Departmental Specialist - Temporary

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

16d•$31 - $37

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Departmental Specialist to join our 500kV Projects 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 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

Requirements

Knowledge of Department's 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.
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
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
High school diploma or GED
3 or more years of related experience OR An equivalent combination of formal education and work experience
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record as required for the role
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.