Departmental Specialist Temporary
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Job Summary
**If you are a current Idaho Power employee please apply through the Employee Portal.
Application Deadline:
02/17/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time# of Positions:
1Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)Job End Date:
03/31/2028Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptPay Range:
$30.85 - $37.15 HourlyMinimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for a Departmental Specialist to join our 500kV Projects 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.
What does a Departmental Specialist do for us
Under minimum direction and acting on own initiative and direction provides complex specialized support for active 500kV transmission line projects including Boardman to Hemingway and Gateway West. Typically supports senior manager and project management staff. Typical duties include maintenance of complicated data systems; research compilation and analysis of data for reports/studies. Assignments involve work of a confidential nature and require knowledge of the practices and procedures of project coordination company policies and programs. Acts as coordinator of departmental projects.
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:
- Departments functional areas and/or company policies and procedures
- Department-specific systems and software e.g. MS Office products (Word Excel Visio) SharePoint Teams Asset Suite etc.
Preferred:
- Project coordination of large projects
- Contract management and accounts payable
- Transmission line or linear project planning and construction
- ProCore software
Skills in:
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Organization
- Proficient in the operation of systems and software
- Solid editing and proofreading skills to assist in composing the format and content of correspondence and technical documents
Ability to:
- Track action items and multiple tasks to deadlines
- Review invoices per contract terms
- Produce notes and meeting minutes and document decisions
- Apply proper punctuation spelling and grammar when proofreading
- Manage file structure and records retention
- Understand and apply basic mathematical calculations and concepts involving fractions decimals percentages etc.
- Interact with individuals in other departments at all levels
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- 3 or more years of related experience
OR
- An equivalent combination of formal education and work experience
Preferred:
- 2 years of Idaho Power experience
- 2 years of large construction project experience
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record as required for the role
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 INFORMATION
Temporary employees are eligible to apply for internal job postings. Internal regular employees who are successful candidates will be placed as regular employees in a Temporary Duty Assignment job order for your current position to be held for your return qualified employees must have supervisory approval to participate and have been in their current position for at least six months.
Competencies:
Adaptability Collaborating Communication Customer Orientation Initiating Action Managing Work Quality OrientationNeed 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:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
