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US Bureau of Land Management Reviews
Updated Jun 1, 2023
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Found 212 of over 263 reviews
58% Recommend to a Friend
72% Approve of CEO
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- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Great company
Jan 29, 2023 - Forestry Technician (Firefighter) in Cedarville, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Great company with great people and benefits
Cons
Application process is too long
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
There are better agenies out there...apply to them
Jun 1, 2023 - Anonymous EmployeeRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
- Consistent workload - Training opportunities
Cons
- Few opportunities for advancement - Overall toxic workplace - Inadequate Human Resource Staff (both in volume and performance) - Some of the worst supervisors I have encountered. (Multiple "investigations", harassment, etc.)
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Rebuilding Year (s)
May 23, 2023 - Division Chief in Washington, DCRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
The mission, the field staff are dedicated to the mission. The science folks are top notch and worth working with.
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Vacancy rate is the highest I have ever seen in the government. In my time there it never got better after repeated requests and pleas. It's not something current leaders seem to be able to fix.
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Stepping Stone
May 23, 2023 - Public Affairs Specialist in Phoenix, AZRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Great professional environment for young employees to learn government business etiquette.
Cons
Low pay for low impact work
- Current Employee★★★★★
Honest Review
May 18, 2023 - Contact Representative in Salt Lake City, UTRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Variety of work. You get to work with the public.
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No advancement opportunities. No opportunities to telework or to have a flex schedule. Difficult to get time off. Managers play favoritism.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Avoid If Possible
Jan 31, 2023 - Natural Resource Specialist IIRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Reliable job and income. Good income for a Natural Resource career. Cool opportunities to work hands on with wildlife.
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Working for the BLM versus the FS, I have found that safety is an afterthought for the BLM. The two offices I have worked for try to "check the box" that they did the safety review that they needed to do, however the tailgate safety meetings do not actually happen. I reached out to the safety officer twice to try to review emergency field evacuation and heard nothing back. In addition, I had a sexual harassment case that I received no backing on. I was forced to continue to work with my harasser, and received backlash from my other coworkers from reporting him. Upper management wanted to sweep it under the rug and make it go away as fast as possible, without any concern for the conditions I would have to work in. If you can work for a different agency, go that route.
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
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Apr 7, 2023 - GIS Specialist in Rock Springs, WYRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Flexible schedule, telework agreement, and good benefits
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Location, cold winters, isolated part of the country
- Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Awesome mission with dedicated staff but too few resources
Feb 13, 2023 - District Manager in Denver, CORecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Rewarding and challenging work negotiating balance among multiple uses of public lands.
Cons
Heavy workload that can require weekend or after hours time. Travel is required.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
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It has a great Work Life Balance
Cons
Not enough employees to get the job done
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
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Boise office has a lot of variety. Lots of growth and training opportunities
Cons
Senior leadership is stagnant. Reactive not proactive. Top down controlling
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US Bureau of Land Management has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 263 reviews left anonymously by employees. 58% of employees would recommend working at US Bureau of Land Management to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -6% over the last 12 months.
58% of US Bureau of Land Management employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated US Bureau of Land Management 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.
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