Executive Recruitment Firm Services

The Vendor is required to provide to conduct a nationwide search for the position of city manager.
- The City provides the following full range of municipal services authorized by its Charter: public safety, streets, sanitation/solid waste, parks/recreation, public improvements, planning and zoning, building services, water and sewer, and general administrative services.
- Needs Assessment and Interviews
•    Interviews with City Council and senior management
•    Review of performance expectations and evaluation criteria
•    Review/update of job description and compensation (if needed)
•    Attendance at a Council meeting (if feasible)
•    Development of a finalized recruitment timeline
•    Development of a comprehensive, full-color Recruitment Profile
- Active Recruitment
•    Direct outreach and networking (primary strategy)
•    Email distribution to approximately 14,000 government professionals
•    Posting on professional association platforms (state associations, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Screening & Background Investigation (Pre-Finalist)
•    Extensive reference interviews (8–12 per candidate; approximately 20 contacted)
•    Criminal, civil, credit, and motor vehicle checks through third-party vendor
•    Internet, media archive, and social media review
•    Education and employment verification (15 years)
•    Written candidate reports for each recommended candidate
- Interview Coordination
•    Community tour and reception
•    One-on-one interviews with each Council Member
•    Formal Council interviews
•    Optional third-party assessments
•    Debrief and facilitated selection
- Negotiation & Ongoing Support
•    Assistance with contract negotiations
•    Continued follow-up after placement
•    Weekly progress updates during recruitment.