The LHTAC Office will begin summer hours in June.

Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Calling After Hours:
If you call the office outside of business hours and you know your party’s extension you may dial it at any time. To access a company directory by last name, you can press 2. Otherwise, please wait on the line to leave a general voicemail and we will return your call during normal business hours.

A list of extensions can be found on our staff page.

Tree Tip…What about Street Right-of-Way Trees?

This tree tip came from the Idaho Department of Lands- Community Forestry Program and Idaho Lands Resource Coordinating Council.

About 80% of a community’s trees are in residential yards on private property. The majority of others are on street right-of-ways. Do residents in your community know what they can and cannot do with those trees?

Many may not.

•Make sure the rules are clear in the city ordinance.

◦Is a permit needed to plant or remove a tree?
◦Who is responsible for street and sidewalk clearance, or other pruning?

•Publicize the rules at least annually – by newspaper ads or a letter to the editor.

•Print door hangers and use Scouts or other service groups to place them at residences.

•Include occasional slips with utility bills or other mailings.

Communication prevents conflict!

Position Overview

The Financial Specialist 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

• Assists Administrative Manager in performing internal financial functions;
• Receives, processes, and distributes LRHIP, Federal-aid, and LHSIP applications;
• Tracks and processes incoming electronic funds and checks;
• Prepares all internal and Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) forms for processing of invoices;
• Receives, reviews and processes accounts payable entries into accounting system;
• Performs Quality Control on employee expenses and enters expenses into accounting software;
• Processes vehicle mileage and expense logs;
• Prepares and processes monthly invoices to ITD;  
• 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;Processes incoming and outgoing mail; Maintains inventory, manages sale and distribution of manuals and information; Trains new employees on office machine operation;
• Inventories and orders office supplies;
• Manages inventory of traffic counters;
• Creates and formats letters, documents, records, and files;
• Performs reception duties, greeting the public in person and by telephone, answering inquiries, and providing information;
• Assists with various Human Resources functions;
• Performs all duties following LHTAC policies and procedures.

Full Job Description – Financial Specialist (PDF)

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.

The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) is partnering with the Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) to spread information regarding upcoming training sessions.

TTAP will be delivering the following training in Idaho in the next several months:

• 8 Maintenance & Ops Classes – Pocatello, ID – 5/8-5/11
• 8 Planning & Procurement Classes – Coeur d’Alene, ID – 7/24-7/27
• 8 Project Delivery Classes – Lewiston, ID – 10/2-10/5

Bringing Transportation Training to You Flyer (PDF)

View the PDF above that lists the registration site, as well as upcoming dates in the Northwest Region.

For questions contact:

Beth O’Donnell, Director

Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP)

434-924-6362 (office)

434-760-3912 (cell)

833-484-9944 (toll free)

http://www.ttap-center.org

AARP Community Challenge

We know it takes time to build great communities. But, we also believe that quick action can spark longer-term progress. The AARP Community Challenge funds projects that build momentum for local change to improve livability for all residents. In 2017, the AARP Community Challenge awarded 88 grants. (more…)