Career Opportunities

Franklin County offers opportunities for training and development. There are various programs at both the employee and supervisor levels. For more information on these programs, contact Keri Kenney at krkenney@franklincountypa.gov. 

Are you looking to further your leadership skills and move up in your employment? Franklin County has a formal in-house Leadership Development Program (LDP) to help prepare our employees for such roles. This is a year-long program that meets on a monthly basis that includes a variety of topics, books, projects and volunteer work to teach employees leadership skills. No supervisor experience is necessary to apply. Employees are eligible to apply after approximately one year of employment.

Manager Boot Camp for employees and supervisors meets quarterly to help staff further expand their leadership skills by learning a variety of topics. Sign ups are first come, first serve. No supervisor experience is necessary to apply. Employees are eligible to apply after approximately one year of employment.

Are you applying for a supervisor role but unsure of the possible challenges ahead? Look no further! Franklin County is committed to setting supervisors up for success. Current and new supervisors can attend supervisor trainings. Topics include interviewing, disciplining, difficult conversations, employee recognition and engagement, evaluating and more!

Aside from supervisor and leadership related-trainings, the county offers a variety of training opportunities for all employees. These can range from CPR/First Aid, Operation Save a Life (Narcan), Stop the Bleed, self defense, drug trends, active shooter, various wellness topics, Microsoft Office and much more. Countywide training opportunities are constantly growing and changing to meet the needs of the workforce. Additionally, your department may also offer a variety of training you may need for your specific position.