Permitting Specialist - Temporary or Regular

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

7d•$86,403 - $104,042•Hybrid

About The Position

Idaho Power is hiring two Permitting Specialists for its Corporate Services & Communications team: one 18-month temporary position and one full-time regular 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. Under limited supervision, the Permitting Specialist helps manage Idaho Power Company’s real estate right-of-way authorizations and interests and acquires land rights over non-privately owned lands in support of utility projects. The position advises customers and governmental or quasi-governmental agencies about land permits; gathers information for agency application processes; applies for right-of-way authorizations; and manages related records, communications, and stakeholder status updates. The specialist contributes to project scoping meetings, learns and adapts to application processes across a diverse group of agencies, maintains informative project records and notes, and builds relationships with internal and external partners through meetings and consultations. The role independently responds to internal project requests, explains application processes, researches requirements, and works within realistic customer time frames and parameters. Regular, punctual attendance and other assigned duties are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of formal education and related experience.
Three 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 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 survey.
Oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Public relations and negotiation skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.
Organizational skills, problem solving, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage small projects.
Ability to appropriately represent the department with internal and external customers.
Ability to facilitate coordination with internal teams, contractors, and external agencies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or another real estate-related field.
Five years of real estate and permitting experience specifically related to utilities.
Specific experience applying for and 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 or lands, recognized railroad companies, or recognized irrigation companies.
General application of GIS, PLSS, and land survey, and/or specific experience constructing property descriptions.
Advanced computer and presentation skills.
Advanced public relations and negotiation skills.
Advanced organizational skills, problem solving, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage more advanced projects.
Ability to resolve conflicts.
Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences.
Ability to demonstrate a professional presence with all levels of the company and external entities.
Ability to lead coordination with internal teams, contractors, and external agencies.
Relevant professional memberships.

Responsibilities

Gather pertinent information from customers and navigate agency application processes.
Apply for right-of-way authorizations and manage related records and communications.
Provide guidance to customers and governmental or quasi-governmental agencies regarding Idaho Power land permits.
Provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
Contribute to scoping meetings concerning corporate real estate permitting matters in support of projects.
Adapt to and learn application processes across a diverse group of agencies.
Maintain informative project records and project notes.
Develop 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 requirements, and meet realistic customer time frames and parameters.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform other duties as assigned.