HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.qDecember 15, 2414 Item No.
Authorize Agreement with Springsted Inc. for Finance Director Search
Promosed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to authorize a professional
services agreement with Springsted Inc. for search consulting services associated with the
recruitment of the Finance Director.
Passage of this motion will result in David Unmacht of Springsted assisting with the
recruitment of the Finance Director.
Overview
Dennis Feller has announced his retirement at the end of February, 2015. The Personnel
Committee has discussed and agreed upon a process of recruitment and selection for his
replacement.
David Unmacht has recently conducted searches for the City's Police Chief and City
Administrator. Staff therefore reached out to David to conduct this search. The fee for his
services is $8,000. Additional consulting services, if necessary, will be negotiated with the City
and not exceed $2,000.
Primaa Issues to Consider
What services will be performed by Mr. Unmacht?
• What is the proposed process for recruitment and selection of the Finance
Director?
Sunnortine Information
Staff analysis of issues
Springsted Inc. proposal — December 9, 2014
Human ResoL&es Manager
Financial Impact: $10,000 Budgeted: Y/N _Y` Source: _Various Funds_
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Primary Issues to Consider:
What services will be performed by Mr. Unmacht?
Springsted will assist in the hiring of the Finance Director by performing the following
services:
1. Recruitment and targeted outreach.
2. Applicant screening and evaluation.
3. Presentation of Candidates.
What is the proposed process for recruitment and selection of the Finance Director?
The process is as follows with guidance and input provided by the Personnel Committee:
1. A position analysis will be conducted and a position profile will be developed.
2. Staff will post the position as appropriate.
3. Springsted will collect resumes and targeted outreach.
4. Springsted will initially screen the applications and provide feedback for the purpose
of identifying top candidates.
5. Springsted will conduct reference checks of the identified candidates.
6. Interviews will be conducted.
7. Finalist(s) will be scheduled for a managerial assessment with a qualified firm.
8. A candidate will be recommended by the City Administrator to the City Council.
The search is proposed to be completed by March, 2015.
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
FInance Director Search
Ala Carte Work Plan
December 9, 2014
The following are the steps in a search process condensed for the proposal.
1. Position profile and job posting —City
2. Recruitment and targeted outreach —Personal calls and contacts. Collect resumes and
serve as the host for submittal of applicant information.
3. Applicant screening and evaluation — Objective review of each application to determine
those applicants who most closely meet the City's desired qualifications. Identify the top
candidates and ask them to complete a screening questionnaire and personality assessment.
Conduct telephone screening and contact references.
4. Presentation of candidates — Present the top candidates to the City for consideration.
5. Interviews — City
6. Background check and employment offer — City
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The professional fee for steps two, three and four is $8,000. There will be no search expenses. The City
will post the job and conduct the background checks. There will be no travel expenses.
If the City elects to use additional consulting services in this search they will either be negotiated with the
City or factored on an hourly basis with an amount not to exceed an additional $2,000. The blended rate
for these services will be $200.00 per hour.
David Unmacht
Springsted Incorporated