Steve Polacek

Steve Polacek is the Water Programs Director for the USDA, Rural Development.  He oversees funding and technical assistance programs that provide financing and support to thousands of rural water, onsite and decentralized wastewater, and solid waste systems across the country.  As the Water Programs Director, he ensures rural communities have access to safe, modern, reliable infrastructure and the technical expertise required to operate and maintain these services.  Prior to joining USDA in 2016, he worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and, the US Army, on environmental and sustainability issues. He started his federal career as a civilian with US Army, working across a broad spectrum of environmental issues from stormwater quality, wastewater compliance, clean air compliance, solid waste management as well as construction management.  When not in the office, Steve lives in Silver Spring Maryland with his wife and two children.