2022 Employee Viewpoint Survey Results

OPM uses Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) results as context to drive positive change. This data is sourced from: Environmental Protection Agency AES Report, 2022 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.

On this page, you will find Environmental Protection Agency 2022 Annual Employee Survey (AES) report.

• Core Questions
• Performers Trend
• Core Trends
• Agency Pandemic Response, Physically Present
• Telework Trends
• Pandemic Response - Senior Leaders and Support
• Demographics
• Agency Specific Questions

Find more information about this survey and results by visiting the OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey site. 

Understanding & Navigating Results

When reviewing the results, note the following: 

• Number of items identified as strengths and challenges are based on items 1-89, excluding items 12, 15, and 34. Items 12 and 34 are negatively worded and while the results for these items are shown in the Core Q1-14, 16-89 tab, they should be interpreted with caution as these items have been flagged for review for 2023.
• "—a" indicates that there are no trending results available for the year.
• "—d" indicates that there were no responses to the item.

Results

Results for Questions 1-14 and 16-89: Core Questions

Item	Item Text	Response Type	Percent Positive	Strongly Agree/Always/ Very Good/ Very Satisfied %	Agree/Most of the time/ Good/Satisfied %	Neither Agree nor Disagree/Sometimes/ Fair/Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied %	Disagree/Rarely/ Poor/Dissatisfied %	Strongly Disagree/Never/ Very Poor/ Very Dissatisfied %	Percent Negative	Strongly Agree/Always/ Very Good/ Very Satisfied N	Agree/Most of the time/ Good/Satisfied N	Neither Agree nor Disagree/ Sometimes/Fair/ Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied N	Disagree/Rarely/ Poor/Dissatisfied N	Strongly Disagree/Never/ Very Poor/Very Dissatisfied N	Item Response Total** N	Do Not Know/No Basis to Judge/ There have been no recent hires in my work unit/ I do not have any accessibility needs N
1	*I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.	Agree-Disagree	76.9%	29.8%	47.2%	12.5%	7.5%	3.0%	10.6%	2,348	3,656	933	563	220	7,720	N/A
2	I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things.	Agree-Disagree	74.8%	32.9%	42.0%	12.4%	8.7%	4.1%	12.8%	2,574	3,241	916	646	298	7,675	N/A
3	My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.	Agree-Disagree	80.2%	35.3%	45.0%	11.6%	5.5%	2.7%	8.1%	2,718	3,438	886	418	197	7,657	N/A
4	I know what is expected of me on the job.	Agree-Disagree	84.2%	33.7%	50.5%	9.2%	4.7%	1.9%	6.5%	2,585	3,884	698	354	146	7,667	N/A
5	*My workload is reasonable.	Agree-Disagree	58.2%	16.5%	41.7%	15.5%	16.8%	9.5%	26.3%	1,254	3,212	1,184	1,306	744	7,700	N/A
6	*My talents are used well in the workplace.	Agree-Disagree	68.6%	23.2%	45.4%	15.5%	10.6%	5.2%	15.8%	1,797	3,485	1,168	805	371	7,626	N/A
7	*I know how my work relates to the agency's goals.	Agree-Disagree	89.9%	43.2%	46.7%	6.5%	2.1%	1.5%	3.6%	3,350	3,580	490	163	110	7,693	N/A
8	*I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal.	Agree-disagree	75.3%	36.2%	39.1%	14.0%	6.2%	4.6%	10.7%	2,714	2,839	981	428	315	7,277	464
9	I have enough information to do my job well.	Agree-disagree	78.6%	23.9%	54.7%	12.5%	7.1%	1.7%	8.9%	1,861	4,230	968	552	135	7,746	N/A
10	I receive the training I need to do my job well.	Agree-disagree	69.4%	21.2%	48.2%	18.6%	9.2%	2.7%	12.0%	1,661	3,743	1,412	712	209	7,737	N/A
11	I am held accountable for the quality of work I produce.	Agree-disagree	90.7%	36.7%	54.0%	7.1%	1.8%	0.4%	2.2%	2,854	4,171	527	146	30	7,728	N/A
12	Continually changing work priorities make it hard for me to produce high quality work. (Note: This item is negatively worded, so percent positive scores include "Strongly Disagree" or "Disagree" responses and percent negative scores include "Strongly Agree" or "Agree" responses. Percent positive scores mean that continually changing work priorities do not make it hard for employees to produce high quality work.)	Agree-disagree, negatively worded	35.2%	13.5%	24.5%	26.8%	29.3%	5.9%	38.0%	1,042	1,851	2,016	2,250	424	7,583	157
