Departmental Specialist - Temporary

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

2d•$31 - $37

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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