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extremely demanding, with little support from above

Director of Investigations (Former Employee) – Albany, NY – March 29, 2018

I worked there for 2-3 years. I was recruited just prior to retiring from the FBI. Their investigative unit was in a shambles and my mission was to reorganize, hire, train and then supervise the investigators across the State of New York. My job was a term position, focused on the above as the primary goal. Once that was achieved the term of employment ended, which a knew at the outset. I will say that, even though they paid me a great deal of money, knowing what I know now, I may not do it again.

Pros

Good pay; good facilities. some quality staff

Cons

Too difficult to get things done or make changes.

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Fun, Enjoyable, Individualistic

Internship (Former Employee) – Mineola, NY – April 19, 2018

It was a fun summer job going into senior year. By sampling beach water for certain bacterial indicators allowed me to enjoy the field work I did all summer.

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Great First Formal Job Experience

Student Intern (Former Employee) – Albany, NY – February 13, 2018

I have been working here since I first graduated from my MSW and it has been a wonderful experience. I have learned a lot and have been able to develop my skills greatly.

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Knowledge regarding mental health and court mandated consumers will increase

SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR II (Current Employee) – Long Island City, NY – February 11, 2018

The day to day work varies depending on the consumer's compliance with the court order. Each Social Worker is expected to follow up with the providers to ensure that the consumers are seen in a timely manner and are adhering with the court order. In the event the consumer is a danger to themselves due to noncompliance with treatment and medications, the Social Worker is responsible for requesting and submitting from the provider in order for a Removal to be completed; in order for the consumer to be taken to the hospital for evaluation or hospital admission. Social Workers along with the Psychiatrist also develop the consumer's treatment plan.

Pros

Team effect

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Always room for growth

HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT (Former Employee) – Albany NewYork – February 1, 2018

The company was cultural, organized, and growing. There was always an opportunity to move up the ladder with different positions. I have learned a fair amount of the health care field, which was very challenging in the best way. I enjoyed the challenges this job threw my way because it helped me become a better agent for our customers.

Pros

401K plan

Cons

none

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Excellent place to have a career.

Secretary I (Former Employee) – Albany, NY – January 31, 2018

I enjoyed working for the state. I had many responsibilities so every day presented different tasks. I have learned a great deal of computer skills/knowledge. The management treated staff fairly. The workplace culture was very fulfilling because it focused on helping people in need. The hardest part of the job was sometimes leaving work on time. I am a very conscientious and dedicated employee and take great pride in my work. The most enjoyable part of the job was knowing that I helped in some way to make a positive difference in someone's life. Very rewarding type of work.

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Productive and awesome place to work

Research Scientist (Current Employee) – Albany, NY – January 28, 2018

Great place to work. People are really nice and focus more on training rather than having you to figure out work. There is abundant to learn they really strive for best effort.

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Nice place to work

Senior Laboratory Animal Caretaker (Former Employee) – Albany, NY – January 28, 2018

I worked here quite a few years ago, and although I did not like my manager and some of my co-workers, the facility itself is a good place to work. I do not remember if I had to pay for parking.

Pros

Decent parking, there was a cafeteria with food to purchase when I worked there. Clean restrooms and lockers.

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Great Learning Experience

Student Intern (Former Employee) – Albany, NY – January 28, 2018

Working at the NYSDOH was an amazing experience and I had the ability to learn a lot from the other workers. I would have loved to work there longer, by amy position was just a one-semester internship.

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Good Internship

Intern (Former Employee) – New York, NY – January 23, 2018

Gained experience working with small team. Learned about the state healthcare marketplace. The office was quiet but I had pleasant co-workers and great role models to learn from.

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poor management

Public Health Specialist III (Current Employee) – Albany, NY – December 27, 2017

The management is poor, which makes it hard for advancement. Most of management or those in upper division have been with the company for a long time and are keeping their seats wants to retire.

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Great

Surveyor (Former Employee) – Buffalo, NY – December 27, 2017

This was governmental , challenging and provided much support in completing difficult assignments. field investigation , interviews , pulling factual issues together and writing a report that was defensivable in a court of law.

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Productive and Dependable

Procurement Auditor (Current Employee) – Albany, NY – December 11, 2017

Procuring, Business and Financial Analysis, IT, modelling, Negotiations. I have a four-year-customer service experience. I have mailroom, typing and research experience

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Very busy pace and heavy workload

DIRECTOR (Former Employee) – Albany, NY – December 5, 2017

It was a very challenging position of high importance. I liked the pace and enjoyed the health care finance industry, however I felt underappreciated for how much experience and knowledge I had and how hard I worked, so I left for a better opportunity. It is a good place to work to gain knowledge and experience in the health care financing industry, which can be lucrative outside of state government.

Pros

Time off and retirement benefits

Cons

Limited opportunity for advancement

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Old boy network

Senior Public Health Sanitarian (Former Employee) – New York, NY – November 13, 2017

Enjoyed my time there but no advancement at all. They only advance their friends and if you are not in the in crowd they use you until you cant stand it anymore

Pros

None

Cons

no advancement

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It was a wonderful experience

Program Manager/Project Manager (Former Employee) – New Rochelle, NY – November 12, 2017

Excellent learning opportunities and promotional opportunities I was promoted 3 times and the staff was professional and knowledgeable
Loved the job The staff worked well in teams
Almost like a family to me
Retired in 2012 due to move to Florida with husband

Pros

Fast paced and interesting

Cons

Could be stressful late hours on occassion

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Fun and energetic work place.

Secretary (Former Employee) – Watertown, NY – November 7, 2017

Electric work environment, interesting, productive, fun and educational. Learned many things, restaurant inspections, large gatherings of people that included food, issuing permits, seasonal business operations and much more.

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Very stressful

Assistant Research Scientist (Current Employee) – Albany, NY – October 29, 2017

Very stressful, not enough time to complete required tasks. Recently, we are being required to complete more work in less time, which is making the workplace more unbearable than before. We are also losing workers and not being approved to hire replacements.

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Great Learning experience

Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) – New York, NY – October 6, 2017

I loved working here because things constantly changed. There almost something new to learn each day. A diverse culture which I found awesome. Plenty of room to grow.

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Numerous training classes available

Office Assistant 2 (Former Employee) – Albany, NY – October 1, 2017

An average work day would include processing applications, forwarding checks to Revenue Department, and constant contact with New York State County Health Departments in regards to Radon detector kits they have ordered. Management would hold regular meetings to keep staff updated with future projects.

Pros

Health insurance, Structure for advancement

Cons

No overtime

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Forward Thinking

Project Assistant (Former Employee) – New York, NY – September 30, 2017

Filled with innovation and forward thinking.
Working towards a common goal but at times have to deal with politics and logistics.
Goal-oriented and determined workplace

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