Deputy Director for Programs, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

Environmental Protection Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 197,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Protection Agency seeks a Deputy Director for Programs in OPPT to lead day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and coordinate policy and program planning under TSCA reform.

Based in the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, the role develops policies for new and existing chemicals, engages stakeholders, and ensures resource management and program evaluation.

This SES position requires on-site reporting and offers comprehensive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Senior Executive Service leadership and policy oversight.
• Policy development and program management for chemical safety.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and advance the chemical safety program under TSCA reforms.
• Develop and implement policies for new and existing chemicals.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting and evaluation of OCSPP programs.
• Provide day-to-day supervision to a large staff.

Job description

Deputy Director for Programs, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. About OCSPP. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).

Key Responsibilities

This position is located in the immediate office of the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). OPPT is responsible for implementation of those activities of the Agency as mandated by the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA): implementation of the Frank R.

Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, the Pollution Prevention Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and other statutes. OPPT provides leadership on a wide variety of national industrial chemical and pollution prevention-related policy, communications and resources management matters coming before the Administrator.

The Office implements decision-making processes and coordinates the development, clearance and submission of all policy and programmatic planning documents for the chemical safety program. The Deputy Director for Programs in OPPT provides day-to-day supervision and direction for all activities assigned as delegated by the Office Director, utilizing their scientific background and technical expertise.

Specific duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Managing efforts to enhance and implement the Agency's chemical management program by developing and implementing policies for new and existing chemicals, including national program chemicals. Developing policy and providing scientific and technical support for Office programs, including TSCA reform efforts to strengthen EPA's chemical management program and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborating with the Office Director and Deputy Director for Management in planning and managing resources, both human and financial, and evaluating organization and functional assignments to determine how to improve operations. Coordinating strategic planning and program evaluation, including participating in planning the development, assessment and coordination of activities related to chemical management and pollution prevention programs assigned to the Agency.

Supervising a large staff of employees organized into units headed by subordinate managers and supervisors.

Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, 26 days of paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.

If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Environmental Protection Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $197201 – $228000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Ses' hiring path.