2012 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results

EMPLOYEES INFLUENCING CHANGE

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 

AGENCY RESULTS

UNITED STATES 

OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Over’

687,000’

Federal’

Employees’ 

Opinions’
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 

2012 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

 

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 985 1,174 257 216 74 2,706 NA

% 79.6 36.1 43.5 9.7 8.0 2.7 100.0 

2. I have enough information to do my job well.

N 931 1,323 239 167 45 2,705 NA

% 83.2 34.3 48.9 8.9 6.2 1.7 100.0 

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

things.

N 843 1,000 425 274 158 2,700 NA

% 68.2 31.0 37.2 15.8 10.1 5.9 100.0 

*4. My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.

N 1,016 1,073 314 197 102 2,702 NA

% 77.4 37.6 39.8 11.5 7.3 3.8 100.0 

*5. I like the kind of work I do.

N 1,152 1,112 293 90 53 2,700 NA

% 83.8 42.6 41.2 10.9 3.3 2.0 100.0 

6. I know what is expected of me on the job.

N 1,005 1,199 252 158 79 2,693 NA

% 81.7 37.4 44.3 9.4 6.0 3.0 100.0 

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

done.

N 1,884 744 44 18 11 2,701 NA

% 97.3 69.5 27.8 1.6 0.7 0.4 100.0 

8. I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better.

N 1,343 1,134 169 46 9 2,701 NA

% 91.7 49.6 42.1 6.3 1.7 0.4 100.0 

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

budget) to get my job done.

N 608 1,301 330 322 142 2,703 1

% 70.6 22.4 48.2 12.3 11.8 5.2 100.0 

*10. My workload is reasonable.

N 590 1,363 339 286 125 2,703 0

% 72.2 21.7 50.5 12.6 10.5 4.7 100.0 

*11. My talents are used well in the workplace.

N 671 1,157 340 306 201 2,675 7

% 68.3 25.1 43.2 12.7 11.4 7.5 100.0 

*12. I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities.

N 1,229 1,202 151 70 44 2,696 3

% 90.1 45.4 44.7 5.6 2.6 1.7 100.0 

*13. The work I do is important.

N 1,399 1,031 197 34 34 2,695 3

% 90.1 51.8 38.3 7.4 1.2 1.3 100.0 

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

lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform 

their jobs well.

N 1,037 1,159 264 153 77 2,690 7

% 81.8 38.3 43.5 9.8 5.6 2.8 100.0

 

*15. My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance.

N 823 1,124 331 231 166 2,675 27

% 72.7 30.5 42.2 12.3 8.7 6.2 100.0 

16. I am held accountable for achieving results.

N 980 1,374 226 71 36 2,687 8

% 87.6 36.4 51.2 8.5 2.6 1.3 100.0 

Survey Administration Period: April 9, 2012 to May 21, 2012

Percentages 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: Census

Number of surveys completed: 2,709

Number of surveys administered: 3,779

Page 1 Response Rate: 71.7%
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2012 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

 

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 1,088 919 335 139 143 2,624 76

% 76.1 40.9 35.2 13.0 5.4 5.5 100.0 

*18. My training needs are assessed.

N 655 1,118 497 281 127 2,678 23

% 66.2 24.1 42.0 18.6 10.5 4.7 100.0 

*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 683 1,053 403 313 205 2,657 48

% 65.2 25.7 39.5 15.4 11.7 7.7 100.0

 

*20. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.

N 1,063 1,220 236 127 59 2,705 NA

% 84.3 39.1 45.3 8.7 4.8 2.1 100.0 

*21. My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills.

N 457 1,068 540 375 184 2,624 82

% 57.9 17.1 40.8 20.8 14.3 7.0 100.0 

*22. Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.

N 446 857 611 323 262 2,499 198

% 51.7 17.6 34.2 24.8 12.9 10.6 100.0 

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

cannot or will not improve.

N 224 638 679 459 338 2,338 361

% 36.5 9.4 27.1 29.6 19.4 14.4 100.0 

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

meaningful way.

N 351 847 638 441 240 2,517 183

% 47.3 13.8 33.5 25.7 17.4 9.5 100.0 

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

their jobs.

N 442 954 513 369 269 2,547 152

% 54.6 17.1 37.4 20.3 14.5 10.6 100.0 

26. Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other.

