Permitting Specialist - Temporary or Regular

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Idaho Power is hiring two Permitting Specialists for its Corporate Services & Communications team: one 18-month temporary position and one regular full-time position. The role is based at the company’s downtown Boise, Idaho location, with flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remotely. The Permitting Specialist helps manage Idaho Power Company’s real estate right-of-way authorizations and interests, including acquiring land rights over non-privately owned lands in support of utility projects. Under limited supervision, the specialist gathers information from customers, navigates agency application processes, applies for right-of-way authorizations, and manages related records and communications. The role also provides guidance to customers and governmental or quasi-governmental agencies, contributes to project scoping, and provides timely updates to stakeholders. The successful candidate will adapt to the application processes of a diverse group of agencies, maintain informative project records, and build strong relationships with internal and external partners. The position also independently supports internal customers by responding to project requests, researching application requirements, advising on processes, and working within realistic customer timelines. Regular and punctual attendance is required; other duties may be assigned. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of formal education and related experience, at least three years of real estate and permitting experience, and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. The position involves extended periods at a desk or computer, use of office equipment and fine motor skills, work near other people, and occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of formal education and related experience.
At least 3 years of real estate and permitting experience.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record based on the position’s driving requirements.
Knowledge of applying for and obtaining permits or other authorizations requiring an application process.
General understanding of real property descriptions.
General understanding of local, state, and federal laws and regulations associated with obtaining permit approvals.
General principles of GIS, PLSS, and land surveying.
Oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Public relations and negotiation skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.
Organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage small projects, represent the department appropriately, and coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and external agencies.
Ability to work at a desk or computer for extended periods and use office equipment and fine motor skills; occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or another real estate-related field.
5 years of real estate and permitting experience, specifically related to utilities.
Experience obtaining utility-project permit authorizations from agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Army Corps of Engineers, state departments of transportation, state departments of lands, recognized railroad companies, or recognized irrigation companies.
General application knowledge of GIS, PLSS, and land surveying, and/or experience with construction of property descriptions.
Advanced computer and presentation skills.
Advanced public relations and negotiation skills.
Advanced organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage more advanced projects, resolve conflicts, communicate effectively with varied audiences, demonstrate professional presence with company personnel and external entities, and lead coordination with internal teams, contractors, and external agencies.
Relevant professional memberships.

Responsibilities

Manage real estate right-of-way authorizations and interests and acquire land rights over non-privately owned lands in support of utility projects.
Provide guidance and advice to customers and governmental or quasi-governmental agencies regarding Idaho Power land permits.
Gather and manage information for agency application processes and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
Gather pertinent information from customers, navigate agency application processes, and apply for right-of-way authorizations.
Maintain records, communications, and project notes in an informative and supportive manner.
Contribute to scoping meetings on corporate real estate permitting matters to support projects.
Adapt to and learn application processes across a diverse group of agencies.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners, including public agencies, through meetings, consultations, and operational objectives.
Respond independently to internal project requests, advise on application processes, research application requirements, and meet realistic customer timelines and parameters.
Manage small projects and facilitate coordination with internal teams, contractors, and external agencies.
Represent the department appropriately with internal and external customers.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform other duties as assigned.