Nuclear Regulatory Commission

AGENCY RESULTS
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

2011 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

(Survey Administration Period April 25, 2011 to May 31, 2011)

 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

*1. I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my 

organization.

N 1,068 1,140 220 140 40 2,608 NA

% 84.2 40.4 43.8 8.6 5.5 1.6 100.0 

2. I have enough information to do my job well. N 910 1,336 200 139 24 2,609 NA

% 86.0 34.7 51.2 7.7 5.4 0.9 100.0 

3. I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing 

things.

N 916 975 368 252 98 2,609 NA

% 72.3 34.9 37.3 14.1 9.8 3.8 100.0 

*4. My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. N 1,026 1,044 315 162 58 2,605 NA

% 79.3 39.2 40.1 12.1 6.4 2.3 100.0 

*5. I like the kind of work I do. N 1,159 1,073 249 95 29 2,605 NA

% 85.3 44.2 41.1 9.8 3.7 1.1 100.0 

6. I know what is expected of me on the job. N 1,033 1,146 245 134 39 2,597 NA

% 83.7 39.8 43.9 9.5 5.2 1.6 100.0 

7. When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job 

done.

N 1,885 675 34 8 4 2,606 NA

% 98.2 72.0 26.2 1.3 0.3 0.2 100.0 

8. I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. N 1,369 1,037 163 28 4 2,601 NA

% 92.4 52.2 40.2 6.4 1.1 0.2 100.0 

9. I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) 

to get my job done.

N 635 1,203 318 330 113 2,599 4

% 70.7 24.6 46.1 12.2 12.8 4.3 100.0 

*10. My workload is reasonable. N 586 1,340 303 266 105 2,600 4

% 73.9 22.5 51.4 11.6 10.4 4.1 100.0 

*11. My talents are used well in the workplace. N 653 1,140 371 285 140 2,589 13

% 68.9 25.1 43.8 14.5 11.1 5.4 100.0 

*12. I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities. N 1,232 1,138 145 58 29 2,602 1

% 91.0 47.2 43.8 5.6 2.3 1.1 100.0 

*13. The work I do is important. N 1,370 986 178 37 27 2,598 5

% 90.6 52.5 38.1 7.0 1.4 1.1 100.0 

*14. Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, 

lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform 

their jobs well.

N 1,014 1,144 224 157 55 2,594 9

% 83.4 39.2 44.2 8.4 6.1 2.1 100.0

 

*15. My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. N 874 1,092 301 195 118 2,580 23

% 75.9 33.7 42.1 11.7 7.7 4.7 100.0 

16. I am held accountable for achieving results. N 1,013 1,281 206 67 20 2,587 7

% 88.6 39.0 49.6 7.9 2.6 0.8 100.0 

*AES prescribed items

** Sum of responses excluding DNK/NBJ

Sample or Census: Census

Number of Employees Selected: 3,780

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Surveys Completed: 2,612

Response Rate: 69.1%
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

2011 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

(Survey Administration Period April 25, 2011 to May 31, 2011)

 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

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

without fear of reprisal.

N 1,091 905 314 128 91 2,529 70

% 78.3 42.6 35.8 12.7 5.2 3.8 100.0 

*18. My training needs are assessed. N 706 1,081 470 217 97 2,571 21

% 69.2 27.2 42.1 18.4 8.5 3.9 100.0 

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

to do to be rated at different performance levels (for example, 

Fully Successful, Outstanding).

N 773 1,038 346 265 156 2,578 26

% 70.1 30.0 40.1 13.3 10.4 6.2 100.0

 

*20. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. N 939 1,103 201 121 25 2,389 NA

% 85.5 39.2 46.2 8.4 5.1 1.1 100.0 

*21. My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills. N 518 1,132 458 292 125 2,525 83

% 65.2 20.4 44.8 18.2 11.6 5.0 100.0 

*22. Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. N 503 918 573 259 180 2,433 172

% 57.9 20.3 37.5 23.7 10.8 7.6 100.0 

*23. In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who 

cannot or will not improve.

