Backup Documents 02/09/2021 Item #11E County Manager Hiring Update 09Feb21
County Manager Hiring Update
February 9, 2021
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County Manager Candidate Update
Nine (9) candidate finalists from Commissioner submissions:
Paul Carlisle
Charles Chapman, IV
Thaddeus Cohen
Mark Isackson
Saeed Kazemi
Theogene Melancon
Daniel Rodriguez
Christopher Rose
G. George Yilmaz
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Recommended Next Steps for Selection
Discuss interview/selection process and timeline.
Determine candidate pre-screening/screening process.
Select candidate finalists for interviews.
Set interview dates/times.
Conduct interviews and select County Manager.
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Background Screening
Prior employer verification
Reference (personal or professional)
Education Verification
Professional License Verification
Driving Record
Social Security
National, Statewide and/or County Criminal
Sexual Offender Registry
Consumer Credit
Workers’ Compensation Claims
Salary Search & Verification
Current vendor authorized to perform the following:
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Other Screening Services to Consider
The following are outside the scope of the current vendor, and the County would need to secure quotes from interested companies to perform any or all of these screenings:
Civil Records search for litigation at Federal and/or County level
Bankruptcy and Credit searches
Internet
Newspaper/publication
Social Media
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Anticipated Recruitment Timeline
To be conducted at BCC Meetings or as determined by Commission:
2/9/2021
If desired, establish methodology to further narrow candidate pool.
Determine if candidate pre-screening will be conducted and types of screening needed. (If yes, provide direction to staff for action.)
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Anticipated Recruitment Timeline (con’t)
2/23/2021 - If candidate pre-screening to occur, review summary of qualified vendors to conduct process and select vendor.
After vendor selection, expect process to take 3-4 weeks to complete.
3/23/2021 - Review background screening reports for finalists and set interview dates/times.
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Anticipated Recruitment Timeline (con’t)
4/13/2021 (or other dates/times as set by BCC)
Interview and select County Manager.
Determine the salary and contract negotiation process. (Chair to perform? Subcommittee? Entire Commission?)
4/27/2021 – Review recommended County Manager contract and if approved, extend offer with anticipated start date.
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Anticipated Recruitment Timeline (con’t)
5/11/2021 – Confirmation of employment offer acceptance by selected candidate.
Early June 2021 – Candidate begins in County Manager position.
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