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T2 Center Courses

The LHTAC T2 Center class schedule is available. Some classes have been added and updated. We encourage registering early to ensure your spot and to prevent any course cancellations.

Spring 2019 Course List (PDF)

How to Register
Go to http://t2.lhtac.org/ and log in with your user name and password.

LHTAC is Hiring: Federal-aid Administrative Assistant

Federal-aid Administrative Assistant

The Federal-aid Administrative Assistant performs administrative and accounting tasks. This position reports to the Administrative Manager but has discretion to carry out the functions of the job.

Essential Functions

  • Audits and processes design and construction consultant invoices for Federal-aid projects, ensuring invoices comply with contract and certified rate terms and ITD consultant services guidelines;
  • Coordinates with consultants to verify documentation;
  • Coordinates with ITD Records Inspectors and LHTAC staff to ensure invoices are processed and funds are allocated properly;
  • May perform reception duties, greeting the public in person and by telephone, answering inquiries, and providing information;
  • Creates and formats letters, documents, records, and files;
  • Reviews project documentation from Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) before final close out;
  • Reviews payment documents for compliance with federal wage (Davis-Bacon) requirements;
  • Responds to inquiries and requests for information;
  • Perform basic accounting tasks as assigned;
  • Communicates with project managers and consultants on compliance issues;
  • Runs and processes contractor estimate payments in Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) accounting system;
  • Reviews project documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with state and federal agency regulations and requirements before submitting for payment;
  • Performs all duties following LHTAC policies and procedures.

To view the full job description click HERE

This position will be open until filled. There is an immediate need, applicants are encouraged to apply immediately since interviews will occur as resumes are received.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to LHTAC@LHTAC.org.

FHWA FAST Act Guardrail Safety Training Opportunity -Session 1 or Session 2

LHTAC believes this training will be very beneficial to locals and has decided to sponsoring the travel costs for up to 15 people to attend. This will be first come, first served. The attendee must be employed through a local highway jurisdiction (city, county or highway district). Only one person per agency. If you would like to send more than one person from your agency they may be added to the waitlist.

LHTAC will be doing all the registration. Email us to reserve your spot. Please indicate if you are interested in attending session 1 or session 2. You may only select a single session. They are geared towards different positions. See descriptions further down below.

Travel – If you are an Idaho Local Highway Jurisdiction traveling more than 50 miles to attend you are eligible for travel reimbursements. Your mileage, hotel costs, and your per diem are claimable. You will be reimbursed per Federal per diem rates and regulations. Be sure to keep all travel receipts for any flights, rental cars, gas receipts if using a rental car and lodging.

Contact Dawn Christensen at LHTAC for additional questions regarding these free seats at DChristensen@LHTAC.org or 208-344-0565.

For question regarding the actual training session contact Sonna Lynn Fernandez at Sonnalynn.Fernandez@itd.idaho.gov
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Free flood Training

Free flood trainings 3/26 in Sandpoint & 3/27 in Post Falls

Tuesday, March 26, 2019
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NFIP 101 Workshop
Sandpoint City Hall Council Chambers, 1123 Lake St., Sandpoint

Tuesday, March 26, 2019                             
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Elevation Certificate Workshop
Sandpoint City Hall Council Chambers, 1123 Lake St., Sandpoint

Tuesday, March 26, 2019                             
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Elevation Certificate Workshop
Kootenai County Admin Building, 451 Government Way, Lower Floor, Room 1B, Coeur d’Alene

Wednesday, March 27, 2019                       
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NFIP 101 Workshop
City Hall, 408 N Spokane St, Post Falls

Thursday, March 28, 2019                            
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
CFM Exam
Coeur D’Alene

Contact:

Maureen O’Shea, AICP, CFM
State NFIP Coordinator
Office # 208-287-4928
Maureen.OShea@idwr.idaho.gov
https://www.idwr.idaho.gov/floods/