DATE: June 17, 2020 - The following offices located in the Nez Perce County Brammer Building, 1225 Idaho Street, Lewiston, Idaho will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday from 7:00 am to Noon, effective June 22, 2020 through October 2, 2020:

Nez Perce County Board of Commissioners
Nez Perce County Personnel
Nez Perce County Planning and Building
Nez Perce County Social Services

Traffic for these offices is light after Noon on Fridays; therefore, the Board wanted to offer hours before 8:00 am and during the lunch hour for citizens to have access to these departments and conduct their business.

Press Release 06-17-2020

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.

DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS   

Full-time position with Nez Perce County Road & Bridge Dept. located in Lewiston, ID.  Salary offered exempt position is $66,476-$86,216 DOE/DOQ, plus an exceptional benefits package including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical insurance, generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. 

The Director of Highways, under the supervision of the County Commissioners, plans, manages and supervises County construction and maintenance operations and all Road & Bridge and Weed Dept employees and activities.  Min. Quals:  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field and five years’ work experience in building and maintaining roads, highways and bridges OR Ten years work experience in building and maintaining roads, highways and bridges; at least three years supervisory and management experience; familiarity with heavy equipment and its maintenance; and experience in establishing and administering budgets. Professional Engineering License in the State of Idaho, preferred, but not required; valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement required, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.  View complete job qualifications in the Director of Highways Job Description linked below.   Application and cover letter also linked below.  Closes Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.  EOE and accords veteran’s preference. 

JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER 1

Extra Help, On-Call Juvenile Detention Officer I positions available at the NPC Region II Juvenile Detention Center.  Positions are paid $13.00 per hour, with no benefits.  Minimum 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 in a variety of work settings; and ability to communicate effectively.  Successful candidates must also be able to pass a background check. 

View complete job qualifications in the Extra Help, On-Call Juvenile Detention Officer I job description link below. Completed Applications for Employment (also linked below) must be submitted to the Nez Perce County Personnel Department, 1225 Idaho Street, Lewiston, ID 83501. This advertisement will remain open until an adequate number of Extra Help, On-Call Juvenile Detention Officers are on the registry at the Region II Juvenile Detention Center.

• Print Only Version
• Fillable Field Version

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

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