N 955 1,261 264 140 74 2,694 7

% 82.1 35.0 47.1 9.8 5.3 2.8 100.0 

27. The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year.

N 618 942 672 237 124 2,593 109

% 59.8 23.5 36.3 26.3 9.1 4.8 100.0 

 

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 1,499 932 214 36 17 2,698 NA

% 89.9 55.3 34.6 8.0 1.4 0.7 100.0 

 

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 757 1,453 252 136 46 2,644 36

% 83.5 28.3 55.2 9.6 5.2 1.7 100.0 

Survey Administration Period: April 9, 2012 to May 21, 2012

Percentages 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: Census

Number of surveys completed: 2,709

Number of surveys administered: 3,779

Page 2 Response Rate: 71.7%
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2012 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

 

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 497 1,113 490 358 157 2,615 62

% 61.6 18.9 42.7 18.6 13.7 6.1 100.0 

31. Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and 

services.

N 674 1,142 408 266 148 2,638 35

% 68.6 25.3 43.4 15.5 10.2 5.7 100.0 

*32. Creativity and innovation are rewarded.

N 472 900 644 362 214 2,592 84

% 52.7 18.0 34.7 25.0 14.0 8.3 100.0 

*33. Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.

N 176 507 759 553 480 2,475 200

% 27.5 7.2 20.4 31.1 22.3 19.1 100.0 

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

example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness 

of diversity issues, mentoring).

N 841 1,124 397 96 77 2,535 142

% 77.1 32.8 44.4 15.9 3.8 3.2 100.0

 

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

job.

N 1,198 1,235 147 39 23 2,642 29

% 92.0 44.9 47.1 5.7 1.5 0.9 100.0 

*36. My organization has prepared employees for potential security 

threats.

N 889 1,347 282 82 33 2,633 37

% 84.9 33.5 51.4 10.7 3.1 1.2 100.0 

37. Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan 

political purposes are not tolerated.

N 696 869 470 233 243 2,511 160

% 62.0 27.3 34.7 18.9 9.3 9.9 100.0 

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 943 933 351 105 107 2,439 227

% 76.4 38.0 38.4 14.8 4.4 4.5 100.0

 

39. My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission.

N 1,150 1,225 196 54 27 2,652 21

% 89.3 43.0 46.4 7.6 2.0 1.0 100.0 

40. I recommend my organization as a good place to work.

N 1,266 905 309 124 70 2,674 NA

% 81.0 47.1 34.0 11.7 4.6 2.7 100.0 

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

a better place to work.

N 839 807 510 239 157 2,552 126

% 64.6 32.9 31.7 20.0 9.3 6.1 100.0 

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

issues.

N 1,553 815 154 71 68 2,661 14

% 88.8 57.9 30.9 5.9 2.7 2.6 100.0 

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

demonstrate my leadership skills.

N 1,123 954 305 174 103 2,659 11

% 78.0 41.9 36.1 11.5 6.7 3.9 100.0 

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

performance are worthwhile.

N 906 980 369 229 155 2,639 29

% 71.3 34.0 37.3 14.1 8.6 6.0 100.0 

Survey Administration Period: April 9, 2012 to May 21, 2012

Percentages 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: Census

Number of surveys completed: 2,709

Number of surveys administered: 3,779

Page 3 Response Rate: 71.7%
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2012 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

 

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 969 875 430 83 62 2,419 248

% 75.8 39.7 36.1 18.0 3.5 2.6 100.0 

46. My supervisor/team leader provides me with constructive 

suggestions to improve my job performance.

N 859 1,031 429 199 139 2,657 11

% 70.9 32.1 38.8 16.3 7.5 5.3 100.0 

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

development.

N 1,134 989 296 133 92 2,644 23

% 80.0 42.5 37.5 11.4 5.1 3.5 100.0 

48. My supervisor/team leader listens to what I have to say.

N 1,267 963 202 163 70 2,665 NA

% 83.5 47.2 36.3 7.7 6.1 2.7 100.0 

49. My supervisor/team leader treats me with respect.

N 1,444 879 177 96 73 2,669 NA

% 86.8 53.7 33.2 6.7 3.6 2.8 100.0 

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

me about my performance.

N 1,258 1,102 152 115 33 2,660 NA

% 88.6 46.9 41.7 5.8 4.3 1.2 100.0 

*51. I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.

N 1,177 843 325 174 142 2,661 NA

% 75.7 43.9 31.8 12.3 6.6 5.5 100.0 

 

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 1,305 770 363 126 97 2,661 NA

% 77.8 48.7 29.0 13.7 4.8 3.7 100.0 

 

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 556 1,020 532 336 192 2,636 22

% 59.6 20.9 38.7 20.3 12.8 7.3 100.0 

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

integrity.

N 842 991 398 189 172 2,592 63

% 70.4 32.1 38.4 15.6 7.3 6.7 100.0 

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

different backgrounds.

