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County of Riverside reviews

3.2

57% would recommend to a friend

(409 total reviews)

Jeffrey Van Wagenen

56% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

County of Riverside has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 409 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The County of Riverside employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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409 reviews
5.0
Mar 27, 2018

Department Review

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The department I work for is a very considered and understand, fair is the word. We have staff meeting every month, and in those meeting, every subject is brought up. I appreciate that we are all considered important there.

Cons

There's no opening at the moment to apply full time.

3.0
Mar 24, 2018

Advancement Potential Low

Anonymous employee
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Pros

This is a good place to work if you are not ambitious. Pension and retirement benefits are probably the biggest plus, but you have to stick it out long enough to be eligible. 9/80 and (in some departments) 4/10 work schedules are available.

Cons

Unless you're part of the "in crowd," it is difficult to get noticed and to advance. Job titles do not clearly communicate job duties and the county makes use of many "unofficial" supervisors who have direct reports, but lack the title, authority, or salary of a supervisor. This makes it difficult to have your skills, competencies, and experience recognized if you wish to compete for roles both within the organization and in the private sector.

2.0
Feb 23, 2018
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Pros

Work hours are flexible. Pension benefits.

Cons

As most of the reviews have mentioned, this is a "who do you know" not "what you know" work environment. There is a lot of dead weight in the work force that supervisors and managers do not want to take the time to address. That leaves all the work going to just a few hardworking employees in most teams. The others know they will receive the same pay as the hardworking ones and no one will bother them. It is shameful considering all employees are "public servants". That concept is not understood by even the high level management. The citizens of Riverside County should ask for more grand jury investigations in all areas of the County considering it is their money being spent. Experienced, knowledgeable and hard working employees are passed up for advancement because they are not friends or not the same religion as the hiring Manager. I've seen it all so nothing surprises me anymore.

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