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Human Resources outlines GM search process; commission to work with executive search firm
Summary
The Department of Human Resources described the executive search steps for the Rec and Park general manager: use of prequalified search firms (top proposal CPS Human Resource Consulting), creation of ideal candidate profile, interagency vetting and an estimated 16‑week recruitment timeline after kickoff.
Representatives from the Department of Human Resources briefed the Recreation and Park Commission on the process to recruit a permanent general manager.
Sean Sherburne of the Department of Human Resources told the commission the mayor makes the appointment but the commission will work with an executive search firm and ultimately forward at least three candidates for mayoral consideration. The department has a prequalified pool of vendors and recommended a firm selected through its RFP process; Sherburne said CPS Human Resource Consulting was the top bid and has recent city-level recruitment experience.
"We're gonna be asking the executive search firm to survey all of you: what is the ideal candidate profile?" Sherburne said. He estimated a typical recruitment timeline of about 16 weeks from the first meeting with the executive search firm, subject to calendars, community engagement and holiday-season delays.
Public commenters and commissioners urged an inclusive, well-specified job description that reflects the department’s community engagement responsibilities, union relationships and technical management needs. Jackie Bryant, executive director of a Bayview nonprofit, emphasized the need for a candidate who cares about communities and staff and who understands local nuance.
Sherburne said the search firm will assist with sourcing candidates through its network, confidentiality and vetting. The commission will set up meetings with the selected search firm and provide input on candidate profiles, formats for interviews and community engagement during the process.
