Consulting Search Firm Services

The Vendor is required to provide executive recruitment and search consulting firms to provide professional recruitment services for the search, evaluation, and recommendation of qualified candidates for positions as they arise for all managerial, engineering and other levels.
- Requirement:
1. Position assessment and recruitment strategy
• Meet with authority representatives and designated officials;
• Review organizational structure, operational requirements, and position responsibilities;
• Develop and refine job descriptions and qualifications;
• Prepare a recruitment strategy and schedule;
• Identify desired qualifications, certifications, and competencies.
2. Recruitment and outreach
• Conduct a regional and national recruitment effort;
• Advertise positions in appropriate professional publications, associations, and electronic platforms;
• Conduct direct outreach and targeted recruitment efforts;
• Utilize professional industry networks associated with:
• Water and wastewater utilities;
• Municipal utilities authorities;
• Public works operations;
• Engineering management;
• Public-sector infrastructure operations.
3. Candidate screening and evaluation
• Review resumes and applications;
• Verify credentials and qualifications;
• Conduct preliminary interviews;
• Evaluate technical qualifications, management experience, and regulatory familiarity;
• Assess candidates’ experience with:
• Water and wastewater operations;
• Utility infrastructure management;
• Capital improvement programs;
• Regulatory compliance;
• Public-sector budgeting and administration.
4. Candidate presentation
• A shortlist of highly qualified candidates;
• Written candidate summaries;
• Professional references and background information;
• Recommendations regarding candidate strengths and suitability.
5. Interview and selection assistance
• Coordinate interviews;
• Assist with interview questions and evaluation criteria;
• Participate in interview processes as requested;
• Assist with final selection recommendations;
• Assist with salary and contract negotiations if requested.