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

COMPUTER SUPPORT HELP DESK

Full-time position with Information Systems Dept. $18.85-$22.17/hour, DOE, plus exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical insurance and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Position installs, modifies and makes repairs to County computer desktop hardware, printers and software, provides technical assistance and training to users, and support to the internal IT Help Desk system. 

Min. Qualifications: High school graduate/equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in Information Science or related field and at least one year work-related experience OR equivalent combination of education/experience to perform the work required. Must possess excellent communication/listening skills as well as trouble shooting and problem solving skills. View complete job qualifications in the Computer Support Help Desk job description link below. Completed Applications for Employment (linked above) must be submitted to (charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us) or to the NPC Personnel Dept. 1225 Idaho St., Lewiston, ID 83501. Job posting will remain until filled. EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Prosecutor.  Position will handle the prosecution of a wide range of criminal cases. Exempt position paid an annual salary of $60,153 - $70,761, and is negotiable depending upon experience. Nez Perce County offers comprehensive benefits including: PERSI retirement, exceptional medical insurance 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: NPC Prosecutor’s Office ATTN: Shelly, 1221 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 veteran’s preference. 

ON-CALL JUVENILE DETENTION SUPPORT TECHNICIANS

On-call positions available with the NPC Region II Juvenile Detention Center. Positions are paid $13.00/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.