Executive Recruiting Firm for the City of Williamsburg

The City is seeking an executive search firm to assist in recruiting a well-qualified individual to serve as the next City Manager of the City of Williamsburg. The City expects the selected firm to assist in developing and promoting the job announcement, managing the application process, and conducting candidate assessment through the hiring decision.

SCOPE OF WORK

The successful firm will assist in developing the position announcement and publicizing it nationwide across multiple platforms, including, but not limited to, traditional media, social media, and direct solicitations. The successful firm will provide a clear and efficient strategy for generating interest in the position and recruiting qualified applicants, and provide information and recommendations regarding current market demands and qualification requirements. The successful firm should also provide a cogent, effective method for evaluating applications, including a rational progression of evaluative steps to assess applicants' skills and suitability for the position. This strategy should also include opportunities for the Council to consider the applicants at multiple points and to conduct logical assessments of work product, communication skills, and management competencies.

All inquiries for information should be directed to the office of Travis Dill, Finance Department at 401 Lafayette Street, First Floor, Williamsburg, VA 23185 purchasing@williamsburgva.gov. Written questions related to the project will be accepted up to seven (7) business days prior to the closing date; it is the City’s discretion to respond to any inquiries beyond this time. Emails are an acceptable form of written documentation.