Water Resources Specialist - Entry or Specialist

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Application Deadline:

07/25/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$30.93 - $44.87

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Water Resources Specialist – Entry or 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, affordable energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote. Relocation assistance may also be provided to the successful candidate.

What does a Stream Gaging Water Resources Specialist do for us?

Under specific direction, they provide technical assistance to the Stream Gaging group in the Water Resources and Merchant Department. They work with specialized instrumentation and software applications that are required to operate and maintain our stream gaging network. They will perform data collection, analysis, and calibration of our stream gaging network and report results in written and verbal forms.

Specialist level will also require specialized knowledge and experience using stream gaging equipment for field data collection.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

Preferred:

Skills in:

Preferred:

Ability to:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Entry Water Resources Specialist

Education:

Preferred:

Experience:

OR

Licenses & Certifications:

Preferred:

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First Aid/CPR training

Water Resources Specialist

Education:

Preferred:

Experience:

OR

Licenses & Certifications:

Preferred:

•

First Aid/CPR training

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Job performed is partially in an office environment working with a computer and partially in field work that may be 12-hour days including four wheel driving, truck and boat travel. Position requires bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, balancing; occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.; rarely lifting above shoulder up to 30 lbs.; ascending/descending hillsides; ascending towers up to 15 feet; getting into and out of boats; vehicle and/or boat operations. The field work may include long hours in outdoor adverse weather conditions. Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical evaluation, the Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate exam. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This job may require extended travel, including overnight stays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Office, workshop and/or remote field environment. Job is approximately 50% in an office and/or workshop environment and 50% field work that may require 12-hour days including occasional aircraft, snowmobile, UTV, four-wheel drive truck and boat travel. Field work may include long hours in adverse weather conditions, travel to remote locations periodically requiring overnight stays. Requires use of special PPE clothing or gear such as boots, waders, gloves, life jackets, hard hat, etc.

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Competencies:

Adaptability, Applied Learning, Communication, Initiating Action, Managing Work, Quality Orientation, Safety Focus

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jobs@idahopower.com

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.