13	I have a clear idea of how well I am doing my job.	Agree-disagree	79.6%	25.2%	54.4%	13.2%	5.7%	1.5%	7.2%	1,943	4,223	1,007	447	116	7,736	N/A
14	*The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.	Agree-disagree	88.0%	46.6%	41.4%	7.4%	3.3%	1.4%	4.7%	3,667	3,185	532	251	100	7,735	N/A
16	*In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way.	Agree-disagree	48.3%	10.7%	37.7%	27.4%	16.4%	7.8%	24.3%	701	2,457	1,733	1,068	487	6,446	1,291
17	Employees in my work unit share job knowledge.	Agree-disagree	86.1%	39.9%	46.2%	8.1%	4.0%	1.9%	5.8%	3,150	3,530	583	302	135	7,700	43
18	*My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals.	Agree-disagree	84.3%	34.3%	50.0%	9.0%	4.7%	2.0%	6.7%	2,668	3,816	667	368	141	7,660	85
19	Employees in my work unit meet the needs of our customers.	Always-never	90.7%	38.1%	52.6%	8.5%	0.6%	0.2%	0.8%	2,777	3,879	613	43	13	7,325	362
20	Employees in my work unit contribute positively to my agency's performance.	Always-never	92.6%	52.8%	39.8%	6.4%	0.8%	0.2%	1.0%	3,948	2,939	460	58	13	7,418	210
21	Employees in my work unit produce high-quality work.	Always-never	91.0%	48.2%	42.7%	8.0%	0.9%	0.2%	1.1%	3,616	3,197	582	64	12	7,471	213
22	Employees in my work unit adapt to changing priorities.	Always-never	86.6%	45.1%	41.5%	11.3%	1.7%	0.4%	2.1%	3,376	3,077	815	119	31	7,418	254
23	New hires in my work unit (i.e. hired in the past year) have the right skills to do their jobs.	Agree-disagree	71.8%	24.3%	47.4%	20.0%	5.5%	2.7%	8.2%	1,631	3,137	1,252	349	169	6,538	1,202
24	I can influence decisions in my work unit.	Agree-disagree	73.1%	25.0%	48.2%	16.1%	7.5%	3.2%	10.7%	1,994	3,756	1,198	554	236	7,738	N/A
25	I know what my work unit’s goals are.	Agree-disagree	85.8%	33.8%	52.0%	8.9%	4.1%	1.3%	5.3%	2,634	4,001	682	312	98	7,727	N/A
26	My work unit commits resources to develop new ideas (e.g., budget, staff, time, expert support).	Agree-disagree	59.1%	17.2%	41.9%	21.5%	13.3%	6.1%	19.4%	1,315	3,132	1,561	985	432	7,425	305
27	My work unit successfully manages disruptions to our work.	Agree-disagree	75.1%	22.8%	52.3%	16.1%	6.1%	2.7%	8.9%	1,726	3,904	1,168	457	201	7,456	286
28	Employees in my work unit consistently look for new ways to improve how they do their work.	Agree-disagree	73.8%	25.2%	48.6%	18.2%	6.5%	1.5%	8.0%	1,895	3,586	1,308	474	111	7,374	303
29	Employees in my work unit incorporate new ideas into their work.	Agree-disagree	76.9%	25.6%	51.3%	16.0%	5.6%	1.5%	7.1%	1,915	3,782	1,139	408	107	7,351	268
30	Employees in my work unit approach change as an opportunity.	Agree-disagree	63.7%	19.7%	44.0%	25.5%	8.7%	2.1%	10.8%	1,451	3,220	1,826	628	153	7,278	337
31	Employees in my work unit consider customer needs a top priority.	Agree-disagree	80.5%	33.1%	47.4%	15.1%	3.3%	1.2%	4.4%	2,458	3,452	1,083	236	80	7,309	295
32	Employees in my work unit consistently look for ways to improve customer service.	Agree-disagree	69.9%	25.4%	44.5%	23.2%	5.5%	1.4%	6.9%	1,854	3,208	1,651	396	95	7,204	429
33	Employees in my work unit support my need to balance my work and personal responsibilities.	Agree-disagree	82.4%	38.1%	44.3%	11.7%	3.9%	2.1%	6.0%	2,928	3,290	832	285	157	7,492	124
34	Employees in my work unit are typically under too much pressure to meet work goals. (Note: This item is negatively worded, so percent positive scores include "Strongly Disagree" or "Disagree" responses and percent negative scores include "Strongly Agree" or "Agree" responses. Percent positive scores mean employees are typically not pressured to meet work goals.)	Agree-disagree, negatively worded	42.6%	9.4%	19.0%	29.1%	34.0%	8.5%	28.4%	709	1,382	2,097	2,494	626	7,308	355
35	Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services.	Agree-disagree	73.2%	21.3%	51.9%	14.9%	8.1%	3.8%	11.9%	1,638	3,906	1,067	594	265	7,470	185
36	Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job.	Agree-disagree	80.4%	37.2%	43.2%	11.2%	5.4%	3.0%	8.4%	2,792	3,167	800	399	217	7,375	281
37	My organization is successful at accomplishing its mission.	Agree-disagree	83.3%	28.4%	55.0%	10.9%	4.2%	1.5%	5.8%	2,132	4,144	801	311	112	7,500	152
