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

CUSTODIAN

Nez Perce County is seeking a full-time custodian in our Maintenance/Custodial Dept. Hourly pay offered is $18.68-$19.78 plus exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical insurance for employees/eligible dependents, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave.  

Custodial work shifts are regularly scheduled during evening hours. Positions perform a variety of cleaning duties to maintain county buildings in a safe, clean and sanitary condition. Qualified applicants must have sufficient custodial training and work experience to successfully perform the duties required. Successful hires must also be able to pass a background check. View complete job qualifications in the Custodian job description link below. Completed Applications for Employment must be emailed to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us or turned into the NPC Personnel Dept, PO Box 896, 1225 Idaho St, Lewiston ID  83501. Posting will remain open until filled.

DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS

The Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office is accepting applications for two full-time Deputy Prosecutor positions commencing employment October 1, 2024. Positions 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.  

Positions primarily handle the prosecution of misdemeanor cases. Refer to Deputy Prosecutor I job description below for additional details on duties and responsibilities. Exempt positions 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, 1113 F Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 OR email ShellyDamato@co.nezperce.id.us. Open Until Filled. EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

DEPUTY COURT CLERK

Full-time position with the District Court. $18.68-$20.00/hr, plus exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Deputy Court Clerks independently perform a wide variety of duties to maintain court operations and facilitate records and information management requiring a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. Position interacts with litigants, defendants, attorneys, representatives from other agencies and members of the public. 

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 working experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the work required. Excellent customer service skills are required, as well as the ability to maintain positive working relationships. View complete job qualifications in the Deputy Court Clerk job description below.

Completed Applications for Employment must be submitted to Charla Hall, HR Coordinator at the Nez Perce County Personnel Dept., PO Box 896 Lewiston ID 83501 OR @ charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us. Job posting will remain open until filled. EOE and accords veteran’s preference. 

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS and/or
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICES

The Nez Perce County Road Dept is actively recruiting Heavy Equipment Operators and/or Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentices. Starting hourly pay for Heavy Equipment Operators $21.62-$22.89, DOE/DOQ. Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice starting hourly pay is $20.59. 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. It is preferable successful hires reside within 30 minutes of the appropriate Road and Bridge Department headquarters site. Drug testing upon hire and random testing while employed. 

To apply, please complete an Application for Employment and submit to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us. Job posting will remain open until filled. EOE and Accords Veteran’s Preference.

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.

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