Executive Recruitment Services

The vendor required to provide executive recruitment services for include:
1. Collaboration and consultation
•    Work closely with the city council subcommittee and human resources to confirm the desired qualifications, leadership style, experience, and competencies for the next city manager.
•    Provide expert advice on best practices in executive recruitment, assessment tools, and stakeholder engagement.
2. Recruitment planning and execution
•    Develop and finalize a comprehensive recruitment schedule, including review, interview, and selection phases.
•    Conduct a national search, prepare the job announcement, design recruitment materials, and advertise through appropriate channels.
•    Implement a proactive outreach strategy, including direct and targeted engagement with potential candidates.
3. Candidate evaluation and screening
•    Review and evaluate all applications; verify credentials, qualifications, and references.
•    Conduct preliminary interviews with qualified candidates.
•    Perform in-depth background and professional reference checks for finalists.
•    Prepare and present a written summary of each top candidate’s background, strengths, and accomplishments.
4. Coordination and logistics
•    Manage all communication, documentation, and record keeping throughout the recruitment process.
•    Coordinate travel arrangements for finalists and their spouses (if applicable).
•    Assist in preparing interview materials, including questions and evaluation tools.
•    Participate in and support the city’s interview and selection process.
5. Compensation and offer support
•    Provide comparative compensation data and assist cog in negotiating employment terms with the selected candidate.

- Contract Period/Term: 5 years