Pros
The Los Angeles Region of the Census Bureau's ongoing surveys can be real rewarding work. You work with a diverse group of people, contribute meaningful data, and the GS pay scale is competitive with the private sector. Get to travel a good deal and luckily since it is part of the Federal Bureaucracy, there is a pretty clear line between work and life wherein you're never expected or asked to blend the two.
Cons
The Decennial Census leads to a lot of changes in staffing to meet the new needs, and as such, many people are working in roles they are not accustomed to in order to meeting the shifting needs. Upper management leaves much to be desired in how they treat their employees. Sometimes in the accelerated timelines, they fail to empower their people. It makes those of us hired for our intellect and energy feel underappreciated.