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.

Adult Detention Deputy

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The Nez Perce County Road Dept is actively recruiting for one (1) Heavy Equipment Operator or Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice position. Starting hourly pay range for Heavy Equipment Operators is $22.65 -$24.00, DOE/DOQ.  Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice starting hourly pay is $21.57. Both positions receive exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical/dental/vision insurance for employees and qualified dependents, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave.
 
Heavy Equipment Operators work under the supervision of the Area Foreman and will operate heavy equipment during construction, maintenance and repair activities on County roads and structures. Min. Qualifications: High school graduate/equivalent and at least two years’ verifiable work experience operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator position requires a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement. Nez Perce County will assist new Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice hires in obtaining Class A CDL certification. This position is based out of the Lewiston shop, and it is preferable successful hires reside within 30 minutes of the appropriate Road and Bridge Department headquarters site. Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Drug testing upon hire and random testing while employed. View complete position qualifications in the job description links below. Completed Applications for Employment (linked above) must be submitted to the NPC Personnel Dept., 1230 Main Street, Lewiston ID 83501 Job posting will remain open until filled. EOE and Accords Veteran’s Preference.

BAILIFFS

Seeking Part-Time Bailiffs for the Nez Perce County District Court. Bailiffs are typically scheduled fewer than 19 hours weekly and are paid $20.50/hr with no benefits. Primary responsibilities include: Maintaining order in the courtroom during trials and guarding jurors from outside contact; checking courtrooms for safety and cleanliness; enforcing courtroom rules of behavior; stopping people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury; occasionally providing jury escort to areas outside courtroom to prevent jury contact with public; providing assistance in preparing the court calendar; assisting with coordination of custody lists for court with Sheriff’s Office; and light cleaning of the courtroom and jury room.  

Min. Qualifications: High school graduate/equivalent; previous law enforcement or courtroom work experience preferred; proficiency operating computers and using Microsoft Office programs; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; valid driver’s license; and ability to pass a background check. View complete job description in the link below and submit completed Application for Employment to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us or to the Nez Perce County Human Resources Dept. 1230 Main Street Lewiston, ID 83501. EOE and Accords Veteran’s Preference.

CIVIL DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

The Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office is recruiting a full-time Civil Deputy Prosecutor II. Position is 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 oversees and prosecutes civil and criminal forfeiture proceedings; carries out a broad range of complex civil legal assignments and limited criminal assignments under the direction of the Nez Perce County Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Civil and Criminal Deputies. Exempt position paid $78,832 - $96,000 annually, DOE. 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: Raychel, 1230 Main Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 OR email RaychelLohman@co.nezperce.id.us. Open Until Filled. 

EXTRA HELP ON-CALL JUVENILE DETENTION SUPPORT TECHNICIANS

Extra Help Part-Time positions available with the NPC Region II Juvenile Detention Center. Positions are paid $17.00/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 link below. Completed Applications for Employment (linked above) must be submitted to the NPC Personnel Dept., 1230 Main St., Lewiston, ID 83501. This advertisement will remain open until an adequate number of Extra Help On-Call Juvenile Detention Support Technicians are on the registry at the Region II Juvenile Detention Center.

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