State of Florida Employee Reviews for Anonymous Employee

"I have worked with FDACS for over 6 years, and while the work has been rewarding, very little gets acknowledged. My supervisor is fantastic but upper-division tends to bark orders with little to no guidance and no direction. Constantly repeat steps because no one in upper management listens."

"I have spent the last 30 years in some way shape or form in construction, the only reason I left was when the bubble burst in 2008, its has been my goal to get re-involved in the business for sometime now. During my years I have framed and built over six house throughout the state for various contractors. I successfully passed all parts of the State Contractors exam back in 2002 on my first attempt. The only reason I went into Corrections was to provide for my family because the construction industry has not hit Lake City. I am looking for a change back to what I love to do and the is build."

"I wanted to seek justice. This was the right place for a while."

"Great work life balance. The Department has taken great strides to promote innovation and opportunities for staff. Salaries are not competitive but the trade off is job security, work life balance, and rewarding work."

"FDEP is a very valuable agency in the state of Florida. Run by a Secretary that is appointed by the Governor, it is subject to having priorities change every time the secretary changes so can really make working there a challenge especially when the priorities of the agency takes a sudden turn and you don't agree with the principals leading to the turn. Because it is an executive agency, there is politics in rules, travel, workshops and decisions so that can be frustrating.With that said, it is a very good agency to work for. It is well funded and provides a critical service for the citizens of the state."

"I enjoy the work but the office is working way too hard at this point and things are falling through the cracks."

"Workplace environment appallingly depressing due to oppressive upper management. Need 20-30 years investment in job for potential to advance, or political connections."

"I worked 2.5 years and the team heavily depended on mainframe computer using outdated technology. After SQL server was introduced, many new programs were developed even with inadequate funding."

"My time working there was positive and productive; I have nothing negative to say."