N 841 1,132 345 147 100 2,565 88

% 76.6 32.3 44.3 13.6 5.9 3.9 100.0 

*56. Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the 

organization.

N 765 1,205 338 204 117 2,629 15

% 74.8 28.8 46.1 13.0 7.7 4.5 100.0 

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

meeting its goals and objectives.

N 751 1,214 362 139 83 2,549 103

% 77.0 29.1 47.9 14.3 5.5 3.3 100.0 

Survey Administration Period: April 9, 2012 to May 21, 2012

Percentages 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: Census

Number of surveys completed: 2,709

Number of surveys administered: 3,779

Page 4 Response Rate: 71.7%
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2012 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

 

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 701 1,101 406 254 140 2,602 51

% 69.0 26.6 42.4 15.9 9.7 5.4 100.0 

59. Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish 

work objectives.

N 764 1,102 398 196 137 2,597 48

% 71.6 29.1 42.5 15.6 7.5 5.3 100.0 

 

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 911 927 431 166 138 2,573 73

% 71.2 35.1 36.1 16.9 6.5 5.4 100.0 

 

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 825 943 438 234 192 2,632 11

% 67.0 31.1 35.9 16.7 8.9 7.3 100.0 

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

N 1,056 1,016 312 110 75 2,569 81

% 80.4 40.7 39.7 12.4 4.3 2.9 100.0 

 

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 689 1,075 448 320 117 2,649 NA

% 66.6 25.8 40.8 17.0 12.0 4.5 100.0 

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

management on what's going on in your organization?

N 667 1,095 482 294 107 2,645 NA

% 66.5 25.0 41.5 18.5 11.0 4.1 100.0 

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

good job?

N 687 1,011 447 323 176 2,644 NA

% 64.0 25.8 38.2 17.0 12.3 6.7 100.0 

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

senior leaders?

N 543 1,036 549 333 175 2,636 NA

% 59.8 20.3 39.4 20.8 12.7 6.7 100.0 

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

your organization?

N 465 775 669 439 289 2,637 NA

% 46.8 17.4 29.3 25.6 16.6 11.0 100.0 

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

present job?

N 760 1,120 456 216 77 2,629 NA

% 71.3 28.6 42.7 17.5 8.2 3.0 100.0 

Survey Administration Period: April 9, 2012 to May 21, 2012

Percentages 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: Census

Number of surveys completed: 2,709

Number of surveys administered: 3,779

Page 5 Response Rate: 71.7%
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2012 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

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

N 908 1,139 301 194 100 2,642 NA

% 77.4 34.1 43.3 11.4 7.4 3.8 100.0 

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

N 683 1,136 375 299 147 2,640 NA

% 68.9 25.7 43.2 14.2 11.3 5.5 100.0 

71. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your 

organization?

N 808 1,131 364 233 103 2,639 NA

% 73.4 30.2 43.1 13.8 8.9 4.0 100.0 

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 2,234 84.7

No 332 12.6

Not sure 71 2.8

Total 2,637 100.0

73. Please select the response below that BEST describes your 

current teleworking situation: N %

I telework 3 or more days per week. 69 2.6

I telework 1 or 2 days per week. 619 23.4

I telework, but no more than 1 or 2 days per month. 295 11.2

I telework very infrequently, on an unscheduled or short-term basis. 742 27.9

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

Enforcement Officers, Park Rangers, Security Personnel).

207 7.8

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

equipment) that prevent me from teleworking.

53 2.1

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.

125 4.8

I do not telework because I choose not to telework. 525 20.2

Total 2,635 100.0

Survey Administration Period: April 9, 2012 to May 21, 2012

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

* AES prescribed items

Sample or Census: Census

Number of surveys completed: 2,709

Number of surveys administered: 3,779

Page 6 Response Rate: 71.7%
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74. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Alternative 

Work Schedules (AWS) N %

Yes 1,641 62.0

No 899 34.2

Not available to me 98 3.7

Total 2,638 100.0

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

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

smoking programs) N %

Yes 1,150 43.9

No 1,398 52.9

Not available to me 82 3.1

Total 2,630 100.0

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

Assistance Program (EAP) N %

Yes 396 15.1

No 2,200 83.6

Not available to me 32 1.2

Total 2,628 100.0

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

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

groups) N %

Yes 100 3.8

No 2,332 88.7

Not available to me 196 7.5

Total 2,628 100.0

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

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

Yes 65 2.5

No 2,372 90.3

Not available to me 186 7.2

Total 2,623 100.0

Survey Administration Period: April 9, 2012 to May 21, 2012

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Sample or Census: Census

Number of surveys completed: 2,709

Number of surveys administered: 3,779

Page 7 Response Rate: 71.7%
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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 824 653 143 64 15 1,699 36

