Caltrans is a great place to get foundational experience as an entry level biologist. - Environmental Planner Caltrans Employee Review

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

The pay for state might not be that great.

Stable, chances for advancement (dependent on location), more time off the longer you stick around

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.