Program Specialist or Senior
Program Specialist or Senior
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**If you are a current Idaho Power employee please apply through the Employee Portal.
Application Deadline:
07/02/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time# of Positions:
1Job Type:
RegularJob End Date:
Exemption Status:
ExemptPay Range:
$86632.00 - $125673.60Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for a Program Specialist or Senior to join our Energy Efficiency team. Its an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon and were working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable affordable clean energy they depend on.
While this position is based at Idaho Powers downtown Boise location we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.
What does a Program Specialist or Senior do for us
They manage and/or create energy efficiency and/or demand response programs or other customer offerings. Their role includes program design process development and system integration coordination of marketing and communications contract management daily operations payment processing and reporting of results. A Senior Program Specialist also acts as the subject matter expert with comprehensive specific and progressive knowledge related to the program or area of discipline.
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:
- Common computer applications such as Internet Explorer Microsoft Outlook Word Excel Teams and PowerPoint
- Energy efficiency terms and products
- Organizations that work with low-income customers as well as the issues that low-income customers face specific to the industry
A Senior Program Specialist will also have knowledge of:
- Regulatory and policy impacts to energy efficiency programs
Skills in:
- Strong project management
- Interpersonal communication
- Clear and concise writing
- Organization
- Customer service
- In depth data analysis and reporting knowledge including the ability to present program information effectively to internal and external audiences
- Program planning and development
- Issue resolution
Ability to:
- Manage and/or develop programs demonstrate greater responsibility display polished presentation skills and comprehend technical energy efficiency concepts
- Negotiate complex issues
- Develop third-party contracts
A Senior Program Specialist will also have the ability to:
- Work both independently and on project teams
- Develop alternatives and evaluate their value and potential for meeting company needs
- Analyze large and/or complex datasets
- Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of problems alternatives and recommendations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Program Specialist
Education:
- Bachelors degree in business science engineering marketing communications or related field
OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred:
- Masters degree in a related field
Experience:
- 3 years of experience in project or program management including 2 years of experience in any of the following related fields: utility customer service science engineering or marketing
Preferred:
- 3years of work experience in utility industry with a customer-related focus
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Senior Program Specialist
Education:
- Bachelors degree in business science engineering marketing communications or related field
OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred:
- Masters degree in a related field
Experience:
- 5 years of experience in project or program management including 5 years of experience in any of the following related fields: utility customer service science engineering or marketing
Preferred:
- 5 years of work experience in utility industry with a customer-related focus
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Preferred:
- Project Management Professionals Certification
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. Position also requires the ability to occasionally bend stoop and squat ascend / descend stairs ladders climb in to and out of vehicles; twist kneel balance; rarely crawl. Rarely lift 10 lbs. shoulder height and above; rarely lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. waist high and knee high; rarely use exertional force less than 50 lbs.; occasionally use two hands to carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. and one hand to carry items weighing up to 25 lbs. Must be able to withstand confined spaces and heights. 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Company representative interfacing with outside organizations.
Competencies:
Communication Customer Orientation Decision Making Emotional Intelligence Essentials Planning and Organizing Work StandardsNeed Assistance Completing Your Application
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Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Were 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
