Executive Recruitment Firm for City Manager

The City of Groveland, Florida, is soliciting proposals from qualified executive search firms to conduct a nationwide search for the position of City Manager. The selected firm will provide a multiphase approach for the recruitment of a new City Manager, including needs assessment and interviews, active recruitment, screening and background investigation, interview coordination, and negotiation and ongoing support. The City is looking for a firm with experience working with Florida municipalities, and the ability to provide a comprehensive recruitment profile, stakeholder outreach, community engagement, diversity/equity strategies, screening and assessment tools, and estimated timeline. The City will evaluate proposals based on qualifications and municipal experience, recruitment methodology and community engagement plan, team and past performance, and cost proposal. Key aspects of the job include: • Conducting a nationwide search for a City Manager • Providing a multiphase approach for the recruitment process • Including needs assessment and interviews, active recruitment, screening and background investigation, interview coordination, and negotiation and ongoing support • Developing a comprehensive recruitment profile • Conducting stakeholder outreach and community engagement • Implementing diversity/equity strategies • Utilizing screening and assessment tools • Providing an estimated timeline for the recruitment process