Interdisciplinary Supervisory Physical Scientist

Department of Energy Headquarters; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy's Office of Science - Fermi Site Office seeks an Interdisciplinary Supervisory Physical Scientist to oversee the prime contract with Fermilab, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, health, and security requirements.

You will direct and evaluate technical staff, review design specs, exercise authority to halt operations if needed, and lead formal assessments and root-cause analyses to implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Direct, assign work to, and evaluate the performance of technical personnel and interns in the Operations Division.
• Manage oversight of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory prime contract to ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and security requirements.
• Evaluate design specifications and safety documents to verify adherence to established safety standards.
• Exercise technical authority to halt facility operations when necessary to protect worker safety, public health, or the environment.
• Lead formal assessments and root-cause analyses of workplace incidents to ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

Job description

Open: September 11, 2026 — Closes: September 21, 2026

Summary

This position is part of the Office of Science - Fermi Site Office, Department of Energy. As an Interdisciplinary Supervisory Physical Scientist, you will be managing oversight of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory prime contract to ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and security requirements.

Major Duties

The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Science - Fermi Site Office works to oversee the safe and secure construction and operation of world-leading accelerator and detector facilities; performance of pioneering research with national and global partners, and development of new technologies for science that support U.S. industrial competitiveness. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Interdisciplinary Supervisory Physical Scientist, you will: Direct, assign work to, and evaluate the performance of technical personnel and interns in the Operations Division. Manage oversight of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory prime contract to ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and security requirements. Evaluate design specifications and safety documents to verify adherence to established safety standards. Exercise technical authority to halt facility operations when necessary to protect worker safety, public health, or the environment. Lead formal assessments and root-cause analyses of workplace incidents to ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.