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_**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the_** **_Employee Portal (https://www.myworkday.com/idahopowercompany/d/task/12709$9.htmld) ._

Application Deadline:

06/05/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

\# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$29.80 - $35.89 Hourly

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a _Departmental Specialist_ to join our Power Supply team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.

What does a** **Departmental Specialist** **do for us?

Under minimum direction and acting on own initiative and direction, provide complex specialized support for the Environmental Affairs and Water Resources & Merchant departments. This position will support senior and business unit managers and associated staff and is a primary point of contact for the departments.

Duties include maintenance of complicated data systems; research, compilation, and analysis of data for reports/studies/presentations; and supporting department financial processes. This role supports Customer Service in support calls regarding park reservations. Assignments often involve work of a confidential nature and require knowledge of the practices and procedures of the business units, company policies and programs and other duties as assigned. This individual will provide professional assistance via phone, mail, and email, making reservations and travel arrangements, as well as department filings, supply ordering, and generally being a helpful and positive presence in the workplace. They act as coordinator of departmental projects and will provide guidance and training for staff on administrative procedures.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

+ Projects and issues to respond to internal and external inquiries and, if necessary, route them to the appropriate subject matter expert or ability to rapidly learn about projects and issues

+ The department's functional areas and company policies & procedures

+ Department-specific systems and software, e.g., MS Office programs and Teams, SharePoint, Asset Suite, etc.

+ General accounting principles, document editing practices, event coordination needs

Skills in:

+ Effective communication, building productive working relationships, critical thinking, working in a team and independently

+ Problem solving

+ Time management and multitasking

+ The operation of systems and software, including Asset Suite, the Microsoft Office suite of programs, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, One Note and SharePoint

+ Creating and analyzing specialized reports, documents, and presentations

+ Editing and proofreading to assist in composing and formatting the content of correspondence and technical documents

+ Creating and maintaining critical data and databases, including data input and accessing data in programs such as SharePoint and AssetSuite

Ability to:

+ Manage complex department services and programs, such as compliance filings and organizing small to large meetings, programs, and events

+ Identify issues, develop recommendations, and implement solutions

+ Create, process and/or route material requests, pay invoices and work orders in support of departmental financial obligations

+ Leverage multiple datasets to coordinate scheduling activities and departmental projects

+ Follow processes with a high level of quality and attention to detail

+ Prepare and track budget metrics, research and resolve discrepancies, including managing invoices, material request, running budget reports, managing work orders

+ Document work processes and train staff on procedures

+ Understand the interdependence of processes and potential impacts to other work groups

+ Work comfortably in the field and on water

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

+ High school Diploma or GED

Experience:

+ 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of formal education and work experience

Preferred:

+ 2 years of company experience

Licenses & Certifications:

+ Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

Competencies:

Adaptability, Collaborating, Communication, Customer Orientation, Initiating Action, Managing Work, Quality Orientation

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_Need Assistance Completing Your Application?_

_Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company:_ **_Phone_** _: 208-388-2965 or_ **_Email_** _:_ [email protected]_

_Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer_

_We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer_ . _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws._

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.

About Us

With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide reliable, affordable, clean energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

Our nearly 2,000 employees serve more than 600,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.

We’re working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045 (https://www.idahopower.com/energy-environment/energy/clean-today-cleaner-tomorrow/) . We hope you’ll join us.

Contact Information

Phone: 208-388-2965

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 208-388-6695

Idaho Power Company

Recruiting Office

Boise, ID 83707

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