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    State of Arizona Reviews

    Updated October 16, 2018
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    State of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey
    Doug Ducey
    24 Ratings

    263 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • "Good Benefits and work life balance" (in 30 reviews)

    • "Good starting pay; great benefits; easy hours" (in 27 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Low pay moving forward and limited mobility" (in 17 reviews)

    • "low salary with no raises or bonuses" (in 12 reviews)

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    1. "Great experience"

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      Former Employee - Program Service Evaluator in Tucson, AZ
      Former Employee - Program Service Evaluator in Tucson, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at State of Arizona full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      One of the most stable jobs, one of the most easiest jobs I have ever had

      Cons

      Unintelligent coworkers, recent change to training format but once you get through it's an easy job

      Advice to Management

      People who complain about this job have no sense of appreciation it are not smart enough to fo the job. Even though this is one of the easiest jobs I ever had

    2. "I COULD DO BETTER"

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      Current Employee - Auditor in Phoenix, AZ
      Current Employee - Auditor in Phoenix, AZ
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at State of Arizona full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Stability in a world where jobs come and go. Decent health insurance that doesn't cost me an arm and a leg.

      Cons

      Mandatory state retirement contributions. (this should be optional). Low pay compared to private sector jobs that are essentially the same. No raises or bonuses. Clique environment. Poor training.

      Advice to Management

      Enough with the micromanagement. Your employees are educated adults working in professional positions. Treat them accordingly. Disband the "popular kids" clique. It's bad for morale and makes people look for jobs elsewhere.

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    3. "Pse"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Phoenix, AZ
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Phoenix, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at State of Arizona full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Excellent benefits.room for growth and opportunities

      Cons

      None. Great job and job security

    4. "Guard"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at State of Arizona full-time

      Pros

      Good place for benefits like dental

      Cons

      Depressing environment to be in Daily

    5. "I loved my job"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at State of Arizona full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      The people you work with. Pay; no experience no degree-its good pay. Opportunity to move up or around within the State. You learn a lot about what is really going on beside what people see.

      Cons

      The people you work with. Sexual harassment. Micro-management.

      Advice to Management

      Stop pushing good employee out. Stop micro managing god workers. Stop making your employees feel that if they died today they would be replaced tomorrow.

    6. "Great benefits"

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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

      Greater benefits and pension plan

      Cons

      Lower pay than the private sector

    7. "Good"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at State of Arizona full-time

      Pros

      People, meaningful, learning, some flexibility

      Cons

      Red tape, constant change, etc

    8. "DCS case manager"

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      Current Employee - DCS Case Manager in Phoenix, AZ
      Current Employee - DCS Case Manager in Phoenix, AZ
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Got a stipend for masters degree, good health benefits however they keep increasing, attempts to accommodate documentation needs (cell phone, laptop, tablet).

      Cons

      Unrealistic expectations, never received a raise in 8 years, use public shame for encouragement, management wants everything the same (um.. we work with people and kids, not predictable results), documentation and responsibilities are beyond reasonable for the workload, no communication or suggestions allowed from case managers to upper management (they say they welcome suggestions but watch your back), and its just a matter of time until another email comes out about more restrictions or higher expectations. Dont work here unless you really need the benefits.

      Advice to Management

      Love my manager and the manager above her. Anything higher- forget about it. Ill keep my mouth shut until i get a new job..

    9. "Social worker"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Helping families that need intervention

      Cons

      Constant changes in policy and huge turn over

      Advice to Management

      Ask the field workers what would encourage them to stay. Most of the time it's the same answer from everyone.

    10. "Great agency working toward improving the lives of the Arizona vulnerable population"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at State of Arizona full-time

      Pros

      The passion each employee has for the work that is done is wonderful! We truly are trying to provide services to each Arizonian in need.

      Cons

      Turnover is high and pay could be better

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