Departmental Specialist - Temporary

**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal.

Application Deadline:

03/20/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

10/29/2027

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$30.85 - 37.15 Hourly

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an Departmental Specialist to join our Fleet Operations 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.

What does a Departmental Specialist do for us?

Under minimum direction and acting on their own initiative, the Departmental Specialist provides complex, specialized administrative and operational support to the Fleet Operations Department. Duties include:

• Maintaining and updating fleet registration, licensing, and permitting records for company vehicles and equipment
• Coordinating renewals for state and federal compliance requirements
• Maintaining and auditing Fleet Information Management Systems (FIMS)
• Researching, compiling, validating, and analyzing fleet-related data for reports and studies
• Supporting compliance efforts by maintaining documentation associated with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations
• Performing work of a confidential nature, requiring knowledge of fleet operations practices, company policies, and departmental procedures

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:

• Fleet operations functions, workflows, and administrative processes
• Company policies, procedures, and departmental practices
• Vehicle registration, licensing, and permitting processes, including compliance with state transportation departments
• DOT and FMCSA regulations relevant to commercial vehicles and fleet operations
• Department-specific computer systems and software such as MS Project, SharePoint, Cascade, Asset Suite, and FIMS
• Basic reporting concepts and data management best practices

Skills in:

• Accurate data entry, auditing, and record maintenance

• Editing and proofreading to assist in preparing professional correspondence and technical documents
• Navigating fleet systems and databases to input, track, and retrieve information

• Organizational and time‑management skills supporting multiple simultaneous deadlines (e.g., licensing renewals)

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements related to fleet compliance
• Work independently while making informed decisions based on department needs and established guidelines
• Maintain confidential information with discretion
• Communicate clearly with internal teams, vendors, and regulatory agencies

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school Diploma or GED

Experience:

• 3 or more years of related experience

OR

• An equivalent combination of formal education and work experience

Preferred:

• 2 years of company experience
• Experience working in fleet operations, vehicle records, or compliance-related role

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. 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 INFORMATION

Temporary employees are eligible to apply for internal job postings. Internal, regular employees who are successful candidates will be placed as regular employees in a Temporary