State of Arizona Employee Reviews

I was always going to work with a smile and wanting to help customer as much as I could, went out many ways to help them but sometimes was impossible due to statues and government laws. Must always follow law at all times.

Pros

employees made it nice

Cons

Need it to change management

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Toxic Work Environment

Eligibility Interviewer (Former Employee) - Tucson, AZ - November 16, 2023

Run as fast as you can!! The environment is toxic and horribly micromanaged! The training is long and does not begin to prepare you for the actual job. Management is not nice nor helpful.

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Child Safety Specialist (Douglas, AZ)

A very gratifying job .

Client Liaison Worker (Current Employee) - Phoenix, AZ - November 14, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Stability, benefits, and ability to promote.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?None, great place to work! Great people and ability to move around.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Flexibility and friendly people.What is a typical day like for you at the company?7:30. - 4:30 Monday thru Friday.

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Good place to work

Acct (Current Employee) - Phoenix, AZ - November 13, 2023

Pay could be better but that seems to be the normal for government paying jobs in yhe state of arizona. Employees should be given pay increases annually to compensate for inflation .

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Don't apply

Supervisor (Former Employee) - Lakeside, AZ - November 13, 2023

All about numbers. They don't care about your home life. HR will lie and take no responsibility. Same with upper management. Pay is not equal for the amount of responsibility and knowledge they expect you to have.

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State of Arizona insights

Based on 571 survey responses

What people like

Ability to meet personal goals
Clear sense of purpose
Ability to learn new things

Areas for improvement

Fair pay for job

Reliable job with good benefits

Eligibility Worker III (Former Employee) - 8800 N 22nd ave Phoenix AZ - November 9, 2023

It is a stable job and there is room for growth within the department or you may always switch departments as well. The only downside is there is rarely any raises or bonuses given out to employees but there is a lot of room to promote which is great! The benefits are what made me stick with the State of Arizona for 8 years but eventually I became burnt out and decided to pursue a different career path.

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No accountability

Supervisor (Former Employee) - Phoenix, AZ - November 7, 2023

Unproductive staff get a slap on the wrist from HR and there are many complacent staff with bad attitudes. It takes a major act to get suspended or fired from the job. Often HR moves unproductive staff around. Some supervisors are bullies and know less about the job than their staff. Good staff often get rewarded with more work and many leave due to burnout. Pros include excellent training and benefits, working with some amazing colleagues, and the opportunity to make a difference.

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Traditional office "politics" new comers take heed.

Lead Kitchen Cook (Former Employee) - Tucson, AZ - November 5, 2023

The hardest part of the job was the hierarchy & lack of advance or inclusion for new diverse individual with merit to offer, the workplace itself was, & is based upon extinct tradition & connection- the World itself is in a stage of change & evolution at a whole, while this organization, workplace & environment not only lacks in a mission toward that evolution & growth, but has long term loyal employees that are being neglected through that lack of change, & feel more trapped in a necessary obligation rather than acknowledged for their progress & dedication

Pros

Job Security

Cons

No gainful advance or recognition

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Customer service

Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) - Phoenix, AZ - November 2, 2023

Answered calls and schedule appointments for customers to come into the office for any motor vehicle help. Learned how the MVD works a little more.You’re on phones all day so sometimes it’s hard to talk bc my voice would sound horsed. I loved being able to help others.

Pros

Coworkers were nice, get your own cubicle

Cons

No benefits were offered

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Job security/nice place to work

Eligibility Worker II (Current Employee) - Peoria, AZ - November 1, 2023

I worked as an eligibility worker and it was nice I was with the state for 5yrs and my time there was amazing. Cool managers and job security it’s hard to get fired there.

Pros

Job security

Cons

Micromanage

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Good Benefits,

Revenue Officer (Former Employee) - Phoenix, AZ - October 25, 2023

State of Arizona offers a good benefits package to their employees. Pay is less than the private sector and state should do a compensation study to make their pay more competitive with the private sector.

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Good job

Mailroom Supervisor (Current Employee) - Phoenix, AZ - October 23, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Benefits stability and the compensation package What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Hv no stress it’s a good work environment What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Steady and professional it’s an excellent employer What is a typical day like for you at the company?Fast paced busy productive pleasant atmosphere goes by quickly

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Great place to work and learn new skills

DCS Specialist (Current Employee) - Peoria, AZ - October 20, 2023

It was a okay job very rewarding. It is hard work and you have to have the heart for it but I loved it and everyone was willing to help when needed. I would say if you don’t mind the challenge then this is the place for you

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rewarding and interesting

Financial Analyst (Current Employee) - Phoenix, AZ - October 6, 2023

I’ve worked for the State for 13 years and have always enjoyed my work. I’ve worked for several agencies and found most of my coworkers and supervisors to be good, trustworthy people. Pay leaves something to be desired, but the trade-offs are often worth it.

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It has its pros and cons

Benefits Eligibility Specialist (Former Employee) - Coolidge, AZ - September 22, 2023

Good benefits and okay pay, but management can be a hit or miss. Sometimes there is way too micromanagement or you can't get through to management in times needed the most.

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Overall job

Human Services Specialist (Former Employee) - Peoria, AZ - September 21, 2023

Awesome place to work. Great benefits. Flexible schedule. Beautiful people. People clients. Also, you have the opportunity to be promoted to different positions.

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Great place to work

Prior Authorization Nurse (Current Employee) - Remote - September 13, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Great place to work good benefits and several Holidays What is the most stressful part about working at the company?No stress at this job managers are very helpful and work well together as team playersWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Busy and steady but rewarding

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Professional and supportive environment with high volume of work with attention to detail required

Disability Evaluator (Former Employee) - Tucson, AZ - September 7, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Professional atmosphere, flexible work schedules, interesting workWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?High volume with extreme attention to detail requiredWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Supportive and professional from management. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Requesting and reviewing medical records

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Worked from home

PSE (Former Employee) - Cottonwood, AZ - August 28, 2023

I enjoyed working there for 9 years. However, upper management does micro manage. Working remotely from home was offered during Covid. Unsure if it is still available.

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Long-term employees are complacent. Typical government attitude.

Storekeeper (Current Employee) - Phoenix, AZ - August 21, 2023

Management & HR are terrible. They just look out for themselves and are just trying to get by until retirement. Opportunity for advancement is poor unless you know someone and pay is low.

Pros

Set schedule.

Cons

Management.

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Think twice and ask to interview a coworker before accepting an offer.

Whipping boy (Former Employee) - Phoenix, AZ - August 4, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Think twice about working at State. Wages are low and benefit are shrinking. What is worse, Arizona Management System. Too much emphasis is placed on statistics and producing quality and quantity widgets. Lacks interest in servicing the public’s needs. Over emphasis. If you don’t meet these lofty goals, then they revoke your right to work from home. Disciplining is without hesitation or warning and very progressive. Additionally, supervision is hypercritical, vindictive, and openly retaliatory if you say anything criticizing any policy or procedures or if you call in sick. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Trying to meet monthly goals of productivity with perfection.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Horrible moral. No team building, management discourages socialization between associates unless management is present.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Miserable. Produce, produce, produce.

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