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Open: June 22, 2026 — Closes: July 6, 2026
Summary
This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is in Region 4, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division. About Region 4. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
Major Duties
This position is located in Region 4, in the Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division. The Director is responsible for providing field and laboratory analytical support for regional programs. The position directs, coordinates, and oversees the Quality Assurance Program for the Region, including the media divisions, states, tribes, contractors, and applicable local governments and programs. The Director is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of field and analytical activities in support of the Region's media and enforcement programs. The Director oversees and coordinates the development of a rigorous training curriculum with the Region's states, tribes, local governments, media programs, and other countries. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to: Directing and monitoring the work of the Division to ensure that it meets the goals and adheres to the policies of the Region's and Agency's requirements. Working cooperatively with media and enforcement programs to evaluate the analytical and field service needs of those programs. Making decisions related to the administrative work of the Division in order to make recommendations to the Regional Administrator. Coordinating with internal and external partners to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate decisions to the public as well as those partners. Establishing controls and benchmarks to evaluate the work and accomplishments of the programs that are under the purview of the Division. Directing the day-to-day operations of the program. Performing supervisory personnel duties for a large group of subordinate supervisors and staff.
