1. Conduct informational interviews with relevant stakeholders to determine the expertise the City will require of candidates. 2. Develop a comprehensive position profile for the advertisement and recruitment process. 3. Arrange for advertisements in a variety of publications, including but not limited to diverse platforms, League of Minnesota Cities, public safety associations, MN POST Board, and other nationwide publications not typically accessible by the City. 4. Accept and acknowledge applications and communicate with candidates at each stage of the process. 5. Recruit and recommend a diverse list of candidates who are highly qualified professionals with leadership and vision for the department and community. 6. Conduct initial application evaluations, including scoring applicants and conducting initial interviews. 7. Narrow the candidate pool down to a group of between 8 to 15 qualified candidates and work with the Human Resources Manager to develop the list of candidates for first round interviews. 8. Schedule first round interviews with City staff, including managing all correspondence with applicants and HR Manager. 9. Provide input into selection of interview panel and development of interview questions to include working with HR Manager and interview panel to narrow candidates for finalist interviews and schedule finalist interviews. 10. Assist City Manager with final candidate selection process, including communication with candidate about the offer process and conditions of employment, which may include references and leadership assessments. 11. The consultant may be asked to assist with onboarding and provide input on the six-month performance evaluation of the successful candidate.
