Now hiring: Franklin County workers star in new video series
Opportunities to move up the ladder and benefits are two big things that made Melissa Negley, who recently retired as chief deputy treasurer, and Lt. Andrew Carter, of the sheriff's office, want to stay employed in Franklin County for many years.
Carter and Negley are the stars of the first part of a video campaign Franklin County launched Jan. 19 to showcase the wide range of career fields and jobs that make the county function and to boost job recruitment efforts. Internet marketing firm Cross and Cross, of Chambersburg, is producing the series.
Upcoming videos will show what work is like for employees across some of the county's dozens of departments and facilities, including Franklin County Jail, Franklin County Department of Emergency Services, Franklin County Children and Youth Services, and others.
“There are more than 50 departments within our county’s government structure, each with unique roles and opportunities for career development at all levels,” Franklin County Chairman Dave Keller said in a news release. “Our hope is that by showcasing real Franklin County employees talking about real positions, we can interest candidates to join our workforce to serve our residents. It’s also an opportunity to retain Franklin County’s home-grown talent as well as attract the best and brightest to our area for good-paying jobs and career opportunities.”
The video campaign will be shown at job fairs, at job interviews and other events where the county might attract new employees, Human Resources Director Tiffany Bloyer said.
Employees talk up jobs, benefits
In the video on Franklin County's Youtube page, Carter and Negley shared how their entries into the county's employment pool led them to higher positions under the county umbrella.
Carter began at the sheriff's office in 2008, according to a news release about an award he won in 2017 for his work as sheriff's deputy. Despite intending to use the sheriff's office as a "stepping stone" in his career in law enforcement, he stayed because he came to love the work and saw there were opportunities to move up. He is now the lieutenant of operations.
Negley retired after 33 years with the county, 18 of them as the finance coordinator at the former county-owned nursing home. She saw the county had an opening for second deputy treasurer and, seeing "personal growth" in that opportunity, she successfully went out for the job. She was eventually promoted to chief deputy treasurer, which is just below the elected treasurer.
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Negley and Carter shared how the county's benefits program has, and will, help them in their personal lives.
Negley said she is grateful for paid time off.
"I have always been able to be there for my kids when they were ill, and now as my parents age I'm able to take off and I'm able to accompany them to their doctor's appointments," she said.
Carter promoted the county's tuition reimbursement program, saying he plans to use it to complete his bachelor's degree. He said he also plans to go for a master's degree.
In addition to PTO and tuition reimbursement, other benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability and other voluntary insurance programs, a pension program, and more, according to the county's website.
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How to get a job in Franklin County
There were 26 open jobs listed on Franklin County's website as of Friday morning. Some of them are:
- custodial worker ($13.19/hour)
- administrative assistant ($17.23/hour)
- court reporter ($23.73 - $30.38/hour)
- application programmer analyst ($51,708.80 to $66,144)
- shift supervisor at the county's communications center ($57,524.10/year)
For a full list of job openings and details, go to bit.ly/FranklinCountyEmployment. Interested individuals can also contact the Franklin County Human Resources Department at 717-261-3150 or hr@franklincountypa.gov.
Amber South can be reached at asouth@publicopinionnews.com.