DOI Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) is an annual tool for employees to share their perceptions about their work experiences, their agency, and leadership. Employee feedback is voluntary, confidential, and anonymous.

FY 2024 FEVS at a Glance:

The 2024 FEVS was administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on behalf of the Department of the Interior (DOI).  The survey was open from May 20, 2024, through July 5, 2024, to a full census of the DOI workforce, rather than a sample population.   This year, the survey items remained consistent with the 2023 FEVS, however, several new demographic items were introduced.  These included two military spouse questions and response options, as well as on personal demographic question about gender that detailed updated response options.

  • 60,393 DOI employees received the survey. 
  • 36,374 employees responded. 
  • 60% DOI response rate compared to 41% governmentwide. 
  • Four of the five indices increased, and one remained consistent from 2023. 

The Department’s Employee Engagement Index (EEI) score is 73% - an increase of 1% from 2023 and 3% from 2022.  The EEI measures the extent to which an agency created an environment conducive to high employee satisfaction with their job and commitment to the organization and mission. 

The Department’s Global Satisfaction Index (GSI) score increased by 1% from last year with 66% positive response.  The GSI measures employees’ satisfaction with their job, pay, and the organization. 

The Department’s Performance Confidence Index (PCI) score is 85% and remained consistent with the 2023 positive response rate.  The PCI measures employees’ belief that their work unit improved in processes, product, services, outcome, and organizational achievements. 

The Department’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) score trended up 1% from the 2023 rating of 72% to 73% in 2024.  The DEIA measures employees’ belief that their organization is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. 

The Department’s Employee Experience Index is 78% and increased by 1% from 2023.  Employee Experience is comprised of five questions that represent the employee’s lived experience and journey with the organization – how they feel about their job, their attachment to the organization and the mission, and how they understand their work to contribute to the mission. 

Your Feedback is Our Future!

Feedback from the FEVS continues to inform opportunities for positive change and enhance the employee experience.  The Department is focused on the below three priority areas and focused efforts to achieve associated goals and outcomes.

  1. Priority 1 – Enhance leadership engagement and improve the Employee Engagement Leaders Lead sub-factor.
  2. Priority 2 – Improve recognition and retention strategies and retain top talent.
  3. Priority 3 – Act on the FEVS results.

Based on survey feedback, the Department focused effort to work on many initiatives and programs to achieve goals under each priority area.  A few are highlighted below and the Department will continue to leverage the FEVS to ensure DOI remains a top place to work in the Federal Government.

  • Revised the awards and recognition program.
  • Launched a six-month Reasonable Accommodation campaign.
  • Delivered a departmentwide Town Hall, hearing from leaders from across the department on actions and improvements made as a result of the FEVS.

For DOI employees connected on the network, visit the DOI Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey  website for more information about our FY 2024 results. 

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