Service Specialist I or II - Joint Use - Temporary

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Application Deadline:
03/05/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
# of Positions:
1
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Job End Date:
04/28/2028
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Pay Range:
$30.85 - $43.11 Hourly
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Service Specialist I or II to join our Joint Use 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 safe, reliable, and 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.
What does a Service Specialist do for us?
The Service Specialist I or II works with varied levels of supervision and a high degree of accuracy to perform tasks in support of lines core business practices regarding the construction and maintenance of the distribution lines system for internal and external customers in Idaho and Oregon.

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:
  • Idaho Power and State Electrical Connection and Energization Statutes and Rules
  • SOX guidelines governing financed work orders, basic material processes, customer billing, protecting customer information, basic electricity principles, customer satisfaction indicators, Public Utility Commission, lines core processes
  • Mapping symbols, device recognition, Microsoft programs, basic accounting principles
  • Idaho Power Company including general rules and regulations
  • General ledger (FERC) accounts, rate schedule and tariff guidelines, Rule H
  • CR&B, including application of account processing charges, meter reading and billing schedules Rates including, Rate 01, 06, 07, 09, 09P, 19, 19P, 24, 40, 41, 42, 15, 66
  • Applications such as DD Viewer, Field Services mapping systems, Fuse, Passport/Asset Suite, Customer Information System, BI Launch pad, CLRIS, Mobile workforce, Etrackit, city permit websites, county assessors websites, and standard SharePoint functionality
Skills in:
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, building productive work relationships, critical thinking, working in a team and independently, assisting with the training and mentoring of new Service Specialists
  • Understanding scope of work, troubleshooting issues that may be critical, sensitive, or urgent in nature
Ability to:
  • Understand the interdependence of processes and impact on other work groups
  • Document work progress
  • Analyze data and make conclusions
  • Initiate action and work independently

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Service Specialist I:
Education:
  • High school diploma or GED
Experience:
  • 3 years of customer service experience in an office environment or related industry
  • Experience operating computer software including Microsoft Office suite or equivalent and customer information systems
Preferred:
  • 4 years of customer service experience in an office environment or related industry
  • Experience working with internal or external customers to obtain sensitive information while maintaining positive working relationship
Service Specialist II:
Education:
  • High school diploma or GED
Experience:
  • 5 years of customer service experience in an office environment or related industry, including 2 recent years as a Service Specialist I with successful completion of training program
  • Experience operating computer software including Microsoft Office suite or equivalent and customer information systems

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 REQUIREMENTS
Progression to Service Specialist II is based upon candidate meeting all minimum requirements and successful completion of independent assessment by a Service Specialist Technical Advisor.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dependent upon location, in addition to above duties, may pay bills, maintain office supply inventory, deposit meter specialist collections, act as Record Retention Coordinator, maintain filing for work orders, assist with walk-in customers, send and track certified mail, complete fault current requests, assist regional coordinator with “on-call” duties, coordinate emergency work with line crews, and assist in the storm room.

Job may require occasional travel with overnight stays.
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 Duty Assignment job classification. In order for your current position to be held for your return, qualified employees must have supervisory approval to participate and have been in their current position for at least six months.
Competencies:
Adaptability, Communication, Customer Orientation, Decision Making, Managing Work, Work Standards
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Need Assistance Completing Your Application?
Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company: Phone: 208-388-2965 or Email:
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.
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