TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files
425-556-2166
Human Resources
Cathryn Laird
425-556-2125
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Human Resources
Ame? Quiriconi
Senior Talent Consultant
TITLE:
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Confirmation of the Appointment of Aaron Bert to serve as Redmond's Public Works Director
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City has made an offer of employment to Aaron Bert as the Public Works Director. This offer is contingent on confirmation of appointment by City Council.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
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* Required:
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* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Mr. Bert possess the experience and leadership capabilities needed for the role of Public Works Director. He brings an extensive background and skill set to the Public Works Department and has demonstrated the ability to become an asset to the City's leadership team and Redmond community.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
* Requirements were performed by City of Redmond staff.
o Posted on February 25, 2022, and open for 40 days.
o There was one internal candidate.
o Phone interviews and Teams interviews were conducted.
o The external candidate was determined by the Mayor, Chief Operating Officer, and Directors Team to have the most relevant experience and fit for the position.
o Background and reference check successfully completed.
o Verbal Offer extended to external candidate and accepted.
o Confirmation appointment by Council scheduled for May 17, 2022.
* Outreach Methods and Results:
Advertising and direct recruiting efforts were expanded to reach a large audience in effort to diversify the applicant pool and a custom job brochure was developed to attract executive level talent. Recruitment...
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