Idaho Code § 67-5705: Division of public works.

There is hereby created within the department of administration the division of public works. The director of the department of administration shall appoint an administrator for the division of public works, subject to the approval of the governor. The administrator of the division shall be exempt from the provisions of the state merit system. The administrator of the division may employ additional personnel as may be necessary, and may contract for professional services or assistance when necessary or desirable.