N 231 672 677 408 272 2,260 347

% 39.7 10.1 29.6 30.3 17.9 12.1 100.0 

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

meaningful way.

N 391 943 604 315 189 2,442 162

% 54.4 15.7 38.7 24.7 13.0 7.9 100.0 

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

their jobs.

N 506 1,028 473 285 176 2,468 138

% 61.9 20.2 41.7 19.1 11.7 7.3 100.0 

26. Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other. N 968 1,204 250 125 51 2,598 8

% 83.2 37.1 46.1 9.9 4.9 2.0 100.0 

27. The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year. N 679 1,002 592 170 66 2,509 87

% 66.3 26.6 39.7 24.0 6.9 2.7 100.0 

 

Percent 

Positive Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

28. How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work 

unit?

N 1,412 943 210 26 8 2,599 NA

% 90.3 54.1 36.2 8.3 1.1 0.3 100.0 

 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

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

to accomplish organizational goals.

N 821 1,361 235 109 31 2,557 24

% 85.0 31.7 53.3 9.3 4.4 1.3 100.0 

*AES prescribed items

** Sum of responses excluding DNK/NBJ

Sample or Census: Census

Number of Employees Selected: 3,780

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Surveys Completed: 2,612

Response Rate: 69.1%
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

2011 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

(Survey Administration Period April 25, 2011 to May 31, 2011)

 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

*30. Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect 

to work processes.

N 583 1,122 450 261 109 2,525 61

% 67.3 22.8 44.5 18.0 10.4 4.4 100.0 

31. Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and 

services.

N 776 1,157 361 178 87 2,559 28

% 75.2 30.0 45.1 14.2 7.1 3.5 100.0 

*32. Creativity and innovation are rewarded. N 551 958 588 270 144 2,511 71

% 59.8 21.6 38.2 23.5 10.8 5.9 100.0 

*33. Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. N 249 596 750 490 321 2,406 182

% 35.0 10.3 24.8 31.3 20.3 13.3 100.0 

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

example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness 

of diversity issues, mentoring).

N 921 1,063 349 90 51 2,474 107

% 79.8 36.8 43.0 14.3 3.8 2.1 100.0

 

*35. Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. N 1,192 1,184 151 24 11 2,562 20

% 92.7 46.2 46.6 5.9 0.9 0.5 100.0 

*36. My organization has prepared employees for potential security 

threats.

N 913 1,278 282 59 19 2,551 25

% 85.9 35.7 50.1 11.1 2.3 0.7 100.0 

37. Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan 

political purposes are not tolerated.

N 743 914 420 187 171 2,435 139

% 67.4 29.9 37.5 17.6 7.8 7.2 100.0 

38. Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example, illegally 

discriminating for or against any employee/applicant, obstructing a 

person's right to compete for employment, knowingly violating 

veterans' preference requirements) are not tolerated.

N 1,015 939 301 79 78 2,412 166

% 80.4 41.3 39.1 12.9 3.3 3.5 100.0

 

39. My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. N 1,292 1,068 138 39 15 2,552 13

% 92.3 50.1 42.2 5.5 1.6 0.6 100.0 

40. I recommend my organization as a good place to work. N 1,394 783 245 104 41 2,567 NA

% 84.4 53.7 30.7 9.8 4.1 1.7 100.0 

41. I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency 

a better place to work.

N 897 826 442 184 115 2,464 108

% 69.4 36.0 33.4 18.3 7.6 4.7 100.0 

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

issues.

N 1,506 772 160 74 50 2,562 10

% 88.5 58.3 30.2 6.4 3.0 2.1 100.0 

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

demonstrate my leadership skills.

N 1,124 905 301 156 74 2,560 6

% 78.8 43.6 35.2 12.0 6.2 3.1 100.0 

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

are worthwhile.

