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Open: June 15, 2026 — Closes: June 29, 2026
Summary
This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is in the Office of Land and Emergency Management, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, Waste Identification, Notice, and Generators Division. About OLEM. 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 Waste Identification, Notice, and Generators Division (WINGD) is responsible for developing, conducting research, and implementation of regulations and guidance for the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) and other industrial wastes. The division also develops, conducts research, and implements regulations and guidance governing hazardous waste generation, exclusions, and the definition of solid waste. WINGD serves as the lead for all issues pertaining to the movement of waste in and out of the country, as well as global engagement on international waste issues. Specific duties of the position may include, but are not limited to: Planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating several major programs for which the Director is assigned Agency-wide responsibility, including advising on hazardous waste characterization under Section 3001 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, data and waste assessment activities, special hazardous waste generator regulations, analytical methods and risk assessment policy, waste export and import issues, and waste characterization research needs. Assessing needs, defining goals, developing program plans, establishing the organizational structure of WINGD, delegating authority and responsibility, and establishing overall WINGD operating policies, priorities, and procedures. Coordinating WINGD activities with representatives of foreign, State, and municipal governments with other Federal agencies, industry, academia and private organizations having a mutual interest or responsibility with the program area assigned to the WINGD. Ensuring that extramural resources, both procurement (contracts) and assistance (grants, cooperative agreements and interagency agreements), are efficiently and appropriately managed to maximize use of the Agency's resources. Supervising a large staff of employees organized into units headed by subordinate managers and supervisors.
