City Manager Executive Recruitment Services

The Vendor is required to provide executive search services firms and consultants to manage the recruitment process for the position of City Manager. Interested firms should have experience in municipal executive search services.
- Provide a comprehensive recruitment and hiring services scope which includes the identification, vetting, and recruitment of a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates who possess the strategic vision and administrative expertise necessary to lead the City’s departments and offices.
- Planning & Development
•    Conduct a robust engagement process with the mayor & council and staff to clarify and develop a candidate profile that meets the city’s desired qualifications, skills, and experience.
•    Using the agreed-upon candidate profile, the firm shall recommend to the mayor & council a salary range for the position, an advertising plan to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates, and a timetable for the recruitment.
- Recruitment
•    Advertise the position nationwide to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
•    Take receipt of all resumes and other applicable documents from candidates.
•    Conduct in-depth reviews of candidates’ credentials using criteria established from a stakeholder meeting/hearing, including the council and interested members of our community.
- Selection & recommendation
•    Select the most qualified, skilled, and articulate candidates for the council to review and provide a written report summarizing results and the identification of up to ten candidates for consideration.
•    Arrange for and/or conduct finalist(s) professional background investigation(s).
•    Advise the council on interview strategies, techniques, questions, etc., as needed.
•    Assist with employment negotiations if requested or as deemed necessary.
•    Disclose any previous relationships between the firm and all candidates being considered.