All position vacancies occurring within Boundary County are typically posted in-house for three working days before being opened to the general public through the Bonners Ferry Job Service. Current county employees may pick up applications during the in-house posting period at the Personnel Office. Once the position vacancy notice has been posted with the Job Service. The Job Service can be reached at (208) 263-7544 ext. 3314. They can also be reached by e-mail: bonnersferrymail@labor.idaho.gov
Boundary County job applications are also available on this website.
Please mail all applications to:

Boundary County Clerk's Office
Attn: Personnel
PO BOX 419
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

Or fax applications to: 208-267-7814
Or deliver application in person to:

Boundary County Courthouse
6452 Kootenai Street
Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Room#22

The applications must be postmarked by the closing date of the job posting.

For a complete listing of job openings in Idaho being processed by the Idaho Career Works Center, visit their web site at labor.idaho.gov.
IT IS THE POLICY of Boundary County to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age (unless a Bonafide job requirement) or disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons.

Boundary County Law Enforcement Application
Boundary County General Application

Full time positions include:
* PERSI retirement program
Health, dental and optical insurance for employee and qualified dependents
with no premium co-pay
* 2 life insurance plans
* 401k offered optionally.
* Holiday pay for 11 recognized Holidays
* (8) hours of vacation and sick time accrued monthly with minimum 40 hours
per week worked

Current County Position Vacancies

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Position: RS17 Personal Services Assistant I
Department: Restorium
Starting Wage: $15.68
Job Summary:
Provides support to residents with day-to-day needs of daily life. Performs personal and housekeeping tasks to the degree a resident cannot do for themselves. As a member of a team, encourage independence, support resident choice and preserve resident dignity in an ethical and professional manner. Needs to be willing to become MED CERTIFIED within 90 days of employment.
NOTE: There is a $ .30 per hour shift differential pay increase for hours worked from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Upon Medication Certification hourly rate increases TO $15.32 per hour.
Experience:
High School or GED. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to read and comprehend written instructions. Must be able to communicate and deal effectively with the elderly. Must pass Criminal History background check, including fingerprinting, and meet all requirements outlined in the Rules for Licensed Residential and Assisted Living Facilities in Idaho. When hired, Boundary County will require First Aid and CPR certification which Boundary County pays for. The Idaho Food Handlers Course may be required if deemed necessary by the Restorium Administrator. Prior direct care experience in similar setting preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Stand or walk up to eight hours a day
Sit up to two hours a day
Frequently support up to 70 pounds
Occasionally lift/carry up to 20 pounds
Frequently kneel, bend and reach
Exposure to cleaning products, fumes, blood and body fluids
Closing Date: open until filled

______________________________________________________________________________Position: Communication Specialist
Starting Wage: $21.23
Typical hours: 40 hours per week, various shifts. Must work weekends and holidays as required.
Position Summary:
Monitors radios and answers telephone, including 911 system, and relays accurate and pertinent information to appropriate agency or agencies necessary to ensure a rapid and effective response. Enters data on all wanted, missing or runaway persons, protection orders, vehicles, stolen firearms and other information into nationwide law enforcement database, and provides information to law enforcement officers in the field on license registration, warrants and dangerous suspects to ensure officer safety.
Experience Required:
Experience in computer operation, data processing and general office skills. Education or experience in law enforcement practices and procedures preferred. Must pass ILETS / NCIC entry and inquiry test within six months of employment,and maintain ILETS certification annually. Must attend two-week Basic POST Dispatch Academy during first year of employment and one-week advanced POST Dispatch Academy within 36 months of employment and attend other classes and seminars as required. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a clear, strong voice and the ability to remain composed and professional under extremely stressful situations. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to perform numerous tasks simultaneously and with constant interruption. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have above-average ability to gather information from a number of sources, render a rapid decision as to the most effective response, and communicate information accurately yet concisely. Must be able to remain on-station for extended periods, ensuring that the communications center does not go un-staffed.

Subject to attend various classes and seminars throughout the year, some involving spending nights away from home. UPON OBTAINING POST DISPATCH ACADEMY CERTIFICATION, salary will increase.50 an hour
Closing Date: 10/31/2024
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Position: SW05-4 Rural site Monitor-Temporary
Department: Solid Waste

Starting Wage: 15.68 per hour
Typical work hours: varied
Job Summary: Temporary fill in position. Visually examine incoming waste and direct public to appropriate dump area. Keep work area clean and free of debris allowing public access to all facilities offered.
Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent. minimum of one year of work-related experience preferred.
Closing Date: 11/08/2024
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Position# RB10 Equipment Shop Supervisor
Starting Wage: $24.39
Typical work hours:
40 hours per week; shift varies by season. Must be able to work long overtime hours in the event of emergency.

Job Summary:
Supervises all operations with or originating from the Boundary County maintenance and repair shop including fleet maintenance and repair, in-house and mobile. Supervises, recruits and trains master mechanics, assigns tasks and projects, schedules and oversees maintenance performed by other county employees. Schedules and implements major repairs and annual routine maintenance for county owned vehicles and equipment. Maintains shop inventory. Must have and maintain a valid Idaho Commercial Driver's License Class A with a tanker endorsement and no restrictions.
Experience Required:
High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years' experience as a master mechanic. Basic heavy equipment operator skills. Advanced knowledge and skill in welding, fabrication, hydraulics, electrical and electronic systems, diagnostics and repairs on all types of vehicle and equipment. Requires continuing education to keep current with latest technologies. Minimum two years' supervisory experience. Safety training and thorough knowledge of departmental, DOT, OSHA and MSHA regulations and rules. High level of computer skills and knowledge of applications including word processing, spread sheets and data bases. Must have and maintain a valid Idaho Commercial Driver’s License Class A. Must be able to respond to emergencies or critical incidents, often under adverse conditions. Must be qualified and updated on all skills required of Heavy Equipment Operator. Directly supervises master mechanics on a daily basis.

Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Closing date: 11/15/2024
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Position: SW03 Equipment Operator
Department: Solid Waste
Starting wage: $21.23
Typical work hours: 40 hours per week, some overtime may be required.
Job Summary:
Under general supervision of the Supervisor or Landfill Foreman, operates and maintains a variety of complex heavy equipment, machinery and tools used for maintenance, construction and repair of boxes and box sites. Performs all work and duties required to maintain a safe, productive department. FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS. Typical shift, 7:30 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.

Experience Required:
High school diploma or equivalent. Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho Commercial Driver’s License Class B; may require Class H and Class N endorsements. Minimum of two years related experience required. Prefer landfill operation experience. Must have heavy equipment operator experience.
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Closing Date: 11/29/2024
_____________________________________________________________________________Position: SW05-Rural Site Monitor-Naples

Department: Solid Waste

Typical work hours:
MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 9am-6pm

Job Summary
Visually examine incoming waste and direct public to appropriate dump area. Keep work area clean and free of debris allowing public access to all facilities offered.
WORK HOURS: Part-time - approximately 29 hours per week. This position is at the COPELAND transfer site. Also may be required to fill in for other shifts as needed.

BENEFITS INCLUDED: Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho. NO medical benefits included.

Experience Required:
High school diploma or equivalent; minimum of one year of work-related experience preferred.
Closing Date: 11/22/2024