Pros
Most directors and managers are family-friendly and laid back. Dress is casual. Pay is actually not that bad compared to other state agencies. The leadership team is pretty cool, smart, and dedicated. Many have been with the agency a very long time (10+ years), which can be a pro or con.
Cons
Budgetary pressures may mean layoffs, so 2013 will be a tough year. It's also hard to get promoted due to favortism and lack of positions. The agency is small, which can be a pro because you get to know your co-workers. On the downside, you have the first 2-4 weeks to show that you can fit in. If you're in the "in" crowd and they like you, you'll get promoted quickly and have opportunities. If not, you most likely won't get fired unless you really upset people and don't fit in, but you're relegated to being invisible. There's a lot of happy hours, lunches and hanging out that means management mingles with staff, so if you aren't invited, you're not on the in crowd. Doesn't mean you won't get promoted, but you need to work EXTRA hard to get promoted and be the only logical choice. There's no orientation, so the "school of hard knocks" is the way you figure things out. Most executives don't really like to manage day-to-day decisions, so you're on your own. It's better than a micro-manager. BTW, if you aren't asked to apply for a job, don't bother. Most internal postings are already set for someone.