Deputy Assistant Administrator for Management

Environmental Protection Agency • Full-time • Multiple Locations • $197.20k - $228k / year • 1d ago

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Open: April 6, 2026 — Closes: April 20, 2026

Summary

This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. 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).

Major Duties

The Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) implements the Toxic Substances Control Act; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; and the Food Quality Protection Act, and promotes coordination of programs engaging in prevention, pesticides, and toxic substances activities. As Deputy Assistant Administrator for Management, you will serve as Deputy to the Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, and in combination with the Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator and other Deputy Assistant Administrators, assist in the planning, programming, management, supervision, direction, and control of the administrative aspects of the OCSPP. The incumbent has delegated authority over subordinate staff and programs including performance management, operations management, resource management, and information management functions of the immediate office. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Serving as principal advisor to the Assistant Administrator on management and administrative issues. Planning and determining the appropriate utilization of existing staff and other resources to ensure appropriate allocation and expenditure, including identifying methods of increased cost effectiveness, eliminating duplication of effort, providing leadership in developing and maintaining an effective workforce, and ensuring effective recruitment strategies, training opportunities and retention activities, etc. Planning, developing, coordinating, and directing goals and accountability measures; overseeing OCSPP administrative programs including budget, human resources management, financial management, information management, and correspondence management. Exercising overall responsibility for program planning, analysis and control, budget justification and execution, manpower control and program tracking with respect to OCSPP programs. Grow your career for the good of our planet The environmental challenges we face today are urgent. At the Environmental Protection Agency, we need professionals like you to join our team dedicated to safe, clean, and healthy communities. Our agency is built upon a commitment to protect human health and the environment. The work we do here changes the world. That's why there has never been a more crucial moment to be one of the scientists, engineers, community leaders, IT specialists, communicators, administrative professionals, technicians, problem solvers, and innovators united in our mission to protect our land, air, water, and people. Join us. Be EPA. Discover how you can apply your skills to make an impact. Explore careers and learn more about EPA at epa.gov/careers.