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Food Safety and Inspection Service - Agriculture
At a Glance


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Mission:
Improves the safety of U.S. meat, poultry, and egg products to better protect public health.

Overall rank: Unranked
Overall score: Below average
Number of employees: 9123
Employee trend: 9312(Sept. 01), 9153(Sept. 02), 9158(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Other locations: Springdale, AR; Raleigh, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Minneapolis, MN; Madison, WI; Lawrence, KS; Ridgeland, MS; Des Moines, IA; Dallas, TX; Pickerington, OH; Lombard, IL; Boulder, CO; Salem, OR; Beltsville, MD; Atlanta, GA; Alameda, CA; and Albany, NY.

People who joined the agency in 2003: 555 (6% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 525
People who left the agency in 2003: 582 (6% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 568

Diversity profile Percentage
Male 62%
Female 38%
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 58.2 140
Women 58.3 127
Under 40 62.7 99
40 and over 57.3 144
White 55.5 160
Black 65.1 50
American Indian 59.1 57
Hispanic 77.4 22
Asian/Pacific Islander 57 136

Best in Class Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Employee skills/mission match 73.1 172
Strategic management 48.3 203
Teamwork 62 211
Effective leadership 47.6 171
Performance-based rewards & advancement 39 195
Training & development 56.9 166
Support for diversity 59.4 111
Pay & benefits 60.7 167
Family friendly culture & benefits 26.3 190
Work/life balance 67.8 59

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