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Found 379 of over 406 reviews
76% Recommend to a Friend
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Found 379 of over 406 reviews
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- "People are friendly and treat one another far better than in the Federal government" (in 25 reviews)
- "Training for Microsoft software is good (because they have an outside vendor teaching the classes)." (in 10 reviews)
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- "Subject to the whim of some managers who are far removed from working in the field." (in 5 reviews)
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- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
benefits are amazing, good atmosphere, job security.
Cons
a long commute, no raises,
- Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Avoid the Crime Analysis Unit for the Near Future
Nov 17, 2022 - Crime Analyst in Fairfax, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Healthcare. Used to have more pros when I started, but by the end the County crushed everything I loved about it.
Cons
No chance for growth. Wouldn’t mind the lack of growth opportunities if at least there was a salary raise every year, but Fairfax does not promise any pay increases or even a COLA. Fairfax is somewhat flexible with your schedule, however the current person in charge of the analysts, does not believe in telework or agree with the county’s 60% telework policy.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
school aged child care
Feb 1, 2023 - Head Teacher in Fairfax, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
fun to work with kids and do projects, laid back environment
Cons
- you can get stuck with horrible supervisors - horrible schedule (split-shift)
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Fairfax county government
Jan 14, 2023 - Chief of Staff in Fairfax, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
There is reliable market rate adjustments
Cons
The chairman is an evil tyrant
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Opportunities, Training, People were great
Cons
Tough to meet performance targets within 1st year
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Amount of knowledge and hands on experience significantly higher than peers
Cons
Few promotion opportunities unless you transfer agencies
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Training opportunities, professionalism, friendly environment, large employer, promotional opportunities.
Cons
Excessive burocracy New positions are created for specific people. Process is not always competitive.
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
I like this place fine
Cons
This place is pretty good
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Fairfax County has ranked 2nd among America's top ten in the 2022 Digital Counties Survey by The Center for Digital Government in partnership with National Association of Counties (NACo). The survey identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties.
Cons
Accelerate the adoption of cloud native technologies, namely Kubernetes.
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
None at this time. Adds experience to resume for next job
Cons
None At this time. Lack of communication with upper level management produces a chaotic environment
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Fairfax County Virginia has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 406 reviews left anonymously by employees. 76% of employees would recommend working at Fairfax County Virginia to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
76% of Fairfax County Virginia employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Fairfax County Virginia 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Fairfax County Virginia to be coworkers, career development, benefits and the cons to be senior leadership, culture, management.
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