Caltrans needs reform - Associate Environmental Planner Caltrans Employee Review

2.0
Feb 1, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Online training friendliness experience IT staff

Cons

During the panel interview, senior planners said the assignment involved maintenance only. Job offer arrived 7-mo. after the interview and involved a capital improvement ending in lawsuit. I was assigned to a supervisor with <6.mo. at supervising who said not to ask questions. She didn't invite me to group meetings either and said I missed a deadline, but IT said she didn't give permissions so I could use their database. Professional planning ethics aren't supported neither were pursuing AICPA designation.

Explore other reviews about Caltrans

5.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

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

Cons

The pay for state might not be that great.

4.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

* most executives and office chief leaderships are supportive and easy to talk to. * great diversity in the workplace, with many people from varying background being represented and promoted. * great work-life balance if you're a specialist.

Cons

* some senior branch chiefs end up working on weekends. * not specific to department, but state workers keep getting their raises cut.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All