Departmental Specialist

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

1d•$31 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Idaho Power is looking for a Departmental Specialist to join their Planning, Engineering, and Construction team in Boise, Idaho. This role plays a critical part in serving communities across Idaho and Oregon by ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable energy. The position is based in downtown Boise but offers flexible schedules and up to 40% remote work. The Departmental Specialist provides complex, specialized support to one or more departments or administrative units, often supporting multiple senior managers and staff. Key duties include maintaining complicated data systems, researching, compiling, and analyzing data for reports and studies. The role involves handling confidential information and requires knowledge of departmental functions, company policies, and programs. Additionally, the Specialist acts as a coordinator for departmental projects and may provide guidance to lower-level staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of the department's functional areas and/or company policies & procedures
Knowledge of department-specific systems and software such as MS Project, SharePoint, Asset Suite, AM Meridian, PDF editing, etc.
Skills in organization and document management
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Proficient use of the operation of systems and software
Editing and proofreading skills
Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical calculations and concepts involving fractions, decimals, percentages, etc.
High school Diploma or GED
3 or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of formal education and work experience
Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

2 years of company experience

Responsibilities

Maintenance of complicated data systems
Research, compilation and analysis of data for reports/studies
Coordinator of departmental projects
Provide guidance or work leadership to lower-level staff
Processing and directing design packages for the use of internal construction crews, construction contractors, and internal fabrication shops