38	I have a good understanding of my organization’s priorities.	Agree-disagree	81.7%	30.2%	51.5%	10.8%	5.9%	1.6%	7.5%	2,342	3,923	810	445	122	7,642	N/A
39	My organization effectively adapts to changing government priorities.	Agree-disagree	73.8%	21.8%	52.0%	17.3%	6.5%	2.5%	8.9%	1,629	3,893	1,256	475	178	7,431	221
40	My organization has prepared me for potential physical security threats.	Agree-disagree	65.5%	18.6%	46.9%	20.1%	11.2%	3.2%	14.4%	1,350	3,407	1,488	851	243	7,339	281
41	My organization has prepared me for potential cybersecurity threats.	Agree-disagree	89.2%	29.5%	59.6%	7.8%	2.3%	0.6%	3.0%	2,226	4,500	596	177	54	7,553	68
42	In my organization, arbitrary action, personal favoritism and/or political coercion are not tolerated.	Agree-disagree	59.3%	21.1%	38.2%	21.2%	11.4%	8.2%	19.5%	1,502	2,684	1,409	765	533	6893	728
43	*I recommend my organization as a good place to work.	Agree-disagree	77.4%	34.8%	42.6%	15.0%	5.1%	2.5%	7.7%	2,705	3,237	1,101	389	189	7,621	N/A
44	*I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work.	Agree-disagree	51.8%	16.0%	35.8%	26.3%	12.3%	9.6%	21.9%	1,166	2,557	1,841	860	646	7,070	555
45	My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society.	Agree-disagree	86.1%	48.0%	38.1%	10.1%	2.3%	1.5%	3.8%	3,504	2,709	684	152	109	7,158	439
46	Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.	Agree-disagree	84.8%	47.1%	37.8%	9.2%	3.6%	2.3%	6.0%	3,630	2,809	647	263	170	7,519	87
47	My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues.	Agree-disagree	90.9%	60.6%	30.3%	5.6%	2.2%	1.2%	3.4%	4,664	2,240	405	164	89	7,562	N/A
48	My supervisor listens to what I have to say.	Agree-disagree	88.0%	56.7%	31.3%	6.7%	3.2%	2.1%	5.3%	4,336	2,316	486	242	147	7,527	N/A
49	My supervisor treats me with respect.	Agree-disagree	90.4%	62.4%	28.0%	5.6%	2.3%	1.7%	3.9%	4,779	2,086	404	166	120	7,555	N/A
50	I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.	Agree-disagree	82.3%	54.6%	27.8%	10.2%	4.5%	3.0%	7.5%	4,163	2,086	724	332	213	7,518	N/A
51	My supervisor holds me accountable for achieving results.	Agree-disagree	91.9%	53.0%	38.9%	6.4%	1.2%	0.5%	1.7%	4,050	2,902	470	91	37	7,550	N/A
52	Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor?	Good-poor	84.9%	58.0%	26.9%	10.3%	2.9%	1.9%	4.8%	4,445	2,021	765	208	139	7,578	N/A
53	My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance.	Agree-disagree	76.0%	36.3%	39.7%	14.7%	6.7%	2.6%	9.3%	2,776	3,028	1,095	497	191	7,587	N/A
54	My supervisor provides me with performance feedback throughout the year.	Agree-disagree	79.5%	37.4%	42.1%	12.3%	5.9%	2.3%	8.3%	2,835	3,181	906	431	174	7,527	67
55	In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce.	Agree-disagree	57.0%	18.0%	38.9%	23.1%	12.2%	7.8%	20.0%	1,374	2,907	1,683	882	551	7,397	157
56	My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity.	Agree-disagree	70.0%	26.7%	43.2%	18.7%	5.8%	5.6%	11.4%	1,943	3,052	1,284	397	363	7,039	477
57	*Managers communicate the goals of the organization.	Agree-disagree	72.3%	22.8%	49.5%	16.0%	7.5%	4.2%	11.7%	1,732	3,685	1,153	560	300	7,430	76
58	Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources).	Agree-disagree	63.9%	20.7%	43.2%	19.4%	10.7%	6.0%	16.7%	1,552	3,160	1,381	782	420	7,295	189
59	Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor?	Good-poor	73.7%	36.0%	37.7%	16.5%	5.5%	4.3%	9.8%	2,644	2,753	1,183	389	308	7,277	279
60	I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders.	Agree-disagree	68.3%	26.9%	41.3%	19.2%	7.8%	4.7%	12.5%	2,065	3,081	1,413	572	335	7,466	66
61	Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs.	Agree-disagree	74.8%	29.2%	45.6%	16.0%	5.9%	3.3%	9.2%	2,160	3,207	1,106	414	231	7,118	370
62	Management encourages innovation.	Agree-disagree	64.1%	22.1%	42.0%	22.9%	8.7%	4.3%	13.1%	1,639	3,073	1,621	615	306	7,254	230
63	Management makes effective changes to address challenges facing our organization.	Agree-disagree	57.6%	18.8%	38.7%	24.4%	12.1%	5.9%	18.0%	1,384	2,815	1,730	867	421	7,217	290
64	Management involves employees in decisions that affect their work.	Agree-disagree	51.8%	16.5%	35.3%	24.2%	14.9%	9.1%	24.0%	1,219	2,589	1,709	1,071	650	7,238	283
