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

SEASONAL HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

The NPC Road Dept is seeking Seasonal, On-Call Heavy Equipment Operators. Pay is $18.50/hr. Positions operate heavy equipment during the winter season, maintaining Nez Perce County roads. If interested in seasonal, part-time Heavy Equipment work, please submit a completed Application for Employment to Charla Hall (charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us) in the NPC Personnel Department at PO Box 896, 1225 Idaho Street, Lewiston ID 83501.

PLANNER

Full-time position with the Nez Perce County Planning & Building Dept. Hourly pay offered $25.73-$35.72, DOE/DOQ, plus exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical/dental/vision insurance and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Position is under the general supervision of the Commissioners and works directly with the Building Official. Position researches and analyzes data, writes reports and findings of fact, drafts regulations and plans, and assists the public in understanding and complying with the county’s planning, zoning and floodplain policies and procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, or other land use policy field preferred, though not required; four years’ experience in planning or related field; OR equivalent combination of education and work experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certificate preferred.

View complete job qualifications in the job description and cover letter links below. Completed Applications for Employment (linked above) must be submitted to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us OR to the NPC Personnel Dept at PO Box 896,1225 Idaho Street, Lewiston, ID 83501. Open until filled.

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.