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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading executive searches within local government, with a strong focus on candidate evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining confidentiality throughout the recruitment process.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Executive Search LeadershipMunicipal Leadership NetworkCandidate EvaluationStakeholder EngagementConfidentiality Management
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Hard Skills
Candidate AssessmentSearch Strategy DevelopmentInterview CoordinationBackground Review CoordinationDocumentation Management
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsSound Judgment
Industry Keywords
City Manager SearchCounty Manager SearchPublic AdministrationBudgetingService DeliveryOrganizational LeadershipElected Officials Engagement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work with municipal leadership to define the position’s priorities and candidate qualifications.
- Develop a targeted sourcing strategy for experienced city managers, county managers, assistant managers, and comparable public-sector leaders.
- Conduct outreach and interviews to assess management experience, leadership judgment, and fit with the community’s needs.
- Prepare candidate summaries and present recommendations to the client.
- Coordinate interviews, finalist meetings, and stakeholder participation.
- Coordinate references, required background reviews, and offer discussions.
- Keep the search on schedule with clear documentation and regular progress updates.
- Own the recruiting process from initial search planning through offer acceptance.
- Work directly with the client and keep candidates engaged throughout the selection process.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience leading city manager, county manager, or comparable local government executive searches.
- An established network of municipal and county leadership professionals.
- Experience working with elected officials and navigating searches involving multiple decision-makers.
- Ability to evaluate executive experience across public administration, budgeting, service delivery, and organizational leadership.
- Strong communication skills and sound judgment when handling candidate confidentiality within the client’s disclosure requirements.