Science Technician

Science Technician I### Science Technician IApply:
Boise, :
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R0005009## *
* * If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the
* * Employee Portal.
*** Final date to receive applications:
** 11/18/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time**# of Positions:
** 1
* * Job Type:
** Regular
* * Job End Date:
**** Exemption Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Pay Range:**$32.02-$38.56
** Minimum Age Requirement:
***
* Job Description:

** Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an
* Science Technician I
* to join our Environmental 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 safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.
** What does a Science Technician I do for us?
*** Works under supervision to conduct biological surveys, collect data, monitor construction sites, and maintain accurate records
* Applies scientific and natural resource principles to support transmission and distribution projects, primarily on federal lands
* Conducts biological surveys and reporting, stormwater inspections, and construction site reclamation monitoring and support environmental reviews and permitting, and Terrestrial and Recreation fieldwork under supervision and direction
* Prepares task-level summaries, follows established protocols, and seeks guidance when protocols or field conditions require clarification
* Coordinates with project managers, field crews, Environmental Affairs staff, contractors, and agencies to support safe, timely, and compliant project delivery
* Supports customer, transmission and distribution, maintenance, wildfire mitigation, and capital and O&M projects

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.
** REQUIRED SKILLS
**** Knowledge of:*
* · Job-specific equipment, tools, and software
· Project goals, environmental requirements, and task protocols
· Categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and federal permitting
** Skills in:*
* · The operation of common field equipment such as boats, UTVs, and ATVs
· Providing written and verbal updates on task status, field conditions, and results
· Communicating environmental requirements and field observations to project managers, Environmental Affairs staff, contractors, and crews
· Monitoring reclamation and supports the Avian Protection Program
** Ability to:*
* · Work effectively as a team member/leader
· Lead field data collection and site inspections
· Collect, record, and enter data from biological surveys, environmental evaluations, stormwater inspections, reclamation monitoring, and compliance activities
· Use mobile devices, including GPS units, tablets, and receivers, to collect and document field data
· Perform quality assurance and quality control on field records, inspection documentation, and data entry
· Prepare task summaries and assists with biological survey reports and other environmental documents
· Operate and maintain scientific and field equipment with training
· Work within project schedules, seasonal survey windows, permit requirements, and available resources
· Apply project requirements and site conditions when implementing defined protocols
· Perform Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections
· Provide on-call inspections of construction sites and right-of-way activities
· Review pre-construction narratives and environmental requirements and assist crews with implementation
· Provide field support for Terrestrial and Recreation…