Departmental Specialist

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

1d•$31 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power, located in the vibrant community of Boise, Idaho, is seeking a motivated 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 provide our customers with the safe, reliable, and affordable energy they depend on. What does a Departmental Specialist do for us? Under minimum direction and acting on own initiative and direction, they provide complex specialized support for one or more departments or administrative units. Typically, they support multiple senior or business unit managers and 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 the function, company policies and programs. They act as the coordinator of departmental projects. May provide guidance or work leadership to lower-level staff. This position serves as direct support to critical operational and compliance functions that enable Power Production Engineering and Resource Development to meet regulatory obligations, maintain documentation integrity, and execute projects efficiently. The Departmental Specialist also acts as a central control point for administrative processes and financial transactions, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and audit readiness across the department.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED
3 or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of formal education and work experience
Driver's License required for periodic travel to support thermal facility staff
Knowledge of the department's functional areas and/or company policies & procedures
Knowledge of department-specific systems and software, e.g., Gatekeeper, MS Project, Teams, SharePoint, Asset Suite, etc.
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
Applies proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar when proofreading
Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical calculations and concepts involving fractions, decimals, percentages, etc.

Nice To Haves

2 years of company experience
2 years of large construction project experience

Responsibilities

Works with Dam Safety staff to administer Dam Safety documentation and coordinates FERC notifications, helping to ensure adherence to regulatory deadlines and full auditability of records.
Owns invoice processing, accrual support, contract payment authorization, and SOX-related reconciliation activities, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
Maintains system integrity across SharePoint, Teams, and Asset Suite, including work order management, material requests, and reporting datasets.
Establishes and governs administrative processes that improve efficiency, ensure consistency, and support data-driven decision-making.
Assigns and tracks program and project tasks, maintains documentation, and ensures alignment with departmental and regulatory requirements.
Coordinates communication across internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate information flow.
Ensures accuracy and completion of recurring deliverables, including monthly reporting, quarterly accruals, budget variance notes, and other operational updates.