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.

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CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST

Nez Perce County Information Systems is actively recruiting for a Cyber Security Specialist. Salary offered is $63,836-$70,000 DOE/DOQ, plus exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical/dental/vision insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Position is responsible for protecting NPC computer systems and networks from cyber threats. Monitors network traffic and server logs for suspicious activity, applies operation system updates, conducts employee cyber awareness training and regular security assessments and audits, and responds to and mitigates security breaches or attacks. Min. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Network Security or related field preferred and at least 5 years’ work experience in an Information Technology Environment OR equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to do the work. View complete job description linked below. Submit completed Applications for Employment to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us. 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, 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. 

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