In an agency of that nature, you'd still want someone with at least a basic working knowledge of physics and nuclear science.
Perry's degree is in Animal Husbandry!!!!
You could hardly find someone less qualified.
But Slump is more interested in doing political favors for his cronies.
If you actually read Slump's explanation of why he chose Perry, it sounds like HE didn't fully understand what the job will entail, either.
“As the Governor of Texas, Rick Perry created a business climate that produced millions of new jobs and lower energy prices in his state, and he will bring that same approach to our entire country as Secretary of Energy. My administration is going to make sure we take advantage of our huge natural resource deposits to make America energy independent and create vast new wealth for our nation, and Rick Perry is going to do an amazing job as the leader of that process.”
Slump seems to think Energy Secretary is all about oil drilling.
A moron leading a moron.