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

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICES

The Nez Perce County Road Dept is actively recruiting two (2) Heavy Equipment Operators and/or Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentices. 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. One (1) Heavy Equipment Operator position will be based out of the Lewiston shop, and the other will be based out of the Gifford shop. 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. View complete job qualifications in the job description links below. Submit completed Applications for Employment to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us. OR to the Nez Perce County HR Dept., PO Box 896/1230 Main Street Lewiston, ID 83501. Job posting will remain open until filled. EOE and Accords Veteran’s Preference. 

JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER I

Full-time position with the Region II Juvenile Detention Center. Hourly pay offered is $21.57, plus exceptional benefits including:  PERSI retirement, excellent medical/dental/vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave.  

Position provides secure care to juvenile inmates in the Region II Juvenile Detention Center and requires basic knowledge of adolescent development and behavior. Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate/equivalent; at least 21 years of age; two years’ post high school work experience/education; no felony or violent misdemeanor convictions; good physical condition; willingness to work non-traditional hours; and ability to communicate effectively. Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check and attend State of Idaho POST Academy.  View complete job qualifications in the Juvenile Detention Officer I job description linked below. Submit completed Applications for Employment to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us OR turn into the NPC Personnel Dept. 1230 Main Street, Lewiston ID 83501. This job posting will remain open until filled. EOE and accords veteran’s preference.

DEPUTY COURT CLERK

Full-time position with the District Court. $20.20-$21.39/hr, plus exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Deputy Court Clerks work under the direct supervision of the District Court Supervisor. Positions play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient function of a statewide court management system. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, facilitating records and information management, assisting court officials and the public. District Court is a culturally diverse environment, and these positions require exceptional customer service skills. 

Min. Qualifications: High school graduate/equivalent; Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or technical school in a related field; or two years’ related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and work experience to successfully perform the duties required of this position. Legal experience is preferred. View complete qualifications in the job description linked below. Submit completed Applications for Employment to the Nez Perce County Personnel Dept., PO Box 896 Lewiston ID  83501 OR to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us. This job posting will remain open until filled. EOE and accords veteran’s preference.

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.