65	*How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?	Satisfied-dissatisfied	58.9%	17.8%	41.1%	22.7%	13.9%	4.4%	18.4%	1,351	3,108	1,680	1,027	328	7,494	N/A
66	*How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization?	Satisfied-dissatisfied	63.6%	19.1%	44.5%	19.6%	12.6%	4.1%	16.7%	1,466	3,323	1,429	933	311	7,462	N/A
67	*How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?	Satisfied-dissatisfied	66.3%	22.6%	43.7%	19.4%	9.6%	4.7%	14.3%	1,718	3,311	1,423	700	334	7,486	N/A
68	*Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?	Satisfied-dissatisfied	76.5%	29.3%	47.2%	13.6%	7.0%	3.0%	10.0%	2,193	3,530	992	526	218	7,459	N/A
69	Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?	Satisfied-dissatisfied	67.5%	23.2%	44.3%	14.8%	12.1%	5.6%	17.8%	1,757	3,325	1,095	907	409	7,493	N/A
70	*Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?	Satisfied-dissatisfied	73.3%	24.8%	48.5%	15.4%	7.9%	3.4%	11.3%	1,872	3,653	1,140	576	247	7,488	N/A
71	My organization’s management practices promote diversity (e.g., outreach, recruitment, promotion opportunities).	Agree-disagree	75.4%	32.6%	42.8%	14.4%	6.4%	3.8%	10.1%	2,317	3,002	981	436	243	6,979	517
72	My supervisor demonstrates a commitment to workforce diversity (e.g., recruitment, promotion opportunities, development).	Agree-disagree	80.9%	40.9%	40.0%	13.4%	3.1%	2.6%	5.7%	2,903	2,767	902	209	164	6,945	551
73	I have similar access to advancement opportunities (e.g., promotion, career development, training) as others in my work unit.	Agree-disagree	70.7%	29.1%	41.6%	13.6%	8.8%	7.0%	15.7%	2,164	3,020	937	619	476	7,216	267
74	My supervisor provides opportunities fairly to all employees in my work unit (e.g., promotions, work assignments).	Agree-disagree	75.4%	34.3%	41.1%	14.1%	5.8%	4.6%	10.5%	2,453	2,875	923	406	311	6,968	495
75	In my work unit, excellent work is similarly recognized for all employees (e.g., awards, acknowledgements).	Agree-disagree	72.9%	32.2%	40.7%	14.7%	7.1%	5.3%	12.4%	2,261	2,807	959	480	344	6,851	632
76	Employees in my work unit treat me as a valued member of the team.	Agree-disagree	88.5%	45.0%	43.5%	7.7%	2.2%	1.7%	3.8%	3,420	3,200	536	160	120	7,436	47
77	Employees in my work unit make me feel I belong.	Agree-disagree	85.0%	43.3%	41.6%	10.0%	2.9%	2.1%	5.0%	3,289	3,053	716	209	154	7,421	55
78	Employees in my work unit care about me as a person.	Agree-disagree	83.5%	42.7%	40.8%	12.4%	2.1%	1.9%	4.1%	3,208	2,952	883	152	133	7,328	148
79	I am comfortable expressing opinions that are different from other employees in my work unit.	Agree-disagree	79.7%	32.4%	47.4%	10.8%	5.8%	3.7%	9.5%	2,425	3,490	763	423	259	7,360	80
80	In my work unit, people’s differences are respected.	Agree-disagree	81.8%	34.0%	47.8%	11.9%	3.7%	2.6%	6.3%	2,542	3,482	825	261	181	7,291	145
81	I can be successful in my organization being myself.	Agree-disagree	78.9%	34.4%	44.5%	12.2%	5.1%	3.8%	8.9%	2,599	3,292	857	366	267	7,381	56
82	I can easily make a request of my organization to meet my accessibility needs.	Agree-disagree	77.6%	32.9%	44.6%	14.7%	4.8%	2.9%	7.7%	1,325	1,743	547	191	108	3,914	3,534
83	My organization responds to my accessibility needs in a timely manner.	Agree-disagree	72.1%	31.1%	41.1%	19.8%	4.8%	3.2%	8.0%	1,123	1,439	669	170	108	3,509	3,930
84	My organization meets my accessibility needs.	Agree-disagree	75.3%	31.8%	43.5%	18.5%	3.9%	2.3%	6.3%	1,192	1,576	653	140	80	3,641	3,795
85	My job inspires me.	Agree-disagree	69.5%	26.2%	43.4%	18.8%	8.2%	3.4%	11.7%	1,954	3,229	1,396	606	256	7,441	N/A
86	The work I do gives me a sense of accomplishment.	Agree-disagree	80.0%	32.7%	47.3%	12.1%	5.4%	2.5%	7.9%	2,438	3,483	901	402	188	7,412	N/A
87	I feel a strong personal attachment to my organization.	Agree-disagree	70.4%	31.3%	39.1%	19.0%	7.0%	3.6%	10.6%	2,384	2,884	1,385	517	266	7,436	N/A
88	I identify with the mission of my organization.	Agree-disagree	89.9%	46.7%	43.2%	7.2%	1.7%	1.1%	2.9%	3,554	3,153	520	122	81	7,430	N/A
89	It is important to me that my work contribute to the common good.	Agree-disagree	96.3%	60.8%	35.5%	3.1%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	4,610	2,575	217	21	23	7,446	N/A

