Caltrans is a fine place to have a career. - Associate Right of Way Agent Caltrans Employee Review

5.0
Oct 3, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

It allowed me to raise a family in a beautiful area of California (redwoods, coast, mountains) with a decent salary and benefits. My work with the public and co-workers is satisfying for the most part. I am just a short way from retirement.

Cons

Some of the middle-management are not so competent. In the last ten years a lot of the environmental regulating agencies and new laws involving eminent domain are making work a lot more difficult and less satisfying. A lot of it is a horrid waste of time and public money.

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 5, 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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