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      Good Agency because of the good people - Anonymous employee NY Environmental Conservation Employee Review

      4.0
      Jan 7, 2016
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Many folks working at NYSDEC have scientific and engineering backgrounds and share similar philosophies and work ethics regarding the environment. I find my peers here are more liberally-minded than what I've encountered at other workplaces and other NY agencies.

      Cons

      The NYS Civil Service System is rigid and rarely merit-based. NYSDEC runs programs which are often the first to be cut in state economic crises, and the last to be restored.

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      5.0
      Jun 4, 2026
      Assistant engineer
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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
      Technician i
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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clique-y, so much gossip, judgment, negativity -Lots of free time because it's spent gossiping or just sitting around -Outdated technology and refusal to upgrade unless absolutely necessary -Did I mention judgment and negativity -The public is often unhappy to see you and tries to pick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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