Technical Records Specialist 1

Posting Begin Date: 2025/02/24

Posting End Date: 2025/03/09

Category: Natural Resources

Sub Category: Water Agency

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Boise, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 18.78

Maximum Salary: 18.78

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) has an exciting opportunity for an administrative professional who wants to have an impact on the administration of Idaho's public water resources. IDWR is filling a Technical Records Specialist 1 position at our state office in Boise. Boise, Idaho’s capital city, is a growing urban center located near public lands and ample recreational opportunities.

IDWR’s mission is to serve Idahoans by ensuring their water is conserved and available to sustain Idaho’s economy, ecosystems, and resulting quality of life. IDWR is committed to achieving its mission through innovation, efficiency, planning, and communication.

To support IDWR’s mission, the successful candidate will be a part of a collaborative team managing the orderly allocation of Idaho’s water resources. The successful candidate will receive, organize, process, and maintain records for the Water Rights program. The person in this position will also compose correspondence, respond to public inquiries about water rights, and provide front desk customer service support.

Example of Duties

• Manage documents and records related to water rights

• Create mailings, scan and archive documents

• Process notices of ownership and address changes to water rights, review and route water right applications

• Answer phones and research and answer customer questions regarding water right processing and IDWR programs

• Communicate with customers via phone, email, and written correspondence

• Perform general office and clerical support services

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience monitoring a records system to identify and correct errors

• Experience researching a variety of sources to resolve problems

• Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying rules, regulations, laws, or complex policies to carry out assignments

• Experience entering and retrieving data using a computerized records system

Desired Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Experience using spreadsheet software; storing, retrieving, and compiling information in a report format using database software.

• Experience using word processing software to create and modify documents

Benefits

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Water Resources, please visit our website: https://idwr.idaho.gov

Our Mission: To serve the citizens of Idaho by ensuring that water is conserved and available to sustain Idaho's economy, ecosystems, and resulting quality of life.

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.