<p>Description</p> <p>State of Idaho Opportunity</p> <p>Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)</p> <p>Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date.</p> <p>Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.</p> <p>Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.</p> <p>The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.</p> <p>State of Idaho Employees: When searching for a new career within the state, browse and apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State External Career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new job. Internal candidates should always use Luma Opportunities.</p> <p>Position:</p> <p>The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Building Facilities Specialist for the State Office located in Boise, ID. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for DEQ employees and visitors. If you have a blend of receptionist, facilities, and security experience, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>Salary Range: $18.37-20.21</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Answer the main agency telephone, determining the nature of the call and route appropriately. Provide general information to employees and guests. </li><li>Greet and assist visitors to the State Office building, determining the purpose of their visit and directing them to their proper destination or contacting the appropriate DEQ employee to assist them. </li><li>Ensure visitors have proper identification visible and they do not enter any restricted areas unaccompanied. </li><li>Issue necessary paperwork for state identification cards and ensure accuracy of information, photograph employees and issue DEQ ID cards to staff to include janitorial crews. </li><li>Ensure buildings and vehicles are locked down and secure each evening. Work with the Safety Coordinator to update evacuation and other emergency plans and coordinate fire drills. </li><li>Monitor and report any security concerns related to building access. </li></ul> <p>Building maintenance and repairs:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain the office building, asset inventory, and agency vehicle fleet, including inspections, services, repairs, maintaining schedules, purchasing, registering, surplusing, disposing, and assisting employees and regional offices with the asset inventory and vehicle fleet. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Some knowledge of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers. </li></ul> <p>This knowledge is typically gained by successfully completing high school math classes OR three (3) months experience using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals in a work setting.</p> <ul> <li>Experience providing customer service. </li></ul> <p>Typically met through at least three (3) months of customer service experience:</p> <p>"Customer service" in this case means that you would have spent a significant portion of your time in a job actively listening to, being attentive to, answering questions from, providing options to, fulfilling services for, solving problems for, and/or resolving complaints from multiple customers.</p> <p>(Typically, general reception duties are non-qualifying for this position.)</p> <ul> <li></li><li>Experience explaining and applying policies and procedures. </li></ul> <p>Typically gained by at least three (3) months of full time experience in a work setting explaining policies, procedures, or rules to customers.</p> <ul> <li>Experience using tools, equipment, materials, and common practices used in facility preparation including custodial work. </li></ul> <p>Typically gained by at least three (3) months of facility preparation experience such as cleaning meeting rooms, floors, tables, etc.</p> <ul> <li>Experience setting work priorities, interpreting written and oral instructions. </li></ul> <p>Typically gained through at least three (3) months of work experience which required you to interpret written and oral instructions in order to coordinate work and set priorities for multiple projects with varying deadlines, or for multiple supervisors.</p> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time. </li><li>Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes. </li><li>Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required. </li><li>Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes. </li><li>Must have a valid driver's license </li><li>Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain. </li><li>Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds over rough terrain. </li></ul> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EEO/ADA/Veteran:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations 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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.</p> <p>Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.</p> <p>About Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ):</p> <p>DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.</p> <p>The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.</p> <p>To protect human health and the quality of</p> <p>Idaho's air, land, and water.</p> <p>www.deq.idaho.gov</p> <p>If you have questions, please contact us at:</p> <p>Email: recruitment@deq.idaho.gov</p> <p>Phone: (208) 373-0333</p>