The Vendor is required to provide skilled independent executive search consultants to assist the city with conducting a search that will lead to the selection of a new city manager.
- Service include:
• Develop a comprehensive community and position profile based on information obtained in individual meetings with city commission, current city manager and department directors.
• Review current compensation and benefit package and if necessary, recommend changes based upon market and competitive conditions.
• Develop a marketing strategy for the position to include advertisement with professional organizations, use of internet and social media, and direct recruitment of candidates.
• Implement screening process to identify candidates most closely meeting the needs of the city.
• Conduct in-depth personal interviews of top candidates identified through initial screening process with the goal of presenting 3-5 semi-finalist for consideration by city commission.
• Conduct criminal, driving, credit and related background check of semi-finalists and prepare a comprehensive written report on background, strengths, challenges, and accomplishments of semi-finalists and present to city commission.
• Upon completion of candidate interviews with city commission, facilitate finalist(s) tour of the city and informal meeting with department heads. Solicit feedback from participants on perception of candidates and prepare written report for the city commission.
• Conduct detailed background investigations and verify references and credentials of finalists.
• Assist in the final interview and selection process as directed by city commission. May include coordinating candidate travel arrangements, development of interview questions and processes, and recordkeeping. Interviews must be conducted in compliance with the open meetings act.
• Coordinate and/or conduct any additional assessments as directed by the city commission.
• The current city manager and human resource director will facilitate a community visit with finalist and his/her family.
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
