Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-11-06 Workshop — reading text

proposal we point out several factors about our firm and our approach that will be of significant benefit to the City: into the criteria We are results oriented. Once the recruitment profile is approved, we " lock" recruit and evaluate candidates who meet your criteria. We do established and carefully identify, not simply bring forward candidates whom we may al! eady know. for the public Our key staff members have extensive experience in conducting executive searches sector throughout the nation. We are committed to complete client satisfaction. Our successful placement- oriented approach will work is realistic, timely and that it has the full commitment and ensure that the project practical, of the that successful placement will be facilitated. support City so a to reduce expenses We use discount airfares and leverage trips between clients whenever possible to our clients. are state- We are leaders in the field of executive search in the public sector and our methodologies of- the- art. We can address all aspects of your assignment. a selection from our recommended group of Every search that we have conducted has resulted in chief executives and candidates. Our experience includes large and small organizations, and in our client's positions subordinate level positions. More than 95% of our placements have remained for more than five years. our clients. Our style is interactive. That is, we strive to build a partnership with are women and/ or We are experts in EEO/ M recruitment. Approximately 25% of our placements minorities. 1 BEACH, FLORIDA by Slavin Management Consultants Prepared for the CITY OF FORT WAL TON PROJECT SUMMARY 1I We recommend a five- step process as follows: Develop job qualifications and requirements for the position the "Recruitment Profile." Identify and recruit qualified candidates. Evaluate prospective candidates. Make recommendations, help in selection and facilitate employment. Establish evaluation criteria and follow- up. Each step of this process is described below. A. Deve/ oo Position Profile We will meet with the City Administrator and other elected and appointed officials of his choosing to learn the well as preferred City's needs, focus and requirements such as experience, education and training as traits. In the recruitment profile, will spend a considerable management style and personal developing we the of the in Fort Walton Beach to gather additional information about amount of time at beginning process the City and to ascertain, the unique challenges of the job and the general environment within which the position functions. Once we have gained the necessary information, we will prepare a draft recruitment profile and review it with the City to arrive at a general agreement regarding the specifications for the position. The final profile will include information about the region, the City of Fort Walton Beach, the City government, the Department of Finance and Information Services, major issues to be faced, the position and the selection criteria established. B. Identifv Qualified Candidates We will first review our database to find those candidates whom we may already know and/ or already have we will rely most heavily on file who may meet your specifications. Although the above process is valuable, on our own contacts in related fields and on our own experience. In other words, through " networking," we search for the best- qualified candidates and invite them to apply for the position. will conduct a professional In this effort, we utilize appropriate professional organizations. our established contacts, and our knowledge of quality jurisdictions and their employees. We will prepare and place advertisements in professional publications. We will acknowledge all resumes received and thoroughly screen all potential candidates. C. Evaluate Prosoective Candidates Preliminary Screening and Progress Report Criteria for the preliminary screening will be contained in the approved " Recruitment Profile." They may include such items as education, technical knowledge, experience, accomplishments, management style, on data contained in the personal traits, etc. Screening of candidates against those criteria will be based resume and other data provided by the candidates and on our knowledge of the organizations in which they work. At this stage, each must meet the minimum qualifications specified in the Recruitment Profile. and We request that all candidates provide us, in writing, substantial information about their accomplishments is verified and, at the City' option, may s be further their management style and philosophy. This information and tested by having the finalists respond to a supplemental questionnaire and/ or complete management these instruments for the City as well. leadership style inventories. We interpret Slavin Management Consultants 2 Prepared for the CITY OF FORT WAL TON BEACH, FLORIDA by  will be top We will provide a progress report on a number of semifinalist candidates. These individuals who meet the s specifications for the position. With guidance from the City, we will City' prospects clearly narrow the semifinalist candidate group on the basis of refined criteria. During this meeting we will determine relative to interview questionsthat we will write as well as the candidate rating and scoring City's expectations final report. processes which will be included in our D. Selection and Emolovment In- depth Screening and Final Report interest in. Proper At this point, we will interview those semifinalist candidates whom the City has the greatest fit" is as important as technical ability. We assess both. In order to better assess candidates' management interview each in his or her present work environment. style and interpersonal characteristics, we personally and We will closely examine each candidate' s experience, qualifications, achievements, management style in interpersonal skills in view of the selection criteria and our professional expertise evaluating the quality of such qualifications, skills and achievements. demonstrate their overall We conduct in- depth background checks on those individuals who continue to detailed and extensive reference checks which cover a minimum suitability for the position. Included are to individuals who are now or have period of ten years. In conducting these, it is our practice speak directly to We ask each candidate to provide us with a been in positions to evaluate the candidate' s job performance. references. We then network these references to other persons who know the candidate. large number of each candidate. These references and evaluations are combined to In this way, we thoroughly evaluate provide frank and objective appraisals of the top candidates. and graduate college As part of our evaluation process we conduct credit checks and verify undergraduate records and driving record checks. At the City's option, degrees. We also conduct criminal history, civil court centers and/ psychological ( or similar) testing of the candidates. ( These we can arrange for assessment or in extra cost.) optional items will result in Fort Walton Beach. These We will then present a group of well- qualified finalist candidates for interviews and it will then be a matter final candidates will not be ranked because, at this point, they will