* AES prescribed items as of 2017 (5 CFR Part 250, Subpart C)

** Unweighted count of responses excluding "Do Not Know", "No Basis to Judge", "There have been no recent hires in my work unit", or "I do not have any accessibility needs."

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Q12 and Q34 are negatively worded, so percent positive scores include "Strongly Disagree" or "Disagree" responses and percent negative scores include "Strongly Agree" or "Agree" responses. Results for these items should be interpreted with caution as these items have been flagged for review for 2023.

For confidentiality purposes, a "—^c" indicates that there are fewer than 4 responses to Questions 82, 83, or 84 and results are therefore suppressed.

Source: Environmental Protection Agency AES Report, 2022 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

Results for Question 15: Performers Trend

15. In my work unit poor performers usually (select all that apply):

Response Option	2022 N	2022 %	2021 N	2021 %	2020 N	2020 %	2019 N	2019 %
Remain in the work unit and improve their performance over time	1,122	14.2%	837	17.5%	1,076	18.0%	980	15.7%
Remain in the work unit and continue to underperform	2,527	32.5%	1,865	39.7%	2,314	39.0%	3,165	50.7%
Leave the work unit - removed or transferred	551	6.8%	323	6.7%	447	7.7%	373	6.0%
Leave the work unit - quit	286	3.5%	85	1.7%	94	1.5%	87	1.4%
There are no poor performers in my work unit	2,193	28.7%	1,617	34.4%	2,009	33.7%	1,622	26.2%
Do Not Know	1,845	24.0%	1,945	—b	2,160	—b	1,836	—b
Total (percents will add to more than 100% because respondents could choose more than one response option)	7,735	N/A	6,672	100.0%	8,100	100.0%	8,063	100.0%

The rows above do not include results for any year when there were fewer than 4 completed surveys.

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

"—b" indicates that the "Do Not Know" responses are not included in percentage calculations.

Source: Environmental Protection Agency AES Report, 2022 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

Results for Core Trend Items

Item	Item Text	2019 Percent Positive	2020 Percent Positive	2021 Percent Positive	2022 Percent Positive	Difference 2022-2019	Difference 2022-2020	Difference 2022-2021	Sort for Largest Differences 2022-2019	Sort for Largest Differences 2022-2020	Sort for Largest Differences 2022-2021
1	*I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.	70%	74%	76%	77%	7%	3%	1%	21	14	8
2	I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things.	66%	73%	76%	75%	9%	2%	-1%	13	18	25
3	My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.	75%	78%	80%	80%	5%	2%	0%	29	16	12
4	I know what is expected of me on the job.	79%	84%	85%	84%	5%	0%	-1%	28	27	22
5	*My workload is reasonable.	52%	62%	60%	58%	6%	-4%	-2%	23	36	31
6	*My talents are used well in the workplace.	61%	68%	69%	69%	8%	1%	0%	18	22	19
7	*I know how my work relates to the agency's goals.	84%	87%	90%	90%	6%	3%	0%	25	15	18
8	*I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal.	63%	61%	71%	75%	12%	14%	4%	11	4	1
14	*The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.	84%	90%	90%	88%	4%	-2%	-2%	30	35	35
16	*In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way.	40%	59%	57%	48%	8%	-11%	-9%	17	40	40
18	*My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals.	83%	86%	84%	84%	1%	-2%	0%	34	33	14
19	Employees in my work unit meet the needs of our customers.	—a	91%	92%	91%	—a	0%	-1%	—a	28	27
20	Employees in my work unit contribute positively to my agency's performance.	—a	94%	93%	93%	—a	-1%	0%	—a	32	20
21	Employees in my work unit produce high-quality work.	—a	95%	92%	91%	—a	-4%	-1%	—a	37	24
22	Employees in my work unit adapt to changing priorities.	—a	93%	87%	87%	—a	-6%	0%	—a	38	21
35	Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services.	60%	74%	75%	73%	13%	-1%	-2%	9	31	34
36	Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job.	83%	76%	85%	80%	-3%	4%	-5%	36	13	39
37	My organization is successful at accomplishing its mission.	58%	62%	81%	83%	25%	21%	2%	2	1	3
43	*I recommend my organization as a good place to work.	65%	71%	79%	77%	12%	6%	-2%	10	9	33
44	*I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work.	37%	41%	49%	52%	15%	11%	3%	7	8	2
45	My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society.	76%	86%	85%	86%	10%	0%	1%	12	25	7
46	Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.	76%	84%	84%	85%	9%	1%	1%	15	20	6
47	My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues.	88%	91%	91%	91%	3%	0%	0%	33	29	15
48	My supervisor listens to what I have to say.	85%	88%	89%	88%	3%	0%	-1%	31	30	23
49	My supervisor treats me with respect.	87%	90%	91%	90%	3%	0%	-1%	32	24	26
50	I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.	76%	82%	82%	82%	6%	0%	0%	22	23	11
52	Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor?	80%	84%	85%	85%	5%	1%	0%	27	21	17
55	In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce.	34%	43%	58%	57%	23%	14%	-1%	4	5	29
56	My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity.	43%	49%	70%	70%	27%	21%	0%	1	2	13
57	*Managers communicate the goals of the organization.	63%	68%	74%	72%	9%	4%	-2%	14	11	32
58	Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources).	59%	63%	65%	64%	5%	1%	-1%	26	19	30
59	Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor?	66%	72%	73%	74%	8%	2%	1%	19	17	9
60	I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders.	44%	49%	67%	68%	24%	19%	1%	3	3	5
61	Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs.	58%	62%	75%	75%	17%	13%	0%	6	6	16
65	*How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?	53%	59%	63%	59%	6%	0%	-4%	24	26	38
66	*How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization?	50%	59%	65%	64%	14%	5%	-1%	8	10	28
67	*How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?	59%	68%	68%	66%	7%	-2%	-2%	20	34	36
68	*Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?	68%	72%	75%	76%	8%	4%	1%	16	12	4
69	Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?	69%	75%	71%	67%	-2%	-8%	-4%	35	39	37
70	*Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?	56%	62%	73%	73%	17%	11%	0%	5	7	10

