United States Department of Agriculture Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Worked as Area Director of USDA Rural Development supervising loan processors in home and community facility improvement loans."

"Sometimes you never know. After working for ARS for ten years with superior evaluations and multiple cash awards for above and beyond work, I was not selected when my position was transitioned to a permanent position. I loved my work, my coworkers loved me and I had a proven record of success, but the selection committee picked a guy with an A+ certification over my engineering degree."

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"I like the type of work I do, field work and design."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It would be difficult to give someone advice on interviewing here unless I knew the person."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"I don't have authority to enforce my decisions. There are certain people that undermine productivity and are basically hostile to work with."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would require that personnel follow a chain of command and respect each others positions."

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"Beautiful surroundings outside. Good benefits. A lot of variety in the work assignments."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Any tips would completely depend on position being applied for, and who the interviewer might be."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"No privacy in the office - open office, not even cubicle. Too much red tape."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get better organization and communication skills. Less micro management of employees."

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"I like it because I had good co-workers and they were very supportive."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It is a great place to work for and find good friends."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"I only wish I could stay longer but unfortunately no vacancies were open at the time I was there."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up to the good work and making that department the best."

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"Not a whole lot, they continually took away benefits and perks, like lunches after planning meeting and beer every end-of-sprint release."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't - pass on it as they year after year decreased benefits beyond the 3% increase in salary, netting a loss."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"HR in Houston, the customer at the government, and the team lead in Fort Collins."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stop acting like you know what you are doing and trust the people you hired."

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"Due to the lack of staff, and the company being in Austin, Texas. I successfully directed construcition independently."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do research about the history of theis company prior to interviewing with anyone in this company."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"All of the Staff in the MD office had left. The supervisor was no reachable."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"If the office were to be re-established, staff it with knowledgable professionals and have a clear line of supervision."

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"The ability to retire young and pursue other interest oppurtunities in life."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Look past the interview, and think of the whole job oppurtunity. It's constantly changing."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"Constant change in politics causes IT to be unfocused and without a vision."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"stay focused don't get distracted by the unproductive side of the work force."

"Its a friendly, productive environment but is limited for current advancement."

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"I enjoy working as a federal employee and the professionalism that is demonstarted throughout the office. I have been given the opportunity to take on new tasks and prove my ability as an employee."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Confidence is key. It is needed to throughly show your skills and ability."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"There is currently no room for advancement and I feel I want more than the company can currently offer me."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I have been given lead roles in litigation and tasks that entail a great amount of organization. My program managers and direct supervisor allow me to conduct tasks in the manner I wish to and trust that I have the ability to do it most accurate and timely mannered."

"Exceptional"

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"I enjoyed the different travel opportunities I had with the agency."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Prepare to be patient, the rest is great. There are plenty of good time to be had."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"In order to remain technologically in sync with the world, one must remain open minded."

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"My favorite parts of my last job included the ability to work independently (trust from employers) & the people I worked with. Its great to work with people that care about their company and doing a good job. Its hard to find that environment today because so many people just dont care about honesty, hard work & integrity"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Answer their questions properly."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"While I did enjoy working there and appreciate the skills I developed while with the company, I feel my skill set can be better utilized elsewhere, where my capabilities are more recognized and there is the opportunity for growth."

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"Nice work culture with highly motivated peers who have been very co-operative."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"to have a strong ability with regards to the system."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"The schedules are all pre-posted to the calendars and gives sufficient time to be prepared."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"It is a properly managed work atmosphere and would think about nothing at this point"

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"I like the big picture of what the Agency and Department do, but technology is woefully behind."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you are in a technical field, you will do fine and have plenty of opportunities for growth (regardless of actual skill). I you are in an administrative field, prepare to be frustrated and stuck."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"There is little respect for Administrative professionals and the work they do. Leadership in management at all levels is lacking."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Re-evaluate the Agency's HR needs, use technology more efficiently, and encourage employees to take initiative to constantly try to improve the Agency."

"Application of GIS technology to produce a high quality intelligence product."

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"The work atmosphere war relaxed but professional. The work had a clear purpose and focus."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Come prepared knowing what the NRI is and with a clear motivation to contribut to the preservation of the nations natural reasources, particularly farmland."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"The monotonous and repetitious nature of the work. The long hours spent in from of the computer without interaction with coworkers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None, the management was encouraging and able to effectivley motivate the staff."

What do you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"Great working with cutting edge technology, and to learn and grow every day."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"RTL Networks is a very forward-thinking company; remember to keep your technology current."

What don't you like about working at United States Department of Agriculture?

"Currently, there is no room for advancement as I am a contractor."