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AGENDA
City Council Special Meeting
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 ♦ 6:00 PM
Council dinner available at 5:30 p.m.
I. Search Firm Interviews
Council will interview Search Firms for the City Manager Position.
a. 6:00 p.m. Novak
b. 7:30 p.m. Gov HR
Englewood CO City Manager Presentation 1.15.19
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630 Dundee Road, Suite 130, Northbrook, IL 60062
Local: 847.380.3240 info@govhrusa.com GovHRUSA.com
City of Englewood, CO
City Manager
Recruitment and Selection Process
Heidi Voorhees, President
January 15, 2019
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Outline
Our Philosophy
Our Experience
Our Process
The Path to Success
Our Guarantee and Commitment
Reasons to Consider GovHR USA
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Our Philosophy
Service –We are your partner throughout the
process.
Integrity –We deliver our services thoroughly, on
time, and professionally.
Transparency -You may view candidates’
credentials electronically at any time
in the process.
Trust –We provide you with our honest
assessment of candidates.
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Our Experience
Consultants are located in Arizona, Colorado, Florida,
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin
Since 2009, GovHR USA has conduct more than 450
recruitments in 32 states.
28% of our Clients are repeat customers, and of those
repeat customers, 46% have conducted more than
two recruitment processes with us.
Our Consultants (20) bring a unique combination of
experience in executive recruitment and in serving as
managers in all disciplines of local government.
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Our Experience
The following is a small sample of recruitments
conducted by Heidi Voorhees for communities with
similar population to Englewood:
Cheshire, CT Town Manager (2017)
Burleson, TX City Manager (2011 and 2018)
Decatur, GA City Manager (2017)
Lake Forest, IL City Manager (2017)
Orland Park, IL Village Manager (2016)
Beloit, WI City Manager (2015)
Ferguson, MO City Manager (2015)
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Consultant Heidi Voorhees
Conducted more than 250 executive recruitments for
local governments, associations and not-for-profit
organizations throughout the country.
Served 19 years in local government in Kansas City,
MO, Schaumburg, IL and 10 years as Village
Manager for Wilmette, IL (pop. 26,675).
Held leadership positions on ILCMA Board, Metro
Managers Board and founding member of the Legacy
Project.
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Our Tailored Process
Organizational and Position
Assessment
Understanding of challenges,
opportunities, organizational
culture and expectations is critical
to success.
Development of Recruitment
Brochure
Detailed recruiting tool that is
widely e-mailed, posted on social
media and on our website which
has 5,000 views per month.
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Our Process (cont’d.)
Candidate Contact and Open Recruitment
Place position announcement on social media and on
professional websites.
Outreach to potential candidates using email, telephone
calls, and personal contact.
Development of 500+ email database specific to the City
Manager recruitment.
Complete Process Coordination
Acknowledgement and management of candidate
applications and submitted materials.
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Our Process (cont’d.)
Initial Screening
Screen/review all applicants matching credentials with criteria in
recruitment brochure.
Due Diligence
Video interview with prospective candidates.
Conduct background inquiries and reference calls.
Search internet and all social media sites for news stories and
posts on Twitter and Facebook pertaining to candidates.
Prepare and Present Report
Identification of semi-finalists for interview consideration. Report
on interviews and references. Video interviews can also be
provided to the City.
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Our Process (cont’d.)
Facilitate selection of finalists for interview.
Arrange for additional background inquiries prior to
interview.
Criminal, credit, motor vehicle and educational verification.
Prepare interview questions and procedures for
review, editing and comment.
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Our Process (cont’d.)
Develop a customized final selection process based
on conversations with the City. Can include a
community forum, leadership/management testing
or other tools to develop the most complete profile
of the final candidates for the City.
Facilitate final interviews and selection, ensuring
the City have the information needed to make a
final decision.
Aid in negotiation of contract, if desired.
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The Path to Success
Success requires a partnership between GovHR
USA and the City of Englewood.
We are known for our process, approach, network
and record of success.
We are known for our commitment to diversity.
We are known for our commitment to
communication.
We are known for our commitment to the
profession of local government management.
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Our Guarantee
We stay with you until you have selected the ideal
candidate.
We will search for additional candidates if
necessary –no additional consultant fee.
We offer a two year guarantee for our candidates.
No consultant fee for a new search, only
expenses.
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Our Commitment –Communication
Accessible throughout the process –via telephone,
email and/or video conference.
Maintain regular contact with our liaison(s) as
assigned by the Mayor and City Council.
Provide frequent status updates by telephone or
email as requested.
Follow-up with candidates.
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Reasons to Consider GovHR USA
Depth and breadth of experience.
Thorough outreach component including extensive
use of social media.
Knowledge of and commitment to diversity.
Our excellent reputation for a thorough, transparent
and professional process.
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We hope to have the opportunity to
work with you!
Thank you!
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