Biologist II

~ Idaho Power defines sustainability as "sound and enduring financial, environmental and social stewardship." We think of it as a business plan to sustain operations into our second century. ~

Since 1916, our company has endeavored to conduct business in a manner that demonstrates balanced and responsible management. That means prudent planning, development and protection of our resources, as well as encouraging responsible energy use and delivery. In today's world, the products and services we deliver have to be more than just reliable and more than just fair priced – they must also represent a responsible use of the environmental resources we share with our communities. Our company demands it, our customers expect it and our stakeholders insist on it.

Position Overview

The primary objective of this position is to function as the Principle Investigator in the initiation and planning, budgeting, implementation, and close of multiple, concurrent complex environmental projects related to hydroelectric licensing and compliance related efforts within the Environmental Affairs Water Quality Resource Group.

Responsibilities

• Principle investigators take a leadership role in describing natural resources, developing monitoring plans to ensure quality data, managing and analyzing data, and reporting effects of Company activities on the natural resources.
• The successful candidate must coordinate with other Company staff to identify and assign resources and work products, as well as, consult with regulatory agencies and non-governmental groups as it relates to hydroelectric projects and their ongoing operation.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, or a natural resources-related field.

Preferred:

• Master's degree or higher in biology, ecology, or a natural resources-related field.

Experience:

• 3 years experience as an environmental professional or equivalent specialized training in natural resource, ecology or management with the demonstrated ability to develop written plans and communicate monitoring results both oral and written.

Preferred:

• 2 or more years demonstrated ability to develop written plans and communicate monitoring results both oral and written
• Experience consulting or negotiating with governmental and non-governmental groups.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position.
• DOT Medical Card required to obtain prior to hire.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire.

To Apply

Please be sure to click here and follow the application instructions provided on our website.

~ Idaho Power is 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. ~