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Serving the Community
Thank you for exploring employment opportunities with Franklin County!  Why consider a career in local government service?  The majority of our employees live right here in Franklin County.  Serving our community by working on initiatives and customer service provides the foundation for our small but picturesque communities and economic opportunities to grow which benefits our neighbors, family, and friends.  We strive to make a real difference for local people.   

Application Process
Current openings within Franklin County government can be found below.  Click each job title you are interested in for further information about the position.  To apply, click to download an application form:  Franklin County Job Application or pick up an application from the Auditor's office located in the Courthouse at 12 1st Ave. NW, Hampton.  Unless otherwise noted in the job announcement, a resume is not required but may be attached to your application.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted.  Only authorized County employees have access to applicant information submitted.

Job announcements are normally posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days.  To be considered for a current opening, you must apply within the specified job announcement time frame. 

If you have trouble viewing the list of opportunities, need assistance or require special accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Director at 641-456-6013 or email aemery@co.franklin.ia.us prior to the application deadline. 

Applicants will be subject to background investigations and may be required to submit to a pre-employment physical exam and drug and alcohol screening. 

Equal Opportunity
Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to hiring individuals based on their qualifications and ability to perform the essential job functions of the position to ensure open competition without regard to any characteristic protected by law.  We encourage veterans, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Job Description Post Date Closing Date

Secondary Roads - Seasonal Labor - Mower

The Franklin County Secondary Roads Department is accepting applications for one (1) individual to operate a tractor and mower for cutting roadside brush within the County. Read More
Apr 3, 2024 Apr 19, 2024

Secondary Roads - Seasonal Labor - Signs

The Franklin County Secondary Roads Department is accepting applications for two (2) motivated individuals for sign work which may include placement of signage for road maintenance activities and flagging oncoming traffic to warn of roadwork in progress. Read More
Apr 3, 2024 Apr 19, 2024

Secondary Roads - Seasonal Labor - Truck Driver

The Franklin County Secondary Roads Department is accepting applications for two (2) Truck Drivers to operate dump trucks and tractors.  You will report to the Hampton shed for work within Franklin County. Read More
Apr 3, 2024 Apr 19, 2024

Conservation - Naturalist

Franklin County Conservation is accepting applications for a Naturalist who will foster a love of nature across both Franklin and Wright Counties.
Anticipated start date is July 1st. Read More
Apr 16, 2024 Jun 30, 2024