* AES prescribed items as of 2017 (5 CFR Part 250, Subpart C)

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Only items 1-8, 14, 16, 18-22, 35-37, 43-50, 52, 55-61, 65-70 that carried over from the 2021 OPM FEVS are included on this tab.

Q19-Q22 were not included in the 2019 OPM FEVS.

Item text for Q37 has changed from "My agency" to "My organization" in the 2022 OPM FEVS.

A "—^a" indicates that there are no trending results available for the year.

The "Sort for Largest Differences" columns are based on the rounded differences shown in the Difference columns, then sorted by differences based on unrounded percentages (not shown), and then by item order.

Source: Environmental Protection Agency AES Report, 2022 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

Results for Question 90: Agency Pandemic Response, Physically Present

90. What percentage of your work time are you currently required to be physically present at your agency worksite (including headquarters, bureau, field offices, etc.)?

Response Option	2022 N	2022 %
100% of my work time	187	2.10%
At least 75% but less than 100%	469	6.40%
At least 50% but less than 75%	536	7.10%
At least 25% but less than 50%	1,199	16.20%
Less than 25%	3,494	46.30%
I am not currently required to be physically present at my agency worksite	1,608	21.90%
Total	7,454	100.00%

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Results for Questions 91 - 95: Telework/Remote Work Trends

Telework: a work flexibility arrangement under which an employee performs the duties and responsibilities of such employee's position, and other authorized activities, from an approved worksite other than the location from which the employee would otherwise work. In practice, telework is a work arrangement that allows employees to have regularly scheduled days on which they telework and regularly scheduled days when they work in their agency worksite.

Remote work: an arrangement in which an employee, under a written remote work agreement, is scheduled to perform their work at an alternative worksite and is not expected to perform work at an agency worksite on a regular and recurring basis. A remote worker’s official worksite may be within or outside the local commuting area of an agency worksite.

91. Please select the response that BEST describes your current remote work or teleworking schedule.

Response Option	2022 N	2022%	2021 N	2021%
I have an approved remote work agreement (I am not expected to perform work at an agency worksite)	972	13.2%	N/A	N/A
I telework 3 or more days per week	4,287	57.3%	N/A	N/A
I telework 1 or 2 days per week	1,769	24.1%	242	3.9%
I telework, but only about 1 or 2 days per month	106	1.4%	70	1.1%
I telework very infrequently, on an unscheduled or short-term basis	178	2.4%	99	1.6%
I do not telework because I have to be physically present on the job (e.g., law enforcement officers, TSA agent, border patrol agent, security personnel)	23	0.4%	29	0.5%
I do not telework because of technical issues (e.g., connectivity, inadequate equipment) that prevent me from teleworking	12	0.2%	4	0.1%
I do not telework because I did not receive approval to do so, even though I have the kind of job where I can telework	17	0.3%	4	0.1%
I do not telework because I choose not to telework	56	0.8%	26	0.4%
Total	7,420	100.0%	N/A	N/A

Only those who answered “I have an approved remote work agreement” to the previous question received Question 91a.

91a. What is your current remote work status?

Response Option	2022 N	2022%
I have an approved remote work agreement and live outside the local commuting area (more than 50 miles away)	207	20.8%
I have an approved remote work agreement and live within the local commuting area (less than 50 miles away)	752	79.2%
Total	959	100.0%

92. Did you have an approved remote work agreement before the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic?

Response Option	2022 N	2022%
Yes	1,931	26.9%
No	5,487	73.1%
Total	7,418	100.0%

93. Based on your work unit’s current telework or remote work options, are you considering leaving your organization, and if so, why?

Response Option	2022 N	2022%
No	6,160	82.7%
Yes, to retire	357	5.4%
Yes, to take another job within my Agency	170	2.4%
Yes, to take another job within the Federal Government	406	5.3%
Yes, to take another job outside the Federal Government	129	1.7%
Yes, other	188	2.5%
Total	7,410	100.0%

"Re-entry” is a term used to describe the transition from the work environment that has existed during the pandemic to the agency’s new work environment.

