Description of Functions

Human Resources. Responsible for management of human resource functions for Headquarters employees, as well as Agency-wide policy development, strategic planning, and direction for EPA's human resource programs, including: workforce development programs; employee benefits and services; recruitment, staffing, and classification; labor and employee relations; cultural diversity initiatives; workforce planning; organizational analysis, Agency directives, and consulting services; executive resources management; automated human resource management systems.

Facilities Management. Responsible for the development and conduct of programs for acquisition, maintenance, and operations of all EPA facilities, including: space management and utilization; facilities construction, acquisition, design, and layout; New Headquarters Project; facilities management, maintenance and repairs, property management, transportation, security, and mail management; and the workplace health and safety of EPA employees.

Sustainable Development. Responsible for environmental management initiatives for energy efficiency and sustainability, recycling, and pollution prevention, and environmental compliance of EPA facilities.

Contracts Management. Responsible for planning, awarding and administering contracts for the Agency, including issuing and interpreting acquisition regulations; administering training for contracting and program acquisition personnel; providing advice and oversight to regional procurement offices; and providing information technology improvements for acquisition.

Grants Management. Responsible for cradle-to-grave administrative management of all Headquarters-administered grants, loans, cooperative agreements, fellowships, and interagency agreements.

Suspension and Debarment. Investigation and case development for all EPA suspension and debarment activity to ensure that only responsible persons participate in Agency contract and assistance programs.

Management of RTP and Cincinnati. Provide diversified administrative support services to all EPA-RTP and Cincinnati customers, including human resources services, facilities management, information technology services, and safety, health and security.

Federal Environmental Executive. Coordinate and assist environmental efforts of the Federal community in waste prevention, recycling, the affirmative procurement of EPA-designated recycled content products, and the acquisition of recycled and environmentally preferable products and services, including bio-based products