Idaho Power - located in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for a temporary Science Technician I 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, affordable energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power's downtown Boise location, work will generally be conducted at Swan Falls and Milner hydroelectric projects. What does a Science Technician do for us? They operate under supervision and oversight to safely implement project tasks and collect and manage data within defined protocols. This role possesses a basic understanding of principles and concepts of the Scientific Method, natural resources, recreation behavior, and safety while working in the field. This role will assist Resource Professionals or other technicians in implementing recreation research associated with federal license compliance requirements, gather and enter data, and operate and maintain equipment. They complete field sampling based on a randomized and stratified schedule, provide basic information summaries relative to task completion with guidance. They adhere strictly to protocols and seek guidance if protocols cannot be followed. They interface at a task level with other team employees, contractors or agency/regulators with guidance. In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.