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.
Okla. Stat. tit. 27A, § 2-7-104