A decent job without merit based raises or recognition - Environmental Planner Caltrans Employee Review

3.0
10 Jun 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I enjoy the benefits, opportunity for training, all the holidays we are given off as well as the ease of transferring your location though out the state. Very stable job even in times of economic hardship.

Cons

I hate the bureaucracy when working for a state agency, sometimes I feel like just another number rather than an employee. Promotions are near existent.

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5.0
19 Jun 2026
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Pros

You'll learn a lot, good place to start as an ITA..

Cons

The pay for state might not be that great.

3.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stable, chances for advancement (dependent on location), more time off the longer you stick around

Cons

Heavy red tape, Analysts may be tasked with supporting way too many needy employees from their own and other units, low morale as a result.

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