Agenda - Council Work Session - 02/15/2022 - Special

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DDA, Human Resources, Inc. a David brown Associates Company New Brighton Office: 2241 17th Street NW New Brighton, MN 55112-5457 (612) 920-3320 x113 I fax: (612) 605-2375 markRdaviddrown.com www.ddahumanresources.com February 7, 2022 Sent via email only Honorable Mayor and Council Members City of Ramsey 7550 Sunwood Drive NW Ramsey, MN 55303 Dear Mayor Kuzma and Members of the Council, Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal to assist the City of Ramsey with a search for your next City Administrator. Our firm has extensive experience with local governments, and we thoroughly understand the complexities faced by city governments in Minnesota. DDA HR uses a proven, comprehensive process ensuring clients can identify the best candidate for their organization and community. The attached proposal includes several elements that set is apart in our approach to providing this service. Highlights include: • Knowledge and experience: Our firm comprehensively knows and understands local government in Minnesota. DDA has conducted more Minnesota City Manager/Administrator searches in the last five years than any other firm, by a wide margin. Additionally, we attract candidates from across the country. I would be the lead consultant for this process bringing over thirty-three years of experience in public service, and my work as a City Manager forged connections with a large pool of potential candidates. • Communications: We will be on site multiple times throughout the search process and will provide weekly email updates to the City Council throughout the process. • Profile/Brochure: We develop a detailed professional profile to present the City in the most positive manner. A sample profile is attached. • National and local outreach: We advertise nationally, regionally, and locally to attract a greater pool of candidates. • Adherence to deadlines: When a deadline is established, we will meet it. • Video Interview: DDA uses video interviews in the screening process to get quality data that may not be apparent on resumes. These videos are made available to the City prior to selecting candidates for final interviews. • Work Personality Index: Each semifinalist will complete a work personality index which describes key features of the candidate's personal style that influence their approach to tasks, ways of interacting with people, and performance at work. • Background check process: Instead of doing a comprehensive background check on a single finalist, we do so for all interviewees, including personal reference checks from current and former supervisors. • Intellect Profile: Each finalist will complete an intellectual profile measuring verbal reasoning, mathematical and logical reasoning, and overall mental aptitude. • Comprehensive and competitive service: We take great pride in providing the best service at a fair price. Our low overhead means you receive more service for the money. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Mark Casey DDA Human Resources, Inc. Enclosure