Strategic Leader, Response Readiness & Development

US Environmental Protection Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Executive Service position is with the US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Land and Emergency Management, within the Response Readiness and Development Division. This SES role requires regular in-person reporting to the stated duty station and emphasizes leadership across ECQs and TQs for emergency management and policy execution.

Applicants should demonstrate progressive leadership experience and the ability to manage complex programs, resources, and personnel to achieve

Qualifications

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the rule of law and the American founding.
• ECQ 2: Driving efficiency—managing resources, budget, and processes.
• ECQ 3: Merit and competence—deliver high-quality work.
• ECQ 4: Leading people—build a high-performance culture and accountability.
• ECQ 5: Achieving results—align with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• TQ 1: Leading a large, multi-disciplinary staff for emergency response planning and execution.
• TQ 2: Managing policy discussions, developing guidance, and ensuring policy execution.

Job description

The Senior Executive Service position is with the US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Land and Emergency Management, within the Response Readiness and Development Division. This SES role requires regular in-person reporting to the stated duty station and emphasizes leadership across ECQs and TQs for emergency management and policy execution.

Applicants should demonstrate progressive leadership experience and the ability to manage complex programs, resources, and personnel to achieve