Deputy Regional Administrator

Environmental Protection Agency; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Protection Agency in Region 8 seeks a Deputy Regional Administrator (SES) to lead and shape regional environmental programs, sharing responsibilities with the Regional Administrator. This office-centered role requires regular in-person reporting to the stated duty station and extensive collaboration with state, local, and federal partners to advance environmental protection goals.

The Deputy Regional Administrator supervises staff, interprets program goals, and represents EPA in

Responsibilities

• Serves as alter ego to the Regional Administrator, planning and directing environmental programs.
• Provides leadership and consultation to federal, state, and local agencies to advance environmental protection.
• Represents EPA in meetings and conferences to develop program objectives.
• Oversees staff and presents program goals to agency leadership.

Job description

Open: August 31, 2026 — Closes: September 14, 2026

Summary

This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is in Region 8. About Region 8. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

Major Duties

The Deputy Regional Administrator serves as the alter ego of the Regional Administrator, sharing fully with the Regional Administrator in the planning, supervision, programming, policy implementation, management, direction and control of the technical and administrative aspects of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency activities within the Region. In the absence of the Regional Administrator, the Deputy Regional Administrator performs the duties of that position. The Deputy Regional Administrator in concert with the Regional Administrator performs the following duties: Providing technical and administrative control and direction of the environmental protection activities within the jurisdiction of the Region, including management of total resources within the guidelines provided by Headquarters. Providing leadership, advice and consultation to State and local agencies, other Federal agencies and interagency groups and governmental and non-governmental organizations to achieve an integrated and effective approach to the protection of the environment, resolving related problems and exercising approval authority for State standards and implementation plans. Representing the Region in conferences and meetings with Agency officials and others in connection with the planning and development of program objectives and activities. Evaluating status and trends of environmental protection programs and accomplishments. Representing the Agency on committees for intra/interagency and international affairs concerning protection of the environment. Supervising a large staff of employees organized into units headed by subordinate managers and supervisors. Presenting, justifying and interpreting program goals and objectives to top levels of authority within and outside the Agency. Carrying out the public awareness and information activities for the regional programs. Attending meetings with various groups and organizations, internal and external to the Agency, making presentations concerning the various aspects of Agency programs and activities within the Region, and promoting understanding and support for this work.