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Commission shortlists three firms to vet candidates for DBI permanent director
Summary
The commission directed Human Resources to vet three semifinalist recruitment firms (Alliance Resource Consulting, Bob Murray & Associates, Ralph Anderson & Associates) and return with a recommendation at the Dec. 19 meeting.
On Nov. 21, 2012 the Building Inspection Commission reviewed proposals for recruiting a permanent director for the Department of Building Inspection and directed the Department of Human Resources to vet three semifinalist firms.
Ted Yamasaki, Managing Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources, said five vendors applied and HR recommends shortlisting three finalists for vetting: "Alliance Resource Consulting, Bob Murray and Associates, and Ralph Anderson and Associates," based on experience in California recruitments and public-sector work. Yamasaki told the Commission Alliance's price was at the low end (about $17,500) while Ralph Anderson's proposal was at the higher end (about $40,000 plus expenses).
Commissioners and staff discussed the vetting process and requested additional information about the staff each contractor would assign to the DBI search and whether contracts include a provision to redo the search if a candidate leaves within a specified period. Yamasaki and HR staff agreed to investigate those points and to return to the Commission on Dec. 19 either with a final vetted recommendation or a narrowed shortlist.
Several commissioners expressed preference for relying on HR and the commission president to narrow the pool, with an option for commissioners to interview semifinalists if they choose; staff warned presentations would delay the schedule. Public comment during this agenda item included support for Acting Director Tom Huie to be considered informally by stakeholders but not as a formal HR recommendation.
