DDA Otsego Presentation 11-28-16
City Administrator
Search Proposal
DDA
David Drown Associates, Inc.
Qualifications
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Process and Approach
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Outcome
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Otsego City Administrator Search Proposal
DDA
David Drown Associates, Inc.
Qualifications
Unsurpassed Experience
Over 20 years of local government management experience:
11 years as Administrator of 350 person organization
Started as entry level position and worked up to County Administrator
Completed over 30 searches in last 3 years
Several searches in comparable communities: Northfield, Fergus Falls, Willmar, Winona,
Marshall, Baxter
Sherburne County search
Hands on approach to the process
Company Strength
20 years of serving hundreds of communities
Involved company president
Dr. Tessia Melvin
Assist with marketing and hiring process
Liz Judd provides technical support
Otsego City Administrator Search Proposal
DDA
David Drown Associates, Inc.
Process
Individualized
Flexible
Every part of the process can be modified to meet Otsego’s needs
Get to know Otsego prior to advertising
Individual meetings with Councilors, group meeting with Department Heads, meetings with
others as requested
Professional
Profile and advertising
Council approves profile prior to initiating search
Advertising/Recruitment is comprehensive and targeted
Screening
Objective analysis and ranking
Candidate questionnaire
Personal conversation with semifinalists
Personality index on all semifinalists
Finalist Selection
Provide Council all needed information to make informed decision on who to interview
Otsego City Administrator Search Proposal
DDA
David Drown Associates, Inc.
Process
Comprehensive
Detailed information to Council one week prior to interviews
All application materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample
Completed questionnaire
Personality index
Employment references
Intellectual profile
Background check: Civil, criminal, credit history, motor vehicle, verification of
employment and education
Customized Interview Process
One or two days depending on components
Community involvement
Department Head involvement
Tour
Individual Councilor interviews
Full Council interviews
Otsego City Administrator Search Proposal
DDA
David Drown Associates, Inc.
Outcome
Satisfaction
Outcome will meet your needs
Guarantee
Two years
Regular follow up with selected candidate
Otsego City Administrator Search Proposal
DDA
David Drown Associates, Inc.