N 973 932 344 196 115 2,560 12

% 74.0 37.8 36.2 13.5 7.8 4.8 100.0 

*AES prescribed items

** Sum of responses excluding DNK/NBJ

Sample or Census: Census

Number of Employees Selected: 3,780

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Surveys Completed: 2,612

Response Rate: 69.1%
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

2011 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

(Survey Administration Period April 25, 2011 to May 31, 2011)

 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

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

representative of all segments of society.

N 990 852 391 67 45 2,345 221

% 77.9 41.7 36.1 17.0 3.1 2.1 100.0 

46. My supervisor/team leader provides me with constructive 

suggestions to improve my job performance.

N 897 1,004 362 193 97 2,553 9

% 74.1 35.0 39.2 14.4 7.4 4.1 100.0 

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

development.

N 1,185 956 231 111 62 2,545 15

% 83.7 46.2 37.5 9.2 4.5 2.6 100.0 

48. My supervisor/team leader listens to what I have to say. N 1,301 888 199 129 48 2,565 NA

% 85.0 50.2 34.7 8.0 5.2 1.9 100.0 

49. My supervisor/team leader treats me with respect. N 1,457 799 176 87 44 2,563 NA

% 87.7 56.4 31.4 7.0 3.5 1.8 100.0 

50. In the last six months, my supervisor/team leader has talked with 

me about my performance.

N 1,349 1,019 116 60 15 2,559 NA

% 92.4 52.3 40.1 4.6 2.4 0.6 100.0 

*51. I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. N 1,225 790 300 146 95 2,556 NA

% 78.4 47.4 30.9 11.9 5.8 3.9 100.0 

 

Percent 

Positive Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

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

immediate supervisor/team leader?

N 1,295 781 297 118 70 2,561 NA

% 80.6 50.2 30.4 11.7 4.8 2.9 100.0 

 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

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

commitment in the workforce.

N 582 1,112 489 236 120 2,539 23

% 66.3 22.7 43.6 19.4 9.4 4.8 100.0 

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

integrity.

N 916 1,016 314 137 106 2,489 64

% 77.1 36.4 40.7 12.8 5.7 4.4 100.0 

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

different backgrounds.

N 881 1,119 320 114 46 2,480 79

% 79.9 35.0 44.9 13.2 4.9 2.0 100.0 

*56. Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the 

organization.

N 791 1,225 306 157 59 2,538 16

% 79.2 31.0 48.3 12.1 6.3 2.4 100.0 

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

meeting its goals and objectives.

N 800 1,164 346 102 46 2,458 98

% 79.7 32.4 47.3 14.2 4.2 1.9 100.0 

*AES prescribed items

** Sum of responses excluding DNK/NBJ

Sample or Census: Census

Number of Employees Selected: 3,780

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Surveys Completed: 2,612

Response Rate: 69.1%
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

2011 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

(Survey Administration Period April 25, 2011 to May 31, 2011)

 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

58. Managers promote communication among different work units (for 

example, about projects, goals, needed resources).

N 740 1,068 383 210 100 2,501 50

% 72.0 29.4 42.6 15.4 8.5 4.1 100.0 

59. Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish 

work objectives.

N 785 1,117 320 184 88 2,494 45

% 76.0 31.2 44.9 12.8 7.5 3.6 100.0 

 

Percent 

Positive Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

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

directly above your immediate supervisor/team leader?

N 888 987 396 125 95 2,491 56

% 74.7 35.3 39.5 16.3 5.1 3.9 100.0 

 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

*61. I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. N 942 972 349 167 110 2,540 9

% 75.0 36.5 38.5 13.9 6.6 4.5 100.0 

62. Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs. N 1,135 949 270 86 55 2,495 51

% 83.2 44.9 38.3 11.0 3.6 2.2 100.0 

 

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Satisfied Satisfied

Neither 

Satisfied nor 

Dissatisfied Dissatisfied

Very 

Dissatisfied

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

*63. How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that 

affect your work?

N 680 1,142 402 255 69 2,548 NA

% 71.2 26.5 44.8 15.9 10.1 2.7 100.0 

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

management on what's going on in your organization?

N 705 1,130 409 251 50 2,545 NA

% 71.9 27.4 44.5 16.1 10.0 2.0 100.0 

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

good job?

