Kootenai County

At Kootenai County we believe in professionalism, customer focus, accountability, communication, and teamwork. Kootenai County employees take pride in providing quality, cost-effective public resources to our community. Kootenai County has approximately 800 employees and has an operating budget of around $85M. Kootenai County is a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, though it is not part of the State government. Three elected commissioners serve as the board of county commissioners. The board serves as the taxing authority, the contracting body and the chief administrators of public funds. Six additional elected officials carry out specific public functions. These include: the Sheriff (chief law enforcement officer), Prosecutor (chief law enforcement officer), Assessor (determines property values, administers property taxation system, and acts as agent for the State Department of Transportation by licensing and titling vehicles), Treasurer (tax collector, public administrator), Clerk/Auditor (maintains fiscal accounts, budget officer, recorder, clerk of district court), and Coroner (determines causes of deaths in the County). WE ARE HIRING: We are looking for qualified professionals to join our team! View our job openings or sign up for job alerts at: www.kcgov.us. Employee Benefits: Kootenai County offers a competitive benefits package, including affordable and comprehensive health insurance, life/disability insurance, and a pension plan through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), with an 11.32% employer contribution (11.66% for public safety). PERSI members are fully vested after 5 years of employment, and receive a lifetime monthly payment upon retirement, which can pass to an employee's contingent annuitant. To learn more about our benefits visit: www.kcgov.us. Our Location: Located in northern Idaho, and home to approximately 150,000 residents, Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakes--an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The largest city and county seat is located in beautiful Coeur d'Alene and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. "Our stable economy, low crime rate, and relatively low cost of living in the U.S. attract many looking for a new place to call home, or relocate their business to a location that offers them and their employees an amazing lifestyle in the heart of paradise. Coeur d'Alene attracts visitors from around the world. Once here, many opt to make Coeur d’Alene their permanent home or invest in a vacation home." (CDA Chamber of Commerce). Equal Opportunity Employer / Veteran's Preference / Drug Free Workplace