Director, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division

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.

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.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen. If you are selected, you must complete a 1-year SES probationary period, if not previously completed. The Ethics in Government Act, P.L. 95-521, requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.

REAL ID requirements became effective on 05/07/25. If you are selected for this position and plan to use your driver’s license or identification card during the onboarding process (i.e., for employment eligibility verification or to obtain your EPA identification card), the document must be a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver’s license or identification card that includes the REAL ID-compliant star marking, or must be an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL). You will receive information about alternative acceptable documents (e.g., passport) prior to onboarding. For more information about REAL ID, see Dept. of Homeland Security and REAL ID FAQs.

This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date. You will be required to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.

Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter. #LI-Onsite

Benefits

Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, 26 days of paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA. 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.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• Prepare the documents below before applying.
• Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position: Documents to be submitted online: NOTE: You should ensure your social security number, date of birth, and any other personal information are redacted. — Resume – Required for all applicants – State your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section.
• In describing your experience, be clear and specific.
• We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
• NOTE: Your resume may not exceed 2 pages.
• If your resume exceeds 2 pages, your application will be disqualified. –Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) – Required for competitive applicants Address your experience with the ECQS described in the Qualifications section within the limits of your 2-page resume.
• For more information on ECQs, see OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications. — Technical Qualifications (TQs) – Required for all applicants Address your experience with the TQs described in the Qualifications section within the limits of your 2-page resume. — Proof of SES noncompetitive eligibility – Required for noncompetitive applicants – If you are currently serving under a Career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, submit one of the following: Certification of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP).
• This applies only if your ECQs have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board through the SES CDP.
• SF-50 showing your status as a: current Career SES appointee, former Career SES appointee with Career SES reinstatement eligibility, or current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency's SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES.
• To learn more about submitting documentation, visit Uploading Documents to USAJOBS.