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Department of Energy
At a Glance


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Mission:
Coordinates the national use and provision of energy, oversees the production and disposal of nuclear weapons, and plans for future energy needs. Promotes international nuclear safety, energy conservation and efficiency, and science and technology research and development.

Overall rank: 9
Overall score: 66.9
Number of employees: 14519
Employee trend: 15390(Sept. 01), 15510(Sept. 02), 14980(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Other locations: Nuclear Security Operations Offices in Oakland, CA; Albuquerque, NM; Nevada; plus 9 site offices nationwide. Regional Power Administrations in Portland, OR; Elberton, GA; Tulsa, OK; and Lakewood, CO. Field offices in Albuquerque, NM; Chicago, IL; Idaho Fa

People who joined the agency in 2003: 537 (4% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 804
People who left the agency in 2003: 1003 (7% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 907

Diversity profile Percentage
Male 63%
Female 37%
White 77%
Black 11%
Hispanic 6%
American Indian 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5%
Self-reported disability 7%

Demographic Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Men 68 8
Women 65 8
Under 40 69 9
40 and over 66.5 8
White 67.1 9
Black 64.4 7
American Indian 56.9 7
Hispanic 70.7 5
Asian/Pacific Islander 70.3 7

Best in Class Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Employee skills/mission match 77.6 8
Strategic management 61.4 7
Teamwork 74.6 5
Effective leadership 54.8 7
Performance-based rewards & advancement 48.6 9
Training & development 63.6 6
Support for diversity 65.3 4
Pay & benefits 64 17
Family friendly culture & benefits 39.9 7
Work/life balance 68.3 4

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