Environmental Affairs Director

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Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for an Environmental Affairs Director to join our Power Supply 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 safe reliable affordable 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 an Environmental Affairs Director do for us

The Environmental Affairs Director provides strategic leadership for the utilitys environmental and hydro licensing programs. This role oversees environmental compliance resource management and all FERC hydro licensing and relicensing efforts. The Director ensures alignment with corporate goals regulatory requirements and sustainability objectives while fostering a culture of compliance and environmental stewardship across the organization. This position serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and represents the company in regulatory legal and stakeholder engagements.

Why consider Idaho Power as your next employer Idaho Power offers an extensive portfolio a competitive base salary excellent benefits including a defined pension plan and short and long-term incentives stable employment work-life balance challenging work in a quickly evolving industry and the opportunity to live work and play in a city consistently ranked as one of the best in the country.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge of FERC hydro licensing Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act

Skills in:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
• Strong project management negotiation and public engagement skills

Ability to:

• Analyze complex regulatory issues and develop strategic solutions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelors degree in environmental science engineering natural resources business or related field

Preferred:

• Masters degree

Experience:

• 10 years of progressive experience in environmental management or hydro licensing

Preferred:

• Utility experience including project management and regulatory compliance

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Travel may be required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and will be expected to support and facilitate a workplace culture of dignity and respect. Additionally he/she will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Companys non-union status its safety culture event processes and the accident records of employees in his/her area of responsibility.

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