Welcome to the Valley County Human Resources Page! 

The Valley County Human Resources Department is dedicated to fostering a professional and inclusive workplace that attracts, develops, and retains talented individuals committed to serving our community. Our mission is to provide exceptional support and guidance in recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and professional development. We strive to enhance organizational effectiveness, promote employee well-being, and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, ultimately contributing to the efficient delivery of services to our residents. Through collaboration and innovation, we aim to create a positive work environment that empowers employees and enhances the overall quality of life in Valley County.

Community Overview

Valley County is a scenic rural county located in west central Idaho. Nestled amongst some of Idaho’s most picturesque mountain ranges and national forests, Valley County boasts an outdoor landscape that most other places can only dream of.  Our small and friendly population, with their easy-going way of life and strong connection to the land, makes for a place that’s unhurried, unspoiled, and unassuming.

With endless fun outdoor opportunities available, Valley County is consistently voted the #1 recreation destination in Idaho.  Whether it’s boating on one of our many lakes, whitewater rafting in one of our rivers, skiing at one of our resorts, or luxuriating in one of our natural hot springs, we have whatever your favorite outdoor activity is.  Camping in the summer, snowmobiling in the winter, flyfishing, ice fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, or snowshoeing, Valley County has it all.

Working for Valley County

Valley County Government’s purpose is to protect the public and provide services to individuals, businesses, and the local community in a manner which supports and sustains social and economic prosperity for its citizens.  The range of services Valley County provides impacts every citizen and visitor to the county, and covers such things as public safety, law enforcement, road maintenance, recreation, and economic development.

In many cases, choosing a career with Valley County is more of a personal calling than a simple job opportunity.  It can require dedication and commitment to public service in ways that touch on the lives of everyone within the county.  It’s an honorable career choice – one whose rewards often times far exceed a typical paycheck.

The variety of work done by Valley County is what really sets it apart from any other employer in the county.  We’re one of the largest employers in the county, we perform a wider range of work than anyone else, and we impact the lives of everyone who lives here, visits here, or is just passing through.

Career Choice

With more than 100 different job titles spread out over dozens of categories of work, Valley County can offer opportunities for anyone interested in a long-term career.  Whether the job is entry level, mid-career, or advanced professional; whether you prefer working in an office or working outside; whether you like wearing business attire, wearing a professional uniform, or dressing casual; or whatever it is that motivates and gives you a sense of personal satisfaction, Valley County has a job – and a career – for you.

Advancement Potential

Valley County is an excellent place to work for those interested in career development and promotion.  With over 100 different job titles, most positions with Valley County have an established career path.  When filling vacancies within the county, department managers are encouraged to look within our organization first to find qualified individuals to promote into those vacancies.  It’s only after we’ve done this that we look externally to fill an open position.  It’s just one of the ways that Valley County works to help develop and promote its professional workforce and to make us an employer of choice for career-minded individuals.

Challenging Work

In many cases, working for Valley County is unlike working anywhere else in the county.  This is largely because much of the work we do is unique and not replicated by anyone else.  But it’s also because the nature of the work done in county government frequently involves working in challenging fields where the impact on the community is greatest.  Whether it’s protecting our local communities and its citizens, maintaining and overseeing our roads and waterways, promoting business opportunities, or developing recreation activities, working for county government is usually some of the most challenging – and the most rewarding – work done anywhere you’ll find.

Making a Difference

Put simply, working in county government means serving the public.  And by doing so, Valley County employees get the chance to have a positive impact on everyone who lives and visits here.  Whether it’s family, friends, neighbors, or even complete strangers, employees of Valley County get the personal satisfaction of knowing that the work they do can make things better for everyone.  It’s not always easy, but at the end of the day it’s nice to know that the work you did made a difference in someone’s life.