% 86.7 48.3 38.4 8.6 3.8 0.9 100.0 

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

your agency? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)

N 993 544 54 13 6 1,610 21

% 95.4 61.3 34.1 3.4 0.8 0.4 100.0 

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 598 432 72 8 2 1,112 44

% 92.6 53.5 39.1 6.5 0.7 0.2 100.0

 

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

your agency? Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

N 165 151 33 7 1 357 52

% 88.5 46.0 42.5 9.3 1.9 0.2 100.0 

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 38 20 12 1 0 71 48

% 82.1 53.9 28.3 16.5 1.3 0.0 100.0

 

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

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

speakers)

N 19 14 12 1 1 47 40

% 70.8 40.8 30.0 24.9 2.1 2.1 100.0

 

Survey Administration Period: April 9, 2012 to May 21, 2012

The work/life satisfaction results only include employees who indicated that they participated in the program.

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge'

Sample or Census: Census

Number of surveys completed: 2,709

Number of surveys administered: 3,779

Page 8 Response Rate: 71.7%
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85. Where do you work? N %

Headquarters 1,889 71.6

Field 748 28.4

Total 2,637 100.0

*86. What is your supervisory status? N %

Non-Supervisor 1,972 75.1

Team Leader 183 7.0

Supervisor 290 11.0

Manager 52 2.0

Executive 129 4.9

Total 2,626 100.0

*87. Are you: N %

Male 1,588 61.4

Female 1,000 38.6

Total 2,588 100.0

*88. Are you Hispanic or Latino? N %

Yes 187 7.3

No 2,365 92.7

Total 2,552 100.0

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

closely identify. N %

American Indian or Alaska Native 11 0.4

Asian 194 7.8

Black or African American 290 11.7

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 10 0.4

White 1,877 75.5

Two or more races 105 4.2

Total 2,487 100.0

Survey Administration Period: April 9, 2012 to May 21, 2012

* AES prescribed items

Sample or Census: Census

Number of surveys completed: 2,709

Number of surveys administered: 3,779

Page 9 Response Rate: 71.7%
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90. What is your age group? N %

25 and under 45 1.8

26-29 144 5.6

30-39 486 19.0

40-49 574 22.4

50-59 927 36.2

60 or older 388 15.1

Total 2,564 100.0

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

Federal Wage System 2 0.1

GS 1-6 46 1.8

GS 7-12 354 13.6

GS 13-15 1,995 76.5

Senior Executive Service 125 4.8

Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 44 1.7

Other 42 1.6

Total 2,608 100.0

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

military service)? N %

Less than 1 year 26 1.0

1 to 3 years 296 11.4

4 to 5 years 392 15.0

6 to 10 years 629 24.1

11 to 14 years 254 9.7

15 to 20 years 177 6.8

More than 20 years 833 32.0

Total 2,607 100.0

Survey Administration Period: April 9, 2012 to May 21, 2012 Sample or Census: Census

Number of surveys completed: 2,709

Number of surveys administered: 3,779

Page 10 Response Rate: 71.7%
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93. How long have you been with your current agency (for example, 

Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency)? N %

Less than 1 year 37 1.4

1 to 3 years 400 15.4

4 to 5 years 523 20.1

6 to 10 years 666 25.6

11 to 20 years 361 13.9

More than 20 years 614 23.6

Total 2,601 100.0

94. Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year, and 

if so, why? N %

No 2,001 76.6

Yes, to retire 143 5.5

Yes, to take another job within the Federal Government 251 9.6

Yes, to take another job outside the Federal Government 111 4.2

Yes, other 107 4.1

Total 2,613 100.0

95. I am planning to retire: N %

Within one year 86 3.3

Between one and three years 234 9.1

Between three and five years 213 8.3

Five or more years 2,042 79.3

Total 2,575 100.0

Survey Administration Period: April 9, 2012 to May 21, 2012 Sample or Census: Census

Number of surveys completed: 2,709

Number of surveys administered: 3,779

Page 11 Response Rate: 71.7%
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 

2012 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

96. Self-Identify as: N %

Heterosexual or Straight 2,066 85.5

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender 48 2.0

I prefer not to say 302 12.5

Total 2,416 100.0

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

Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps or Navy)? N %

Yes 600 23.1

No 1,995 76.9

Total 2,595 100.0

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

Yes 168 6.5

No 2,426 93.5

Total 2,594 100.0

Survey Administration Period: April 9, 2012 to May 21, 2012 Sample or Census: Census

Number of surveys completed: 2,709

Number of surveys administered: 3,779

Page 12 Response Rate: 71.7%
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