Okla. Stat. tit. 27A, § 27A-2-7-104: Hazardous waste management program - Personnel

A hazardous waste management program responsible for the

regulation and management of hazardous waste shall be maintained

within the Department. The hazardous waste management program shall

consist of a director, who shall be hired by the Executive Director,

and additional employees as the Executive Director deems are

necessary and duly qualified to carry out the provisions of the

Oklahoma Hazardous Waste Management Act. As a prerequisite for

employment as the director of the hazardous waste management

program, the applicant shall have expertise and at least two (2)

years' experience in waste management. The director and all

employees of the hazardous waste management program shall be subject

to the Merit System of Personnel Administration.