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... an Executive Director, Capital Payments & Infrastructure and Site Safety Capital Budget. The ... sewer, roadwork, green infrastructure, coastal resiliency projects as well as land surveying ...

... an Executive Director, Capital Payments & Infrastructure and Site Safety Capital Budget. The ... sewer, roadwork, green infrastructure, coastal resiliency projects as well as land surveying ...

Research Assistant

Detroit, MI · On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

... Program Director and field teams. * Schedule, organize, and lead home-based interventions ... green infrastructure, and healthy home practices. * Set up passive air sample badges to test for ...

... Program Director and field teams. * Schedule, organize, and lead home-based interventions ... green infrastructure, and healthy home practices. * Set up passive air sample badges to test for ...

Senior Technical Director

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

... green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award ... Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Senior Technical Director to serve as a recognized technical authority ...

Straughan Environmental Stormwater Deputy Director 10245 Old Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21046 ... Green Infrastructure experience - Site design and LEED experience - Low impact development (LID ...

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How much do green infrastructure director jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for green infrastructure director in the United States is $153,682.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,500.00 and $187,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does green infrastructure mean?

Green infrastructure refers to natural or semi-natural systems that provide environmental benefits, such as stormwater management, air quality improvement, and habitat creation. For a Green Infrastructure Director, understanding these systems is essential for planning and implementing sustainable urban solutions using tools like green roofs, permeable pavements, and rain gardens.

What are the 5 green jobs?

Green Infrastructure Directors typically work in roles related to environmental planning, urban sustainability, and ecological restoration. Common green jobs include environmental engineers, sustainability managers, urban planners, renewable energy specialists, and conservation scientists. These roles often require knowledge of sustainable practices, environmental regulations, and relevant certifications.

How to work in green infrastructure?

A Green Infrastructure Director typically works by developing and implementing sustainable stormwater management and ecological restoration projects. Relevant skills include knowledge of environmental science, project management, and familiarity with tools like GIS software; certifications such as LEED or ISA can be beneficial. The role often involves collaboration with government agencies, environmental organizations, and community stakeholders, requiring strong communication and planning abilities.

What is the difference between Green Infrastructure Director vs Environmental Planner?

AspectGreen Infrastructure DirectorEnvironmental Planner
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field; certifications like LEED or ISA often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or related field; similar certifications may be beneficial
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles overseeing green infrastructure projects, collaborating with engineers, city officials, and community stakeholdersPlanning and analysis roles within government agencies or consulting firms, focusing on environmental impact assessments and land use planning
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipalities, environmental agencies, consulting firms involved in infrastructure developmentUrban planning departments, environmental consulting firms, government agencies

While both roles focus on environmental sustainability, the Green Infrastructure Director primarily leads green infrastructure projects and strategies, whereas the Environmental Planner concentrates on land use planning and environmental assessments. Both require similar educational backgrounds and certifications, but their daily responsibilities and leadership levels differ.

What is the highest paid environmental job?

The highest paid environmental jobs often include roles such as Environmental Director, Sustainability Executive, or Chief Environmental Officer, with salaries exceeding $150,000 annually. These positions typically require advanced degrees, extensive experience, and strong leadership skills in environmental policy, management, or consulting.
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Infographic showing various Green Infrastructure Director job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $153,682 per year, or $73.9 per hour.
Executive Director

Executive Director

City of New York

Floral Park, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Job Description

Hours: Full-Time Position - 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Staff Analyst or those who are reachable on the open-competitive list (exam #9058) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Finance & Procurement, seeks an Executive Director, Capital Payments & Infrastructure and Site Safety Capital Budget. The selected candidate will manage the Capital Payments and Infrastructure and Safety & Site Support Capital Budget teams ensuring effective and efficient budget administration and payments in support of DDC's programs and sponsor agencies. DDC's Infrastructure and Safety & Site Support capital budgets are over $1 billion annually covering watermain, sewer, roadwork, green infrastructure, coastal resiliency projects as well as land surveying, HAZMAT and other site support functions. The capital payments team processes all capital payments for the agency supporting hundreds of active projects across a portfolio representing 20 sponsor agencies. The Executive Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of this complex Capital Budget including creation and submission of Capital Plans in coordination with DDC program units, sponsor agencies and OMB, monitoring the annual commitment plan, ensuring timely and accurate submission of CP requests and budget modifications. The ED will also manage the team that processes thousands of capital payments on DDC's projects on an annual basis. This team plays an important role in ensuring that payments are processed expeditiously and accurately while following GAAP standards and in compliance with finance requirements.
Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.
All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
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Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management. Eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above.
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.
3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.
4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.
5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

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The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.


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