10

N 312 908 476 287 277 2,260 94 2

% 54.23 13.84 40.38 20.99 12.71 12.08 100.00 53.0 12

Percent 

Positive Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive Very 

N 536 677 518 260 244 2,235 116 5

% 54.60 24.37 30.22 23.02 11.49 10.89 100.00 56.4 24

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither Agree 

nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive

Stro

Ag

N 427 700 516 360 317 2,320 34 4

% 49.01 18.63 30.38 22.24 15.37 13.37 100.00 48.5 17

N 354 703 479 335 257 2,128 227 3

% 50.05 16.88 33.17 22.26 15.74 11.96 100.00 44.3 14

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Satisfied Satisfied

Neither 

Satisfied nor 

Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

Item 

Response 

Total

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive

Ve

Sati

N 302 799 555 465 223 2,344 NA 3

% 47.43 13.11 34.32 23.56 19.76 9.25 100.00 47.7 13

N 234 734 535 568 265 2,336 NA 2

% 41.68 10.13 31.55 22.76 24.33 11.24 100.00 39.1 9

N 266 721 512 503 330 2,332 NA 2

% 42.65 11.39 31.26 21.80 21.60 13.94 100.00 42.0 1

N 215 616 711 484 306 2,332 NA 2

% 36.00 9.34 26.65 30.51 20.62 12.87 100.00 35.8 8

N 191 420 656 549 515 2,331 NA 1

% 26.50 8.35 18.16 28.08 23.49 21.93 100.00 25.8 6

N 302 919 621 324 166 2,332 NA 2

% 52.57 12.94 39.64 26.42 13.93 7.07 100.00 50.7 10

N 452 1,044 430 273 134 2,333 NA 4

% 64.28 19.51 44.77 18.40 11.62 5.70 100.00 63.5 18

N 417 895 400 408 216 2,336 NA 3

% 56.13 17.84 38.29 17.16 17.43 9.28 100.00 58.0 16

N 344 920 530 373 170 2,337 NA 2

% 54.45 14.83 39.62 22.50 15.82 7.23 100.00 52.6 12

72. Have you been notified that you are eligible to telework? 

Telework means working at a location other than your normal work site during your regular work hours (excludes travel).

N % 

1,949 83.87 

*52. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your 

immediate supervisor/team leader?

*53. In my organization, leaders generate high levels of motivation 

and commitment in the workforce.

54. My organization's leaders maintain high standards of honesty 

and integrity.

*55. Managers/supervisors/team leaders work well with employees of 

different backgrounds.

*56. Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the 

organization.

*57. Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress 

toward meeting its goals and objectives.

Yes

58. Managers promote communication among different work units 

(for example, about projects, goals, needed resources).

62. Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs.

*63.

59. Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplis

work objectives.

60. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the 

manager directly above your immediate supervisor/team leader?

*61. I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders.

How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?

*64. How satisfied are you with the information you receive from 

management on what's going on in your organization?

*65. How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing 

a good job?

*66. How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your 

senior leaders?

*70. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?

71. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your 

organization?

*67. How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in 

your organization?

*68. How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your 

present job?

*69. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?

Yes
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2013 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

233 9.99 

143 6.13 

2,325 100.00 

73. Please select the response below that BEST describes your 

current teleworking situation: N % 

68 2.92 

671 28.88 267 11.54 736 31.86 

47 1.99 29 1.19 

109 4.67 

390 16.94 

2,317 100.00 

74. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs?

Alternative Work Schedules (AWS) N % 

Yes 1,067 45.88 

No 1,175 50.68 

Not available to me 79 3.44 

Total 2,321 100.00 

75. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Health 

and Wellness Programs (for example, exercise, medical screening, quit smoking programs) N % 

Yes 527 22.92 

No 1,654 71.03 

Not available to me 145 6.04 

Total 2,326 100.00 

76. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) N % 

Yes 172 7.35 

No 2,071 89.85 

Not available to me 64 2.81 

Total 2,307 100.00 

77. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Child 

Care Programs (for example, daycare, parenting classes, parenting support groups) N % 

Yes 151 6.66 

No 2,033 87.25 

Not available to me 142 6.09 

Total 2,326 100.00 

78. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Elder 

Care Programs (for example, support groups, speakers)

N % 

Yes 76 3.16 No 2,118 91.20 

Not available to me 132 5.64 

Total 2,326 100.00 

NoNot available to 

YesNoNot available to TotalYesNoNot sureTotalI do not teleworE f t OfI do not telewor

i t) th t 

YesNo

I do not telework because I have technical issues (e.g., connectivity, inadequate equipment) 

th t t f t l ki I do not telework because I did not receive approval to do so, even though I have the kind ofjb h I tl k I do not telework because I choose not to telework.TotalNoNot sureTotal

