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Natural Resources Conservation Service - Agriculture
At a Glance
Mission:
Works to conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment. The agency works with farmers, ranchers, and other private landowners to develop and carry out voluntary conservation efforts.
Overall rank: 28
Overall score: 71.5
Number of employees: 11841
Employee trend: 10921(Sept. 01), 11392(Sept. 02), 11526(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Other locations: Offices in Washington, D.C. and Beltsville, MD.
People who joined the agency in 2003: 618 (5% of workforce)
Average 2001-2003: 695
People who left the agency in 2003: 584 (5% of workforce)
Average 2001-2003: 515
| Diversity profile |
Percentage |
| Male |
71% |
| Female |
29% |
| White |
79% |
| Black |
11% |
| Hispanic |
5% |
| American Indian |
3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
2% |
| Self-reported disability |
7% |
| Demographic Rankings (See full table) |
Score |
Rank |
| Men |
69.8 |
40 |
| Women |
76 |
6 |
| Under 40 |
79.8 |
12 |
| 40 and over |
68.5 |
34 |
| White |
71.8 |
26 |
| Black |
72.8 |
18 |
| American Indian |
65 |
40 |
| Hispanic |
72.5 |
49 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
54.5 |
149 |
| Best in Class Rankings (See full table) |
Score |
Rank |
| Employee skills/mission match |
80.9 |
18 |
| Strategic management |
60.4 |
64 |
| Teamwork |
79.1 |
10 |
| Effective leadership |
54.5 |
65 |
| Performance-based rewards & advancement |
46.6 |
123 |
| Training & development |
68.4 |
33 |
| Support for diversity |
73 |
8 |
| Pay & benefits |
69.8 |
29 |
| Family friendly culture & benefits |
38.6 |
73 |
| Work/life balance |
63.6 |
133 |
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