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

VICTIM ADVOCATE/LEGAL ASSISTANT

Full-time position with the Prosecutor’s Office. $18.85 - $21.03/hour, DOE, plus an exceptional benefits package including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical insurance and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave.  

Position is responsible for supplying victim advocacy on juvenile and misdemeanor cases, obtaining all restitution figures and documentation for the juvenile and misdemeanor cases, providing clerical and legal secretarial support on all misdemeanor domestic violence/CPOR cases as is required by the supervising Deputy Prosecutors. Position prepares routine legal documents, orders and correspondence, files, scans, schedules appointments and interviews. Position also provides backup for the Victim-Witness Coordinator as well as other legal assistants as necessary. 

Min. Qualifications: High School graduate/equivalent; Associate’s Degree or Certificate in the legal field from an accredited college or vocation school; at least two years’ related work experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the work required. Prior experience working with victims is preferred. Must be able to pass a background check. View complete job requirements in the job description linked below. Completed Applications for Employment (also linked below) must be submitted to CharlaHall@co.nezperce.id.us or to Charla Hall, HR Coordinator, NPC Personnel Dept., PO Box 896, Lewiston ID 83501, by Monday, January 31, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. EOE and accords veteran’s preference. 

SEASONAL HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

The NPC Road Dept is seeking Seasonal, On-Call Heavy Equipment Operators. Pay is $18.50/hr. Positions operate heavy equipment during the winter season, maintaining Nez Perce County roads. If interested in seasonal, part-time Heavy Equipment work, please submit a completed Application for Employment to Charla Hall (charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us) in the NPC Personnel Department at PO Box 896, 1225 Idaho Street, Lewiston ID 83501.

ON-CALL JUVENILE DETENTION SUPPORT TECHNICIANS

On-call positions available with the NPC Region II Juvenile Detention Center. Positions are paid $13.00/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 On-Call 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.