Austin Fire Cadet Hiring

The City of Austin is seeking a qualified contractor to assist the Austin Fire Department (AFD) in developing and implementing a selection process for Fire Cadet hiring. The selected contractor will partner with AFD in designing and administering a valid Fire Cadet selection process that occurs after minimum qualification screening and prior to the conditional job offer. The contractor will be responsible for designing and administering cognitive and oral assessments, as well as providing ranked composite scores and analysis of results. The contractor must have experience in implementing hiring solutions for municipal fire departments with authorized strength of at least 300 firefighters and applicant pools of at least 1,500 persons. Some key requirements for the contractor include: * Designing and administering a cognitive assessment that tests for multiple cognitive components * Developing and administering an oral assessment process * Providing ranked composite scores and analysis of results * Ensuring that the selection process is valid, reliable, and fair * Minimizing adverse impact on minority groups and women * Providing a proven track record of successful hiring solutions * Ensuring that the selection process is efficient and cost-effective. The City expects the contractor to reference the milestones and deliverables described in the scope of work and to provide a detailed plan for the administration of the assessments, including the timeline, resources, and personnel required. Some of the key milestones and deliverables include: * Conducting a job analysis and developing a proposed selection process * Designing and administering cognitive and oral assessments * Providing ranked composite scores and analysis of results * Ensuring that the selection process is valid, reliable, and fair * Minimizing adverse impact on minority groups and women * Providing a proven track record of successful hiring solutions * Ensuring that the selection process is efficient and cost-effective. The City will evaluate proposals based on the evaluation factors listed in the solicitation, including the contractor's experience, approach, and qualifications. The City will also consider the contractor's ability to provide a valid, reliable, and fair selection process, as well as their ability to minimize adverse impact on minority groups and women.