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Updated Apr 17, 2023

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Found 72 of over 79 reviews
3.3
67% Recommend to a Friend
62% Approve of CEO

Found 72 of over 79 reviews

3.3
67%
Recommend to a Friend
62%
Approve of CEO
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr (no image)
Thomas C. Dorr
20 Ratings

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  1. 5.0
    Current Employee, more than 10 years

    USDA RD

    Jul 13, 2022 - IT Systems Analyst in Saint Louis, MO
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    WorkLife Balance is very good

    Cons

    The compensation is about 5% lower than industry. There are no bonuses or stock options.

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    1 person found this review helpful
  2. 3.0
    Former Employee

    AIRFIELD PLANNING

    Apr 17, 2023 - Civil Engineer 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    TRAINING is extensive and continuous.

    Cons

    Supervisor communications with employees is not as good as it was before teleworking started.

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    1 person found this review helpful
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  4. 4.0
    Current Employee, more than 10 years

    Benefits are a huge plus

    Feb 23, 2023 - Financial Specialist in Saint Louis, MO
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Time off, telework, dental/health/vision/life insurance

    Cons

    Understaffed and feels like a dumpster fire

    1 person found this review helpful
  5. 4.0
    Current Employee, more than 1 year

    Relaxed public company

    Dec 6, 2022 - Loan Specialist in Amherst, MA
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Relaxed, flexible, work-life balance, fulfilling, benefits

    Cons

    Public company, red-tape, skill ceiling, political

    1 person found this review helpful
  6. 2.0
    Current Employee, more than 10 years

    Don’t work here

    Dec 14, 2022 - Specialist 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Security of a federal job.

    Cons

    Childish, inexperienced management. Constant micromanagement.

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    1 person found this review helpful
  7. 4.0
    Current Employee, more than 5 years

    Usda

    Sep 1, 2022 - Loan Specialist in Stillwater, OK
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Challenging work. Wide variety of complexity.

    Cons

    People have to retire for upward mobility opportunities.

    1 person found this review helpful
  8. 4.0
    Current Employee, more than 1 year

    Rewarding work

    Jun 28, 2022 - Public Affairs Specialist 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    You know that your contribution makes a difference in rural America

    Cons

    Need to be self motivated. National office directed press releases can be a bit frustrating.

    1 person found this review helpful
  9. 1.0
    Former Employee, more than 1 year

    Customer Service Branch-call center

    Jun 17, 2022 - Processor in Saint Louis, MO
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    you get paid and have gov't benefits.

    Cons

    toxic work environment, you're treated like a child and micro managed as such. Performance is purely based on metrics-answer as many calls as you can...and very little emphasis on quality. The customer base is indescribably rude, demanding, and at times hostile. Best thing I ever did was leave this nightmare behind.

    1 person found this review helpful
  10. 1.0
    Former Employee, more than 10 years

    Worst, toxic, disgusting

    Jul 14, 2022 - Accountant in Saint Louis, MO
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    None that I can think of

    Cons

    Toxic environment. All forms of harassment everywhere all day. Management promotes friends and family, nothing based on competence.

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    1 person found this review helpful
  11. 5.0
    Former Employee, more than 3 years

    Fast Paced

    Jan 18, 2022 - Loan Specialist 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    It's a government job! I enjoyed working there for the period of time that I was there.

    Cons

    None as I could recall...if you are not willing to multi-task and help customers then you may not enjoy.

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USDA Rural Development has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 79 reviews left anonymously by employees. 67% of employees would recommend working at USDA Rural Development to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, USDA Rural Development employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at USDA Rural Development. This rating has decreased by -11% over the last 12 months.

67% of USDA Rural Development employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated USDA Rural Development 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

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