Senior Advisor for Chemical Risk

Environmental Protection Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Protection Agency in the District of Columbia is seeking qualified professionals for a senior administrative advisory role within OCSPP/OPPT. You will advise the Division Director on TSCA implementation and help oversee risk assessment programs.

The position involves providing authoritative expertise in administrative and procedural matters, supporting long-range planning, and analyzing risks to health and the environment from chemicals. Telework may be approved situationally.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Division Director on all administrative matters related to implementation of TSCA, related chemical safety statutes, and the risk assessment program.
• Provide authoritative administrative and procedural expertise for risk assessments developed under TSCA, other authorities administered by OPPT, or EPA, and evaluate program performance, productivity, and efficiency.
• Advise on the Division's long-range planning efforts to directly support the OPPT risk evaluation program functions.
• Serve as a recognized authority on the identification of unreasonable risks to human health and the environment from chemicals in commerce, and conduct complex technical and policy analyses for use in OPPT projects.

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

These positions are in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Various Divisions. 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

You will: Advise the Division Director on all administrative matters related to implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), related chemical safety statutes, and the risk assessment program. Provide authoritative administrative and procedural expertise for risk assessments developed under TSCA, other authorities administered by OPPT, or EPA, and evaluate program performance, productivity, and efficiency.

Advise on the Division's long-range planning efforts to directly support the OPPT risk evaluation program functions. Serve as a recognized authority on the identification of unreasonable risks to human health and the environment from chemicals in commerce, and conduct complex technical and policy analyses for use in OPPT projects. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Benefits will not change for current permanent EPA employees. 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 and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement. EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.

NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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 $147945 - $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

How many openings are available?

There are 5 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.