Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Harbor Department is seeking SOQs from experienced firms to conduct nationwide recruitment and selection for a variety of Harbor Department management positions. The purpose of this RFQ is to select a pool of as-needed, qualified executive search firms to address recruitment needs. 1. Confer with the Executive Director (or Designee) and other key stakeholders to obtain input, and expectations on the duties and responsibilities of the vacant position; 2. Develop a position description reflecting the current duties and responsibilities; 3. Develop a position profile describing the desired qualifications, attributes, experience and personal characteristics that will be used to recruit highly qualified candidates for the position; 4. Develop a Career Opportunity Announcement describing the Harbor Department and its operations, current issues, a position overview, desired candidate profile and qualifications, and compensation and benefits of the position; 5. Develop all application and evaluation materials to be utilized in the selection process; 6. Conduct recruitment activities that actively seek candidates with superior qualifications, and encourage such candidates to apply for the position(s) utilizing local and national resources and contacts in the public and private sectors; 7. Conduct a screening process, including preliminary interviews of highly qualified candidates to determine their interest, qualifications, pertinent accomplishments, relevant experience, and overall ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; and provide a list of the recommended candidates who most closely match the position profile to the Executive Director (or Designee);