I telework 3 or mI telework 1 or 2 I telework, but nI telework very i

I telework 3 or more days per week.I telework 1 or 2 days per week.I telework, but no more than 1 or 2 days per month.I telework very infrequently, on an unscheduled or short-term basis.I do not telework because I have to be physically present on the job (e.g., Law Enforcement Offi P k R S it P l)

I do not teleworth ki d f j b I do not teleworTotalNot available to TotalTotalYesNoNot available to TotalYesNoNot available to Total
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2013 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Satisfied Satisfied

Neither 

Satisfied nor 

Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive

Ve

Sati

N 565 738 203 149 68 1,723 34 4

% 75.69 32.85 42.85 11.67 8.67 3.97 100.00 73.9 29

N 491 455 68 36 9 1,059 13 4

% 89.31 46.63 42.69 6.47 3.35 0.86 100.00 88.7 43

N 148 273 71 15 2 509 24 1

% 82.66 29.06 53.60 13.78 3.11 0.45 100.00 84.1 27

N 48 93 26 6 3 176 28 4

% 80.21 27.40 52.82 14.79 3.33 1.66 100.00 77.0 26

N 60 58 18 2 3 141 21 6

% 83.69 41.95 41.74 12.66 1.42 2.23 100.00 83.8 40

N 20 26 18 2 0 66 21 2

% 69.31 31.68 37.63 27.48 3.21 0.00 100.00 77.5 25

85. Where do you work? N % 

Headquarters 1,320 56.92 

Field 999 43.08 

Total 2,319 100.00 

*86. What is your supervisory status?

N % 

Non-Supervisor 1,601 69.16 

Team Leader 298 12.87 

Supervisor 229 9.89 

Manager 117 5.05 

Executive 70 3.02 

Total 2,315 100.00 

*87. Are you:

N % 

Male 1,180 51.89 

Female 1,094 48.11 

Total 2,274 100.00 

*88. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

N % 

Yes 124 5.53 

No 2,118 94.47 

Total 2,242 100.00 

*89. Please select the racial category or categories with which you 

most closely identify. N % 

American Indian or Alaska Native 10 0.47 

Asian 155 7.22 

Black or African American 320 14.90 

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 5 0.23 

White 1,604 74.71 

Two or more races 53 2.47 

Total 2,147 100.00 

90. What is your age group? N % 

25 and under 4 0.18 

26-29 48 2.16 

30-39 635 28.62 40-49 789 35.56 

How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Elder Care Programs (for example, support 

81. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in 

your agency? Health and Wellness Programs (for example, 

82. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in 

your agency? Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

80. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in 

your agency? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)

79. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in 

your agency? Telework

83. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in 

your agency? Child Care Programs (for example, daycare, 

84.
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50-59 565 25.46 

60 or older 178 8.02 

Total 2,219 100.00 

91. What is your pay category/grade? N % 

Federal Wage System 23 1.01 

GS 1-6 15 0.66 

GS 7-12 216 9.50 

GS 13-15 1,031 45.36 

Senior Executive Service 69 3.04 

Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 17 0.75 

Other 902 39.68 

Total 2,273 100.00 

92. How long have you been with the Federal Government 

(excluding military service)? N % 

Less than 1 year 52 2.28 

1 to 3 years 241 10.56 

4 to 5 years 235 10.29 

6 to 10 years 553 24.22 

11 to 14 years 377 16.51 

15 to 20 years 326 14.28 

More than 20 years 499 21.86 

Total 2,283 100.00 

93. How long have you been with your current agency (for example, 

Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency)? N % 

Less than 1 year 85 3.74 

1 to 3 years 339 14.91 

4 to 5 years 250 10.99 

6 to 10 years 611 26.87 

11 to 20 years 651 28.63 

More than 20 years 338 14.86 

Total 2,274 100.00 

94. Are you considering leaving your organization within the next 

year, and if so, why? N % 

No 1,669 73.33 

Yes, to retire 58 2.55 

Yes, to take another job within the Federal Government 232 10.19 

Yes, to take another job outside the Federal Government 207 9.09 

Yes, other 110 4.83 

Total 2,276 100.00 

95. I am planning to retire: N % 

Within one year 29 1.29 

Between one and three years 108 4.82 

Between three and five years 153 6.83 

Five or more years 1,951 87.06 

Total 2,241 100.00 

96. Self-Identify as: N % 

Heterosexual or Straight 1,812 85.31 

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender 78 3.67 
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I prefer not to say 234 11.02 

Total 2,124 100.00 

97. Have you ever served on Active Duty in the US Armed Forces 

(Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps or Navy)?

N % 

Yes 177 7.78 

No 2,099 92.22 

Total 2,276 100.00 

98. Are you an individual with a disability? N % 

Yes 130 5.76 

No 2,127 94.24 

Total 2,257 100.00 

Survey Administration Period: April 30, 2013 to June 14, 2013Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.* AES prescribed items** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge'Sample or Census: CensusNumber of surveys completed: 2,422Number of surveys administered: 3,665Response Rate: 66.1%