Oregon Metro Reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(52 total reviews)

Tom Hughes

63% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Oregon Metro has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 52 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Oregon Metro employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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52 reviews
3.0
14 May 2015
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Pros

Very committed and experienced staff. Lots to be involved with, with new challenges daily. Helpful, knowledgeable supervisors and specialists.

Cons

Limited opportunities to advance or transfer. Not enough time in a day to get everything accomplished that one wants to accomplish

4.0
9 June 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Amazingly well-qualified, dedicated, and hard-working co-workers who bring a lot of passion to their work It's an honor to plan for the future of our collective resources: water, transportation, parks and wildlife, events spaces Creating world-class experiences designed to last for generations Preserving the Big Nature we're so well known for in the PNW Collaborating with residents, non-profits, many levels of area governments to come up with the best, most inclusive solutions possible Incredible employee benefits

Cons

Overthinking everything Sometimes passion creates too much idealism and not enough get it done already Projects and processes must be done correctly while stewarding the public's money carefully, so time goes out the window Collaboration and inclusivity are hard! But worth it in the long run. Can be frustrating having to meet the ideal standards while forging new ways of doing things

3.0
16 Feb 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Some departments and teams have some of the best work place culture and take a people first approach to the work. As of 2020 the current leadership's values and decisions show alignment with this approach. This has been especially true during COVID policies, as well as responses to underrepresented communities impacted by racial equity. You are more likely to be treated and compensated closer to your actual worth in the private sector. The agency has been going through significant shifts in culture and leadership across the middle of the agency struggles to put theory into practice. Make sure to ask questions if interviewed to consider if you are applying for the right department or team. Some of the best work at the agency involves working outside and with community.

Cons

HR uses dated classification structures that do not align with the agencies values or current priorities. Inconsistencies across staff and management pertaining to work performance, and too often the common trope of women and BIPOC employees working twice as hard to achieve agency goals and priorities still hold true. Be cautious of middle management roles as they are often under paid with much more liability, overtime hours and lack of employment protection. Technology has been underfunded for decades and the agency is trying to catch up.

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