N 767 1,034 383 264 97 2,545 NA

% 70.4 29.9 40.5 15.0 10.6 3.9 100.0 

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

leaders?

N 629 1,106 490 240 83 2,548 NA

% 67.6 24.4 43.2 19.7 9.4 3.3 100.0 

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

your organization?

N 572 832 609 366 165 2,544 NA

% 54.7 22.1 32.6 24.2 14.5 6.6 100.0 

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

present job?

N 842 1,093 397 164 48 2,544 NA

% 75.7 32.7 43.1 15.8 6.5 2.0 100.0 

*AES prescribed items

** Sum of responses excluding DNK/NBJ

Sample or Census: Census

Number of Employees Selected: 3,780

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Surveys Completed: 2,612

Response Rate: 69.1%
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

2011 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

(Survey Administration Period April 25, 2011 to May 31, 2011)

 

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Satisfied Satisfied

Neither 

Satisfied nor 

Dissatisfied Dissatisfied

Very 

Dissatisfied

Item 

Response 

Total

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

*69. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job? N 967 1,089 283 149 56 2,544 NA

% 80.5 37.5 43.0 11.4 5.9 2.3 100.0 

*70. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay? N 808 1,141 302 214 79 2,544 NA

% 76.6 31.9 44.7 11.8 8.4 3.1 100.0 

71. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your 

organization?

N 949 1,049 314 168 63 2,543 NA

% 78.3 36.8 41.5 12.4 6.7 2.5 100.0 

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 %

Yes 2,170 85.2

No 290 11.7

Not sure 80 3.1

Total 2,540 100.0

73. Please select the response below that BEST describes your current 

teleworking situation: N %

I telework 3 or more days per week. 61 2.5

I telework 1 or 2 days per week. 538 21.2

I telework, but no more than 1 or 2 days per month. 269 10.5

I telework very infrequently, on an unscheduled or short-term basis. 754 29.3

I do not telework because I have to be physically present on the job (e.g., Law 

Enforcement Officers, Park Rangers, Security Personnel).

193 7.6

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

equipment) that prevent me from teleworking.

74 2.9

I do not telework because I did not receive approval to do so, even though I have the kind 

of job where I can telework.

116 4.7

I do not telework because I choose not to telework. 539 21.5

Total 2,544 100.0

*AES prescribed items 

Sample or Census: Census

Number of Employees Selected: 3,780

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Surveys Completed: 2,612

Response Rate: 69.1%
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

2011 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

(Survey Administration Period April 25, 2011 to May 31, 2011)

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

Alternative Work Schedules (AWS) N %

Yes 1,570 61.8

No 896 35.5

Not available to me 67 2.7

Total 2,533 100.0

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

and Wellness Programs (for example, exercise, medical screening, 

quit smoking programs) N %

Yes 1,059 42.1

No 1,396 55.3

Not available to me 62 2.6

Total 2,517 100.0

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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) N %

Yes 347 13.9

No 2,132 85.0

Not available to me 25 1.1

Total 2,504 100.0

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

Care Programs (for example, daycare, parenting classes, parenting 

support groups) N %

Yes 76 3.0

No 2,280 91.0

Not available to me 143 6.0

Total 2,499 100.0

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

Care Programs (for example, support groups, speakers) N %

Yes 49 2.0

No 2,279 91.2

Not available to me 161 6.8

Total 2,489 100.0

Sample or Census: Census 

Number of Employees Selected: 3,780

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Surveys Completed: 2,612 

Response Rate: 69.1%
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

2011 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

(Survey Administration Period April 25, 2011 to May 31, 2011)

 

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Satisfied Satisfied

Neither 

Satisfied nor 

Dissatisfied Dissatisfied

Very 

Dissatisfied

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

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

your agency? Telework

N 971 664 338 126 41 2,140 405

% 76.1 45.0 31.1 15.9 6.0 2.0 100.0 

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

your agency? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)

