Citywide Recruitment Services

The Vendor is required to provide for as-needed, citywide recruitment services to support various departments. 
- Services will assist in developing and executing equitable, inclusive strategies to attract and recruit a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates.
- Professional services that support the continued development and execution of an equitable and diverse strategy in the recruitment of qualified Staff for the City.
- Recruitments for unrepresented and exempt management classifications must align with the City’s policies, executive direction, and applicable memoranda of understanding (MOU) and letters of understanding (LOU).
- This process will identify organizational priorities, current challenges, and opportunities, as well as clarify the expectations of the department Director, City Manager and/or Mayor and City Council regarding the desired competencies, experience, and qualifications of the ideal candidate.
- provide comprehensive recruitment, sourcing, and outreach services designed to attract a highly qualified and diverse pool of qualified candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to public service and to delivering critical programs and services to the residents of the City.
- Proactive engagement with professional organizations, affinity groups, and networks representing historically underrepresented communities, including, but not limited to, organizations serving communities of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented populations.
- A comprehensive advertising strategy that goes beyond traditional job postings by leveraging diverse job boards, professional associations, industry publications, conferences, digital platforms, and social media campaigns to maximize reach and visibility among diverse audiences.
- Development of a high-quality recruitment brochure and supplemental materials that highlight the City, the community, organizational values, leadership expectations, compensation, and a clear commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Identification and direct outreach to organizations, agencies, and industries employing individuals in comparable roles.
- Direct sourcing strategies, including personalized outreach (e.g., phone calls, emails, and networking) to engage high-potential candidates who may not be actively seeking new opportunities.
- Conduct research utilizing professional directories, industry publications, online platforms, and other relevant resources to develop a comprehensive and effective advertising plan.
- Maintain detailed records of all outreach activities, including specific efforts to engage diverse networks, organizations, and individuals.
- Utilize a City-provided or City-approved reporting template to track applicant flow and provide regular (weekly or biweekly) updates to the Human Resources Director or designee, including applicant demographic statistics and outreach effectiveness data
- Ensure the selected candidate completes the City’s official employment application and that demographic data for all applicants is collected, tracked, and reported to the City in alignment with applicable laws and City policies.
- Incorporate inclusive employer branding that reflects the City’s values and commitment to equity, and ensure all candidate interactions are professional, accessible, and reflective of a positive and equitable candidate experience.
- Provide a comprehensive written summary and presentation of top candidates, including an evaluation of each candidate’s qualifications and strengths, along with an overview of the diversity of the candidate pool.
- Identify and recommend candidates who best align with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position, while supporting the City’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation.
- Develop a competency-based, job-related oral evaluation approach tailored to the specific position, ensuring alignment with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and minimizing potential bias.
- Provide draft evaluation materials and tools for review and approval by Human Resources prior to implementation.