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 descriptions for each vacancy 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

HEAD CUSTODIAN

Nez Perce County is seeking to fill a full-time Head Custodian position immediately. Hourly pay offered this position is $21.21 - $25.00, DOE/DOQ. We are also accepting applications to create a Custodian Eligibility List. Custodian hourly pay is $19.24 -$20.00. Nez Perce County offers exceptional employee benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical/dental/vision insurance for our employees and their eligible dependents, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave.

Come work in our beautiful new Courthouse! The custodial positions perform a variety of cleaning duties to maintain County buildings in a safe, clean and sanitary condition. All custodial work shifts are scheduled during evening hours. The Head Custodian supervises custodial staff and maintains sufficient custodial product inventory and equipment. Qualified Head Custodian applicants must have at least three years’ custodial work experience and two years’ supervisory experience. Custodian applicants must have sufficient custodial training and work experience to successfully perform the duties required. All new hires must possess a current driver’s license and be able to pass a background check. View complete job qualifications in the job descriptions linked below. Submit completed Applications for Employment to the Nez Perce County Human Resources Dept., PO Box 896, Lewiston ID 83501 or to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us. Job posting closes on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. EOE and Accords Veteran’s Preference
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DEPUTY COURT CLERK

Full-time position with the District Court. $20.20-$21.39/hr, plus exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Deputy Court Clerks work under the direct supervision of the District Court Supervisor. Positions play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient function of a statewide court management system. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, facilitating records and information management, assisting court officials and the public. District Court is a culturally diverse environment, and these positions require exceptional customer service skills. 

Min. Qualifications: High school graduate/equivalent; Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or technical school in a related field; or two years’ related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and work experience to successfully perform the duties required of this position. Legal experience is preferred. View complete qualifications in the job description linked below. Submit completed Applications for Employment to the Nez Perce County Personnel Dept., PO Box 896 Lewiston ID  83501 OR to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us. This job posting will remain open until filled. EOE and accords veteran’s preference.

DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

The Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Prosecutor position. Position located in Lewiston, ID at the base of the Hells Canyon and the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers in the Lewis-Clark Valley. Lewiston’s relatively mild climate lends accessibility to a variety of outdoor recreational activities all four seasons. Lewis-Clark State College, the University of Idaho and Washington State University are all within 30 minutes of the LC Valley. The Valley is home to 60,000 residents and is served by a regional airport as well as two US Highways.  

Position primarily handles the prosecution of misdemeanor cases. Refer to Deputy Prosecutor I job description below for additional details on duties and responsibilities. Exempt position paid $73,000-$86,000 annually, DOE/DOQ. Nez Perce County offers exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent 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, 1230 Main Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 OR email ShellyDamato@co.nezperce.id.us. Open Until Filled. EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

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