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    State of Arizona Reviews

    Updated September 18, 2017
    226 reviews

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    State of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey
    Doug Ducey
    6 Ratings

    226 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • Contract company (KForce) provides a good benefits package and rate (in 26 reviews)

    • Great benefits, great pay, great time off (in 21 reviews)

    Cons

    • Low pay; not much room for promotion within department; job security tied to administration which can change every 4 years (in 13 reviews)

    • 11% mandatory retirement contribution, no raises, no annual cost of living allowances (in 10 reviews)

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    1. "Human Services Specialist"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at State of Arizona full-time

      Pros

      Rewarding work and good benefits.

      Cons

      Required to work weekends and holidays.

    2. "12 month lock in review"

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      Current Employee - Program and Projects Specialist in Phoenix, AZ
      Current Employee - Program and Projects Specialist in Phoenix, AZ
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at State of Arizona full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The best reason for working at the State of Arizona is the benefits package.

      Cons

      Raises are few and far between. The only way to get a raise is to change positions.

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    3. Helpful (1)

      "DCS Specialist"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at State of Arizona full-time

      Pros

      You make your own schedule.

      Cons

      High case loads and building politics

      Advice to Management

      Restructure

    4. "PSE 2"

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      Former Employee - PSE II in Mesa, AZ
      Former Employee - PSE II in Mesa, AZ
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at State of Arizona full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Worked with caring people who worked hard to provide great customer service to the people they serve.

      Cons

      No schedule flexibility. A high level of responsibility for mediocre pay.

      Advice to Management

      N/A

    5. "Good Place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Phoenix, AZ
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Phoenix, AZ
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at State of Arizona (More than a year)

      Pros

      ADOA is a great agency to work in! Good for work Life Balance and leadership provides empowerment for employees to do their job for the tax payer.

      Cons

      1. Salary is below average in comparison to private sector.
      2. HR or management does not explain thoroughly pension plan requirements, huge burden to pay every month. Which already makes a low paying job even worse.

    6. "Fulfilling DOC Job"

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      Former Employee - Tutor in Goodyear, AZ
      Former Employee - Tutor in Goodyear, AZ
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at State of Arizona part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      If you end up in prison and gave high Functional Literacy Scores, this is a job I'd recommend. To be able to assist your fellow inmates is very gratifying.

      Cons

      Being in prison
      Being locked up

    7. "Great Job with Benefits"

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      Current Employee - Executive Director in Phoenix, AZ
      Current Employee - Executive Director in Phoenix, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at State of Arizona full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      The people are caring and forward-thinking, the health and insurance benefits are awesome, there are excellent promotional opportunities, and a wide range of positions.

      Cons

      Hiring process can be lengthy and impersonal. I cannot really think of anything not great about working for this employer.

      Advice to Management

      Update your resume on a regular basis and ensure your references are solid and current. Select the positions to which you apply carefully so that you are not underselling your abilities.

    8. "Review"

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      Current Employee - Business Analyst in Phoenix, AZ
      Current Employee - Business Analyst in Phoenix, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at State of Arizona full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      room for advancement and benefits

      Cons

      I wish we had bonuses

      Advice to Management

      Bonuses

    9. "Child Support Officer"

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      Current Employee - Child Support Officr in Phoenix, AZ
      Current Employee - Child Support Officr in Phoenix, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at State of Arizona full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      flexibility, abundance of opportunities for learning, excellent medical benefits

      Cons

      high retirement deduction, understaffed, politics, pay is not high for the job duties

    10. "It's Awesome!"

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      Current Employee - Counselor in Tucson, AZ
      Current Employee - Counselor in Tucson, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at State of Arizona full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Amazing people to work with, job fulfillment, flexible schedule. Benefits are incredible.

      Cons

      It's a long hiring process, so if you are hoping to start work soon, it's not going to happen for a couple months.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work.

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