Ramsey County Reviews

Ramsey County is the most abusive environment in which it has been my misfortune to work. The commissioners swan about making over $85,000 a year for what is essentially a part-time job but are clueless about what is going on with the rank and file. It is an extremely hierarchical institution in which change occurs at a sloth's pace. Department directors only provide the commissioners with enough information about projects to stroke their egos and to make themselves look good. Individuals are promoted to positions for which they are not qualified based solely it being "his or her time". There is at least one director in a very public position for which he is not qualified and is the laughing stock of peers in other agencies. Policies abound, including one which is supposed to encourage a respectful work environment. It looks good on paper but in practice it is completely ignored. Complaints about employee abuse and victimization fall on deaf ears. While there is a policy regarding diversity, there seems to be little awareness that this means more than hiring people of color - I'm caucasian and even I can see glaring omissions. I could go on . . . .

Unless you're a management pet be prepared to be disrespected and abused. IS is very much a top-down department and the number of times bad management behavior has been brought to her attention without action, it must be condoned if not outright encouraged. Lot's of unhappy employees past and present.