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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWaters&Company Executive Recruitment/A Springsted Company-10/19/2015W&C AND CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES ("Agreement") is made as of the 19th day of October, 2015 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Waterloo, Iowa ("Client"), and Waters & Company Executive Recruitment/A Springsted Company ("W&C"). WHEREAS, the Client wishes to retain the services of W&C on the terms and conditions set forth herein, and W&C wishes to provide such services; and NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows: SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES .W&C will provide professional services in the area of an executive recruitment for the position of Public Safety Director. This Agreement includes W&C's commitment to provide all elements of the recruitment process, services, and conditions described in our proposal dated October 15, 2015 and attached as Exhibit A. P' e I}escription of Professional Services Phase I Task 1 — Candidate Profile Development/Advertising/Marketing (includes one day on site by Project Team Leader). Task 2 — Identify Quality Candidates. Phase II Task 3 — Screening of Applications and Submission of Recommended Semi - Finalists to Client (includes one day on-site by Project Team Leader) Condusion Acceptance of offer by candidate. TERM This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and shall remain in effect for the period necessary for successful completion of the project. This Agreement may be terminated upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to W&C. If the Client terminates, W&C is entitled to any portion of its fee so earned. ALL-INCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL PRICE 1. The all-inclusive professional price to conduct the recruitment is $14,200.00 and includes the cost of professional services by the Project Team Leader and the project support staff, and all project -related expenses. Travel expenses incurred by candidates for on-site interviews with the Client are not the responsibility of W&C and are handled directly by the client organization. The Client will make payments for the project upon receipt of an invoice submitted by W&C. PAGE 1 W&C AND CITY OF WA 1'ERLOO, IOWA Payment to W&C is due upon receipt All invoices will be forwarded to the Client for processing unless otherwise directed. For reporting purposes, W&C's tax identification number is 47-1064404. 2. The all-inclusive professional price will be billed in four installments; 30% of the fee will be billed at the beginning of the recruitment; 30% at the implementation of Phase I; 30% at the implementation of Phase II; and the final 10% upon acceptance of offer by the candidate. 3. On rare occasions, W&C is asked to provide additional search services that are not included in this scope of service or to provide more than three on-site visits to the City. Additional work specifically requested by the City which is outside the scope of this project will be invoiced at the hourly rate of $220, plus expenses. W&C will submit a written explanation of the additional services to be provided and the estimated hours that will be required prior to commencing any additional services. ADDITIONAL PLACEMENTS If candidates from this recruitment process are selected for another position by the Client, within one year of the dose of the recruitment, a fee of 50% of the above mentioned fee amount will be due to W&C. TRIPLE GUARANTEE 1. A commitment to remain with the recruitment assignment until you have made an appointment for the fees and tasks quoted in this proposal. If you are unable to make a selection from the initial group of finalists, W&C will work to identify a supplemental group until you find a candidate to hire. 2. Your executive recruitment is guaranteed for 24 months against termination. Within the first year, the replacement recruitment will be repeated with no additional professional fee, but only for project -related expenses. During the second year, the replacement recruitment is reduced to 50% of the professional fee plus project -related expenses. Candidates appointed from within your organization do not qualify for this guarantee. This guarantee is subject to further limitations and restrictions of your state laws. Additional services indude a performance appraisal and review after 12 months of service of the appointed candidate, with no professional fee charged to you. If you elect to use this service, the only cost you would incur would be the reimbursement for any project -related expenses. 3. W&C will not solicit any candidates selected under this contract for any other position while the candidate is employed with your organization. PAGE 2 W&C AND CITY OF WAl'J RLOO, IOWA DEVOTION OF TIME W&C shall devote such time to the performance of its duties under this Agreement as is necessary for the completion of all project phases. NOTICE All notices hereunder shall be in writing and deemed to have been given when delivered, transmitted by first class, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and addressed as follows: If to Client City of Waterloo, Iowa 7100 147th Street West Waterloo, Iowa 55124-7519 Attention: Ms. Suzy Schares Human Resources Director If to W&C: Waters & Company Executive Recruitment 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300 Saint Paul, MN 55101 Attention. Managing Principal ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no other agreement, statement, or promise relating to the subject matter of this Agreement that is not contained herein shall be valid or