Pros
Meaningful work that directly impacts the community and public health initiatives
Opportunity to collaborate with multiple departments and leadership levels
Job stability and structured environment typical of government roles
Cons
Management can be inconsistent, with limited structure, communication, and support
Lack of clear processes and standard operating procedures, making training and daily tasks more difficult than necessary
Heavy reliance on long-tenured employees without proper knowledge transfer
Limited growth opportunities and unclear career progression paths
Workload distribution can feel unbalanced at times, leading to inefficiencies