94. My agency’s re-entry arrangements are fair in accounting for employees’ diverse needs and situations.

Response Option	2022 N	2022%
Strongly Agree	1,952	27.1%
Agree	2,924	41.0%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	1,340	19.1%
Disagree	561	7.8%
Strongly Disagree	344	5.0%
Not Applicable	315	—b
Total	7,410	100.0%

95. Please select the response that BEST describes how employees in your work unit currently report to work:

Response Option	2022 N	2022%
All employees in my work unit are physically present on the worksite	142	2.1%
Some employees are physically present on the worksite and others telework or work remotely	6,754	89.9%
No employees in my work unit are physically present on the worksite, we all work remotely	321	4.9%
Other	216	3.1%
Total	7,433	100.0%

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

"—^a" indicates that there are no trending results available for the year.

"—^b" indicates that the "Not Applicable" responses are not included in percentage calculations.

"—^d" indicates that there were no responses to this item.

In 2022, the first two response options to Question 91 (Telework) changed from how it was provided in 2021. To facilitate trending, only results for the 2021 response options that were the same in 2022 are provided.

Questions 92-95 in the remote work/telework section are new for 2022. Therefore, trending is not possible for this year.

Results for Questions 96-99: Pandemic Response - Senior Leaders and Support

96. My organization's senior leaders support policies and procedures to protect employee health and safety.

Response Option	2022 N	2022 %	2021 N	2021 %	2020 N	2020 %
Strongly Agree	2,538	34.50%	2,895	45.30%	3,044	38.10%
Agree	3,282	45.30%	2,601	41.90%	2,749	35.50%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	818	11.40%	540	8.50%	922	12.10%
Disagree	397	5.50%	154	2.50%	614	7.80%
Strongly Disagree	243	3.40%	104	1.70%	507	6.50%
No Basis to Judge	152	—b	124	—b	86	—b
Total	7,430	100.00%	6,418	100.00%	7,922	100.00%

97. My organization's senior leaders provide effective communications about what to expect with the return to the physical worksite.

Response Option	2022 N	2022 %	2021 N	2021 %
Strongly Agree	2,384	32.40%	1,843	29.70%
Agree	3,371	46.40%	2,065	33.90%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	870	12.20%	1,116	18.20%
Disagree	439	5.90%	736	11.60%
Strongly Disagree	233	3.10%	415	6.60%
No Basis to Judge	42	—b	259	—b
Total	7,339	100.00%	6,434	100.00%

98. My supervisor shows concern for my health and safety.

Response Option	2022 N	2022 %	2021 N	2021 %	2020 N	2020 %
Strongly Agree	4,312	57.50%	4,053	62.80%	5,133	64.60%
Agree	2,535	34.90%	1,911	30.30%	2,171	27.90%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	342	4.80%	290	4.70%	392	5.10%
Disagree	115	1.60%	74	1.20%	105	1.40%
Strongly Disagree	87	1.20%	55	0.90%	78	1.10%
No Basis to Judge	43	—b	66	—b	56	—b
Total	7,434	100.00%	6,449	100.00%	7,935	100.00%

99. My supervisor creates an environment where I can voice my concerns about staying healthy and safe.

Response Option	2022 N	2022 %	2021 N	2021 %	2020 N	2020 %
Strongly Agree	4,078	54.80%	3,842	60.10%	4,947	62.70%
Agree	2,518	34.80%	1,851	29.40%	2,051	26.60%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	449	6.50%	415	6.80%	528	7.00%
Disagree	155	2.20%	124	2.00%	170	2.20%
Strongly Disagree	123	1.70%	105	1.70%	113	1.50%
No Basis to Judge	81	—b	102	—b	114	—b
Total	7,404	100.00%	6,439	100.00%	7,923	100.00%

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Note: Trending for Q96, Q98-99 are based on the "During the COVID-19 Pandemic" responses in 2020.

"—a" indicates that there are no trending results available for the year.

"—b" indicates that the "No Basis to Judge" responses are not included in percentage calculations.

Results: Demographics

Where do you work?

Response Option	%
Headquarters	41.30%
Field	42.50%
Full-time telework (e.g., home office, telecenter)	16.20%
Total	100.00%

What is your supervisory status?

Response Option	%
Senior Leader	2.30%
Manager	4.30%
Supervisor	9.70%
Team Leader	10.40%
Non-Supervisor	73.30%
Total	100.00%

What is your pay category/grade?

Response Option	%
Federal Wage System	0.00%
GS 1-6	0.50%
GS 7-12	23.00%
GS 13-15	73.60%
Senior Executive Service	2.10%
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST)	0.30%
Other	0.50%
Total	100.00%

What is your US military service status?

Response Option	%
No Prior Military Service	88.60%
Currently in National Guard or Reserves	0.70%
Retired	3.10%
Separated or Discharged	7.60%
Total	100.00%

Are you:

Response Option	%
The spouse of a current active duty service member of the U.S. Armed Forces	0.50%
The spouse of a service member who retired or separated from active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces with a disability rating of 100 percent	0.80%
The widow(er) of a service member killed while on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces	0.00%
None of the categories listed	98.70%
Total	100.00%

If the response to the previous question on if you are a military spouse was "None of the categories listed," this item was skipped.

