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

DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

The Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Prosecutor. Position is 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. Exempt positions paid $74,360 - $85,000 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: Raychel, PO Box 896, Lewiston, ID 83501 OR email RaychelLohman@co.nezperce.id.us. Open Until Filled. EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

JUDICIAL STAFF ATTORNEY

The Nez Perce County District Court is accepting applications for a Judicial Staff Attorney. This full-time, exempt position is paid $64,958-$76,413 annually, and will receive exceptional NPC employee benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical/vision/dental insurance, and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Position is located in Lewiston, ID at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers. Lewiston’s mild climate lends accessibility to a variety of outdoor recreational activities all four seasons.    

The Judicial Staff Attorney works under the supervision of an assigned District Judge. Position’s primary responsibility is to assist judges by conducting in-depth legal research, analyzing case records, filings and drafting legal memoranda, opinions and orders to help the Court efficiently resolve legal issues and manage its caseload. Successful candidate must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law within the State of Idaho OR immediately eligible for a limited license and able to take and pass the next available Idaho State Bar exam with continued employment contingent upon passing the bar exam and becoming licensed to practice law in the State of Idaho. View complete job requirements in the job description linked below. Submit resumes to charlahall@co.nezperce.id.us. This job posting will remain open until filled. EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

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.