Does NY Environmental Conservation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NY Environmental Conservation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NY Environmental Conservation. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NY Environmental Conservation?

71% of NY Environmental Conservation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NY Environmental Conservation 4.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NY Environmental Conservation?

Assistant Engineer (8) , Fish and Wildlife Technician I (8) , Senior Attorney (5) , Environmental Engineer (4) , Intern (4) , Engineering Aide (3) , Fish and Wildlife Technician (3) , Environmental Analyst (2) , Environmental Educator Assistant (2) , Environmental Program Specialist (2) , Environmental Protection Specialist (2) , Maintenance Assistant (2) , Office Assistant (2) , Park Recreational Assistant (2) , Wildlife Technician (2)

What are the pros of working at NY Environmental Conservation according to real employee reviews?

"Great people that are passionate about what they do." ((in 15 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 5 reviews)); "but everyone was incredibly familial and I loved the atmosphere" ((in 4 reviews)); "I learned a lot about the different positions in the NYS DEC." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NY Environmental Conservation according to real employee reviews?

"Salary is def." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed NY Environmental Conservation locations?

Albany , New York , New Paltz , Stony Brook , Long Island City , Warrensburg , Buffalo , Schroon Lake , Troy , Bath , Tarrytown , Syracuse , Livingston Manor , Ray Brook , Hampton , Dunkirk , Malone , Saranac Lake , Brooklyn , Flushing , Kings Park , Potsdam , Avon , Savannah , Cape Vincent , Queens

NY Environmental Conservation reviews

4.1

71% would recommend to a friend

(107 total reviews)

Pete Grannis

81% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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NY Environmental Conservation has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 107 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The NY Environmental Conservation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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107 reviews

4.0

Jan 7, 2016

Good Agency because of the good people

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.

3.0

Feb 1, 2014

Not the place for a person who wants to do meaningful work and learn something new everyday.

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Job is not stressful and is stable. There is alot of vacation and sick leave giving to employees. The salary is decent and goes up a small percentage every year regardless of how you perform.

Cons

Salary is def. lower than in consulting. Over time you will make more money working in the private sector. The work is absolutely boring. If you are a "go getter" and young this is not the place for you. You will not learn much while working here. There also seems to be alot of politics involved in who gets promoted.

5.0

Jun 4, 2026

Great organization to settle down and stay long term!

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.

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