Have you been hired under the Military Spouse Non-Competitive Hiring Authority?

Response Option	%
Yes	5.30%
No	94.70%
Total	100.00%

How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)?

Response Option	%
Less than 1 year	2.00%
1 to 3 years	14.20%
4 to 5 years	5.50%
6 to 10 years	10.90%
11 to 14 years	14.20%
15 to 20 years	14.00%
More than 20 years	39.30%
Total	100.00%

How long have you been with your current agency (for example, Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency)?

Response Option	%
Less than 1 year	2.80%
1 to 3 years	20.00%
4 to 5 years	5.30%
6 to 10 years	10.80%
11 to 14 years	14.20%
15 to 20 years	12.60%
More than 20 years	34.40%
Total	100.00%

Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year, and if so, why?

Response Option	%
No	74.30%
Yes, to retire	7.50%
Yes, to take another job within the Federal Government	11.30%
Yes, to take another job outside the Federal Government	3.20%
Yes, other	3.60%
Total	100.00%

I am planning to retire:

Response Option	%
Less than 1 year	3.70%
1 year	2.80%
2 years	5.80%
3 years	5.60%
4 years	3.70%
5 years	7.30%
More than 5 years	71.20%
Total	100.00%

Personal Demographics

Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?

Response Option	%
Yes	8.10%
No	91.90%
Total	100.00%

Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify.

Response Option	%
White	74.70%
Black or African American	13.40%
All other races	11.90%
Total	100.00%

What is your age group?

Response Option	%
29 years and under	7.20%
30-39 years old	20.80%
40-49 years old	24.30%
50-59 years old	30.20%
60 years or older	17.40%
Total	100.00%

What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed?

Response Option	%
Less than High School/ High School Diploma/ GED	0.90%
Certification/ Some College/ Associate's Degree	5.90%
Bachelor's Degree	30.60%
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelor's Degree)	62.70%
Total	100.00%

Are you an individual with a disability?

Response Option	%
Yes	13.40%
No	86.60%
Total	100.00%

Are you:

Response Option	%
Male	45.10%
Female	54.90%
Total	100.00%

Are you transgender?

Response Option	%
Yes	0.30%
No	99.70%
Total	100.00%

Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be?

Response Option	%
Straight, that is not gay or lesbian	90.20%
Gay or Lesbian	3.70%
Bisexual	3.10%
Something else	3.10%
Total	100.00%

Percentages for demographic questions are unweighted.

The "I use a different term" response option for the sexual orientation item was worded as "Something else" in 2021.

Note: For confidentiality purposes, a "—c" indicated that there are either fewer than 4 responses to a single personal demographic category or fewer than 4 responses in multiple personal demographic categories, and results are therefore suppressed.

A "—d" indicates that there were no responses to this item.

No suppression was applied to Employment Demographics.

Results for Agency Specific Questions

1. Managers in my office make effectively managing their people a priority.

Response Option	N	%
Strongly Agree	1,633	21.40%
Agree	3,197	43.10%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	1,505	21.10%
Disagree	743	10.40%
Strongly Disagree	295	4.00%
Total	7,373	100.00%

2. My office’s top-level management team is aware of the challenges that can affect my work.

Response Option	N	%
Strongly Agree	1,252	16.80%
Agree	2,917	39.60%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	1,684	23.60%
Disagree	1,061	14.50%
Strongly Disagree	408	5.60%
Total	7,322	100.00%

3. In my organization, employee feedback is incorporated into supervisors' annual performance reviews.

Response Option	N	%
Strongly Agree	922	12.30%
Agree	1,816	24.60%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	2,808	38.80%
Disagree	1,093	14.90%
Strongly Disagree	697	9.50%
Total	7,336	100.00%

4. Senior leaders in my organization actively work to eliminate barriers to productivity that I face in my daily job.

Response Option	N	%
Strongly Agree	854	11.40%
Agree	2,318	31.10%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	2,452	34.10%
Disagree	1,175	15.80%
Strongly Disagree	543	7.60%
Total	7,342	100.00%

5. In our work culture, people feel free to raise dissenting opinions without it having a negative impact on their careers.

Response Option	N	%
Strongly Agree	1,226	16.00%
Agree	3,014	40.40%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	1,829	25.40%
Disagree	834	11.40%
Strongly Disagree	483	6.80%
Total	7,386	100.00%

6. My office’s processes have a negative impact on my work output.

Response Option	N	%
Strongly Agree	674	9.10%
Agree	1,413	19.20%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	1,960	27.00%
Disagree	2,555	34.70%
Strongly Disagree	737	10.00%
Total	7,339	100.00%

7. I have access to the technology I need to do my job effectively.

Response Option	N	%
Strongly Agree	1,864	25.10%
Agree	3,931	53.20%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	830	11.50%
Disagree	578	7.60%
Strongly Disagree	187	2.60%
Total	7,390	100.00%

8. My supervisor supports my career planning and advancement.

Response Option	N	%
Strongly Agree	2,754	36.00%
Agree	3,030	41.10%
Neither Agree nor Disagree	1,146	16.40%
Disagree	265	3.70%
Strongly Disagree	194	2.80%
Total	7,389	100.00%

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.