N 1,174 606 222 21 9 2,032 504

% 87.5 57.1 30.3 11.1 1.0 0.5 100.0 

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

your agency? Health and Wellness Programs (for example, 

exercise, medical screening, quit smoking programs)

N 714 589 330 33 18 1,684 850

% 77.4 42.4 35.0 19.5 2.0 1.1 100.0

 

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

your agency? Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

N 308 340 364 13 11 1,036 1,500

% 62.9 29.4 33.5 34.8 1.2 1.1 100.0 

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

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

parenting classes, parenting support groups)

N 123 118 356 17 26 640 1,886

% 37.6 19.0 18.6 55.5 2.7 4.3 100.0

 

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

your agency? Elder Care Programs (for example, support groups, 

speakers)

N 85 93 364 7 7 556 1,957

% 32.1 15.3 16.8 65.3 1.2 1.4 100.0

 

** Sum of responses excluding DNK/NBJ 

Sample or Census: Census

Number of Employees Selected: 3,780

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Surveys Completed: 2,612

Response Rate: 69.1%
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

2011 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

(Survey Administration Period April 25, 2011 to May 31, 2011)

85. Where do you work? N %

Headquarters 1,878 74.3

Field 651 25.7

Total 2,529 100.0

*86. What is your supervisory status? N %

Non-Supervisor 1,906 75.0

Team Leader 172 6.8

Supervisor 272 10.7

Manager 57 2.2

Executive 134 5.3

Total 2,541 100.0

*87. Are you: N %

Male 1,575 62.6

Female 942 37.4

Total 2,517 100.0

*88. Are you Hispanic or Latino? N %

Yes 161 6.5

No 2,335 93.5

Total 2,496 100.0

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

closely identify. N %

American Indian or Alaska Native 20 0.8

Asian 203 8.4

Black or African American 299 12.3

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 7 0.3

White 1,821 74.9

Two or more races 81 3.3

Total 2,431 100.0

*AES prescribed items 

Sample or Census: Census 

Number of Employees Selected: 3,780

Surveys Completed: 2,612

Response Rate: 69.1%
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

2011 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

(Survey Administration Period April 25, 2011 to May 31, 2011)

90. What is your age group? N %

25 and under 60 2.4

26-29 160 6.4

30-39 440 17.6

40-49 599 24.0

50-59 877 35.1

60 or older 364 14.6

Total 2,500 100.0

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

Federal Wage System 0 0.0

GS 1-6 14 0.6

GS 7-12 378 15.0

GS 13-15 1,920 76.3

Senior Executive Service 127 5.0

Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 46 1.8

Other 33 1.3

Total 2,518 100.0

92. How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding 

military service)? N %

Less than 1 year 58 2.3

1 to 3 years 379 15.1

4 to 5 years 359 14.3

6 to 10 years 534 21.2

11 to 14 years 204 8.1

15 to 20 years 226 9.0

More than 20 years 755 30.0

Total 2,515 100.0

Sample or Census: Census

Number of Employees Selected: 3,780

Surveys Completed: 2,612

Response Rate: 69.1%
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

2011 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

(Survey Administration Period April 25, 2011 to May 31, 2011)

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

Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency)? N %

Less than 1 year 72 2.9

1 to 3 years 530 21.0

4 to 5 years 489 19.4

6 to 10 years 531 21.1

11 to 20 years 341 13.5

More than 20 years 557 22.1

Total 2,520 100.0

94. Are you considering leaving your organization within the next 

year, and if so, why? N %

No 2,023 80.0

Yes, to retire 120 4.7

Yes, to take another job within the Federal Government 206 8.1

Yes, to take another job outside the Federal Government 87 3.4

Yes, other 93 3.7

Total 2,529 100.0

95. I am planning to retire: N %

Within one year 74 3.0

Between one and three years 239 9.6

Between three and five years 251 10.1

Five or more years 1,926 77.3

Total 2,490 100.0

Sample or Census: Census

Number of Employees Selected: 3,780

Surveys Completed: 2,612

Response Rate: 69.1%
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