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Embracing Work-From-Home is Slow to Come - Environmental Analyst NY Environmental Conservation Employee Review

3.0
Jan 12, 2023
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Pros

Everyone cares about the agency mission and it is awe-inspiring. Your work is limited to your office hours and you aren't expected to answer off the clock.

Cons

Managers are stuck in the old ways; our telecommuting policy supports 50% remote, however, you may not get access to the full allowance if your supervisor feels strongly about you being in the office, even if all your duties are fully digital. Additionally, I noticed a heavy reliance on younger/less established staff to perform office coverage while senior managers performed their duties from home to the fullest extent. Depending on who your manager is you will have to pry for feedback or for your annual performance review to be provided to you in a timely manner.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

Benefits (vacation, health insurance) are hard to beat compared to the private sector. The team I am with at the moment is great. NYSDEC offers a lot of flexibility (hybrid work and shorter week options)

Cons

More bureaucracy and a bit slower than the private sector.

3.0
Oct 8, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

-Almost impossible to lose your job if hired full-time (some people really abuse this) -Excellent work-life balance, only have to work 37.5 hrs, lots of vacation & sick time, work stays in the office -Lots of free time at work, low pressure

Cons

-Advancement is extremely rare, people don't want to leave and you have to take civil service exams that are hardly ever available, hiring process takes forever, NYHELPS hurts experienced staff, state gov is still obligated to post and interview even if they know they're hiring an internal candidate -Can't survive on Tech 1 salary -Super political, clique-y, so much gossip, judgment, negativity -Lots of free time because it's spent gossiping or just sitting around -Outdated technology and refusal to upgrade unless absolutely necessary -Did I mention judgment and negativity -The public is often unhappy to see you and tries to pick fights

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