Nez Perce County currently employs approximately 240 full and part-time employees in a wide variety of fields. We strive to attract, motivate and retain a diverse and engaged workforce to provide excellent service to the citizens of Nez Perce County.

Please view our Current Job Opportunities in the sections below. Job qualifications and cover letters for each opportunity are at the bottom of the page.

Nez Perce County Application for Employment

Both the Application for Employment and the Authorization for Background, Reference and Credit Checks must be signed by the applicant.

Nez Perce County Volunteer Fire FighterApplication

ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR

Full-time position with the Clerk/Auditor’s Office. Hourly pay $22.46-$26.43, DOE/DOQ, plus an exceptional benefits package including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical insurance for employees and their qualifying dependents, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Under the direction of the Clerk/Auditor, position is responsible for advanced accounting work including accounts payable, bank and deposit reconciliations, administration of the County’s insurance policies, grant oversight, journal adjustments and payroll backup.

Min. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred and five years accounting work experience OR equivalent combination of education and work experience to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Successful hire must be proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office and accounting programs, possess excellent communication skills, and able to pass a background check. View complete job requirements in the job description and cover letter links below.

Completed Application for Employment must be submitted via email to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us or to the NPC Personnel Dept., PO Box 896, Lewiston ID 83501 by Wednesday, September 28, 2022. EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

VEHICLE LICENSE SPECIALIST

The Nez Perce County Assessor’s Office is looking for a cheerful, customer-oriented professional to fill a full-time Vehicle License Specialist position. Hourly pay $18.48-$19.57, DOE, with an exceptional benefits package including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical insurance and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Position receives and accounts for money involved with issuing and filing licenses, titles, related forms and reports requiring a high degree of accuracy. 

Min. Qualifications: High school graduate/equivalent and at least two years’ work experience with the public on an inter-active basis and one year experience in an office environment doing bookkeeping/accounting work. Must be computer literate, a proficient typist and have the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Must also be bondable and able to pass a background check. View complete job requirements in the Vehicle License Specialist job description and cover letter links below.

Completed Applications for Employment (access link above) must be submitted to Charla Hall, HR Coordinator at the Nez Perce County Personnel Dept., PO Box 896, Lewiston ID  83501 OR at charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us. Position posting closes Wednesday, September 28, 2022. EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

The Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I. Position will primarily handle the prosecution of misdemeanor cases. Exempt position is paid an annual salary of $61,942-$72,885, DOE/DOQ. Nez Perce County offers our employees exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical/dental/vision insurance for employees and their qualifying dependents, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check and be licensed to practice law within the State of Idaho. Send resume to:  Justin Coleman, Nez Perce County Prosecutor, JustinColeman@co.nezperce.id.us OR mail to Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office, ATTN:  Justin Coleman, 1113 F Street Lewiston, ID 83501. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Equal Opportunity Employer and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

PROGRAMMER

Full-time position with the Information Systems Dept. Salary offered $56,742-$66,747 DOE/DOQ, plus an excellent benefits package including: PERSI retirement, exceptional medical insurance and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Under the general direction of the Senior Software Engineer, position is responsible for design, development, implementation, maintenance and training of County applications within the enterprise. Min. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred and at least two years’ working experience in Windows programming or data management OR equivalent combination of education and work experience to successfully perform the work required. View complete job qualifications in the job description linked below. Completed Applications for Employment (linked above) must be submitted to CharlaHall@co.nezperce.id.us or to Charla Hall, HR Coordinator, NPC Personnel Dept., PO Box 896, Lewiston ID  83501. Job Posting will remain open until filled. EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

ON-CALL JUVENILE DETENTION SUPPORT TECHNICIANS

On-call positions available with the NPC Region II Juvenile Detention Center. Positions are paid $14.00/hour with no benefits. Primary responsibilities are to operate the control room and provide technical support. Min. Qualifications: High school graduate/equivalent; at least 21 years of age; two years post high school work experience/educational equivalent; no felony or violent misdemeanor convictions; good physical condition; willingness to work non-traditional hours; and ability to communicate effectively. Successful candidates must also be able to pass a background check.

View complete job qualifications in the Juvenile Detention Support Technician job description and cover letter links below. Completed Applications for Employment (linked above) must be submitted to the NPC Personnel Dept., 1225 Idaho St., Lewiston, ID 83501. This advertisement will remain open until an adequate number of On-Call Juvenile Detention Support Technicians are on the registry at the Region II Juvenile Detention Center. EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

NEZ PERCE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AND ACCORDS PREFERENCE TO QUALIFYING VETERANS.