Director, Waste Identification, Notice, and Generators Division

This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is in the Office of Land and Emergency Management, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, Waste Identification, Notice, and Generators Division. About OLEM. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

The Waste Identification, Notice, and Generators Division (WINGD) is responsible for developing, conducting research, and implementation of regulations and guidance for the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) and other industrial wastes. The division also develops, conducts research, and implements regulations and guidance governing hazardous waste generation, exclusions, and the definition of solid waste. WINGD serves as the lead for all issues pertaining to the movement of waste in and out of the country, as well as global engagement on international waste issues. Specific duties of the position may include, but are not limited to: Planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating several major programs for which the Director is assigned Agency-wide responsibility, including advising on hazardous waste characterization under Section 3001 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, data and waste assessment activities, special hazardous waste generator regulations, analytical methods and risk assessment policy, waste export and import issues, and waste characterization research needs. Assessing needs, defining goals, developing program plans, establishing the organizational structure of WINGD, delegating authority and responsibility, and establishing overall WINGD operating policies, priorities, and procedures. Coordinating WINGD activities with representatives of foreign, State, and municipal governments with other Federal agencies, industry, academia and private organizations having a mutual interest or responsibility with the program area assigned to the WINGD. Ensuring that extramural resources, both procurement (contracts) and assistance (grants, cooperative agreements and interagency agreements), are efficiently and appropriately managed to maximize use of the Agency's resources. Supervising a large staff of employees organized into units headed by subordinate managers and supervisors.

You must be a U.S. Citizen. If you are selected, you must complete a 1-year SES probationary period, if not previously completed. The Ethics in Government Act, P.L. 95-521, requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment. REAL ID requirements became effective on 05/07/25. If you are selected for this position and plan to use your driver's license or identification card during the onboarding process (i.e., for employment eligibility verification or to obtain your EPA identification card), the document must be a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver's license or identification card that includes the REAL ID-compliant star marking, or must be an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL). You will receive information about alternative acceptable documents (e.g., passport) prior to onboarding. For more information about REAL ID, see Dept. of Homeland Security and REAL ID FAQs. This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date. #LI-Onsite