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

SENIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Full-time position with the Planning & Building Dept.$17.61-$20.71/hr., DOE, plus an exceptional benefits package including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical/dental/vision insurance, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. 

Position works closely with Planner and Building Official, providing customer service assistance for the Planning & Building Dept. Position also provides general receptionist/clerical support to other Brammer Building offices. Min. Qualifications:  High school graduate/equivalent; at least two years’ general office experience; proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office computer programs; excellent communication skills; and the ability to establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with co-workers and the general public. View complete job qualifications in the job description linked below. Completed Applications for Employment must be submitted to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us or to the NPC Personnel Dept. 1225 Idaho St., Lewiston, ID 83501 no later than Monday, April 3, 2023. EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

SENIOR DEPUTY RECORDER

Full-time position with the Nez Perce County Auditor’s Office. $18.48-$21.75 DOE/DOQ, plus exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical/vision/dental insurance and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave.  

Position is responsible for advanced clerical duties in the maintenance of complex filing and recording systems. Senior Deputy Recorders administer Federal, State and local laws with regards to recording and processing a variety of documents and are responsible for daily and monthly balancing of accounts.
  
Min. Qualifications: High school graduate/equivalent; Associates’ degree in a related field and at least two years’ clerical work experience; however, additional years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational requirement. Banking and/or land title experience preferred. Applicants must be proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office programs; have excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with co-workers and the public. View complete job qualifications in the job description linked below. Completed Applications for Employment must be submitted to the Personnel Dept., PO Box 896 Lewiston ID  83501 no later than Wednesday, March 22, 2023. EOE and accords veteran’s preference.

ELECTIONS/JURY SPECIALIST

Full-time position with the Clerk/Auditor’s Office. Hourly pay $18.48-$21.18/hr., DOE, plus exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical/dental/vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Position is responsible for senior-level clerical work pertaining to elections and jury selection, maintaining complex filing and recording systems, administering adherence to Federal, State and Local laws, and performing other clerical duties as required. During elections, this position supervises approximately 175 election personnel. Min. Qualifications: High school graduate/equivalent; Associate’s degree from an accredited college or technical school in a related field and at least two years’ clerical work experience preferred, however additional years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of the educational requirement. Must be proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office programs, possess excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, co-workers and election personnel. Successful completion of a background check is 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, Nez Perce County Personnel Dept., PO Box 896, Lewiston ID  83501. Open until filled. EOE and accords veteran’s preference.

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 preference to qualifying veterans.

EXTRA HELP PART-TIME JUVENILE DETENTION SUPPORT TECHNICIANS

Extra Help Part-Time positions available with the NPC Region II Juvenile Detention Center. Positions are paid $15.00/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 Extra Help Part-Time 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.