Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise, Idaho is looking for a seasonal Water Quality 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 safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power's downtown Boise location, field work occurs on water bodies throughout Idaho Power's service territory.
What does a Water Quality Science Technician I do for us?
Seasonal Water Quality Science Technicians operate under supervision and oversight to implement project tasks safely that involve defined protocols and accurate data records. This role possesses a basic understanding of principles and concepts of the scientific method and the natural resources in their field. They assist Resource Professionals, Resource Scientists or other Technicians in implementing natural resource plans or research evaluations associated with license or regulatory compliance activities, gathering and entering data, and operating and maintaining equipment. They complete 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. Seasonal Water Quality Science Technicians may at times assist fisheries and invertebrate crews with sampling and data collection activities.
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:
- Water quality monitoring
- Methods for collections of water quality samples.
- Basic fisheries sampling techniques
Skills in:
- Operating common water quality sampling equipment
- Operating common field equipment such as boats, UTVs, and ATVs
Ability to:
- Work in an office, shop, and/or field environment
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Associate degree in applicable resource field
OR
- Currently enrolled and within 2 years of obtaining a bachelor's degree in applicable resource field
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science degree in applicable resource field
Experience:
- N/A
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
- Ability to obtain a Boating Certification within 90 days
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
