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

APPRAISER II

Nez Perce County Assessor’s Office is seeking a full-time Appraiser II.  $21.40-$25.00/hr, DOE/DOQ, plus exceptional benefits including:  PERSI retirement; excellent medical/vision/dental insurance for employees and their eligible dependents; and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. 

Min. Qualifications:  High school graduate/equivalent; considerable knowledge of valuation and appraisal of real and personal property; experience using appraisal software applications; and preferably valid Idaho State Ad Valorem Appraiser Certification.  Preferred Qualifications:  Five years’ progressive work experience in real estate appraisal and successful completion of the Idaho State Tax Commission Courses I and/or IAAO Courses and USPAP.   In the event the Assessor is unable to hire a licensed, experienced Appraiser II, an Appraiser OR Appraiser Trainee may be considered for this vacancy.  View complete qualifications in the Appraiser II and Appraiser job descriptions linked below.  

Completed Applications for Employment must be emailed to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us OR turned into the NPC Personnel Dept., 1225 Idaho Street, Lewiston, ID 83501. Position will remain open until filled.

PROGRAMMER

Full-time position with the Information Systems Dept. Salary offered $58,448-$70,720 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. Position will remain open until filled. EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

EXTRA HELP PART-TIME JUVENILE DETENTION SUPPORT TECHNICIANS

Extra Help Part-Time positions available with the NPC Region II Juvenile Detention Center. Positions are paid $15.00/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 Extra Help Part-Time 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.