The selected firm shall be responsible for providing the expertise, personnel, equipment, tools, technology, and any other resources necessary to assist the County in filling the County Manager vacancy. Specific tasks anticipated may include but are not necessarily limited to: • Communicate with Commissioners, Assistant County Manager, County Attorney, Division Directors, and/or other key stakeholders to understand the expectations of the position and the specific needs of the organization. • Conduct an initial assessment to clarify key candidate requirements: necessary skills, qualifications, education, and experience. • Recommend an appropriate salary range for the position. • Develop a candidate profile and recruitment brochure. • Conduct a professional search, utilizing local, regional, and national contacts, for potential candidates. Such search will include: o Advertising the position vacancy; o Accepting applications; o Reviewing and evaluating candidate applications, resumes, and qualifications; and o Conducting thorough background verifications (education, work experience, criminal history, driver history, financial, social media, and civil litigation reviews). • Provide periodic updates on project status. • Present a written report on the background, strengths, accomplishments, interviews, and reference lists of each recommended finalist. • Participate in public meetings upon request. • Recommend appropriate interview questions. • Facilitate and participate in the interview process with selected finalists. • Notify rejected candidates. • Coordinate all correspondence, travel arrangements, and recordkeeping associated with the recruitment and selection process. • Assist the County in developing and negotiating final employment offer and relocation package (if required) to the selected candidate.