binding. AMENDMENT This Agreement may be amended by the mutual agreement of the parties hereto in writing and must be attached to and incorporated into this Agreement LEGAL CONSTRUCTION In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions thereof and this Agreement shall be constructed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. PAGE 3 W&C AND CITY OF WA I'ERLOO, IOWA Executed on the day and the year first written in this Agreement City of Wat o, Iowa WA'T'ERS & COMPANY EXECUTIVE RECR TMENT/A SPRING COMPANY By /�%Z<di. '� l By.. 6'1 Name: EC- +- Q • CA cu -k._ Nam Sharon Klumpp Title: Senior Vice President Title:® be - PAGE 4 Exhibit A Proposal City of Waterloo, Iowa Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services October 15, 2015 (revised) . VV C I Waters & Company A Springsted Company Table of Contents LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL I GENERAL INFORMATION 1 II RESPONSE TO SCOPE OF WORK 2 III PROPOSED COSTS 7 IV FIRM EXPERIENCE 8 V RECRUITMENT PROJECT TEAM 9 SAMPLE BROCHURE APPENDIX I IWaters & Company k S8rmgsted Company LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL October 15, 2015 Ms. Suzy Schares, Human Resources Director City of Waterloo 7100 147th Street West Waterloo, Iowa 55124-7519 Re: Request for Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services Dear Ms. Schares, Waters & Company 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300 Saint Paul, MN 55101-2887 Tel: 651.223.3000 Fax: 651.223.3002 www.waters-company.com I appreciate the opportunity to submit our proposal for executive recruitment services for the City of Waterloo's next Waste Water Management Services Manager. Our extensive experience in providing executive recruitment services to cities, counties and other public sector organizations nationwide will be beneficial for this recruitment and allow us to find the ideal candidate for the City of Waterloo. We know that you have options for using other recruitment firms. However, we believe that our approach sets us apart from our competitors in the following unique ways: • Management/Leadership Style Assessment Analysis completed by the candidates to determine if a candidate's management style matches the approved management/leadership style profile for the ideal candidate; • Video candidate interviews through a proprietary system will be made available to the Mayor and City Council to assist in the selection process; and • Utilization of a proprietary online application system exclusively licensed to Waters & Company, a Springsted Company (W&C) to facilitate talent management. The system has been designed by W&C to customize applicant flow and tracking. It allows ease of communication with applicants and the ability to conduct database inquiries for candidates based on characteristics important to the City such as geographic location and specific experience, expertise and qualifications. City of Waterloo October 15, 2015 Page 2 The proposal document will provide you the details about our approach, expertise, client references and pricing for this executive recruitment. If you have any questions, please contact me at 651-223-3053 or by email at sklumpp@waters-company.com. Our Team would consider it a professional privilege to provide these services to the City of Waterloo. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Klumpp, Senior Vice President Consultant sml City of Waterloo, Iowa Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services General Information Waters & Company (W&C) recently merged with Springsted Incorporated, establishing one of the largest public sector executive recruitment and organizational management firms in the United States. Springsted Incorporated, the parent corporation, is a certified WBE. Three employee -owners lead the firms and their 70 -member staff. Our principal corporate office is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with regional offices located in Dallas, Texas; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Cleveland, Ohio; Des Moines, Iowa; Kansas City, Missouri; Richmond, Virginia; Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, California. W&C has a team of seven primary recruitment consultants available to meet your executive recruitment needs. Each consultant assigned to this recruitment has experience working with cities and the many different disciplines that comprise the City of Waterloo organization. Our consultants bring an experienced, participatory and energetic perspective to each engagement; our unique approach and personal touch are reflected in our internal standard to provide outstanding services that exceed the City's expectations. Since 2010 our combined consultant team has conducted more than 425 executive recruitments. The W&C Recruitment Project Team will partner with the Mayor, City Council and designated staff as your technical advisor to ensure that the recruitment process for your next Waste Water Management Services Manager is conducted in a thorough and professional manner. Our objective is to generate high- quality candidates and assist you with the screening and evaluation of these candidates. We have structured the W&C Recruitment Project Team to draw upon W&C's and Springsted's 50 -plus years of service to the public sector and to leverage W&C's experience and capacity to focus nationwide to fmd the most qualified candidates. Physical Address Waters & Company, a Springsted Company 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 Office: 651-223-3000 Fax: 651-223-3002 Respectfully submitted, Rollie Waters, Executive Vice President Consultant IWaters & Company A Springsted Company City of Waterloo, Iowa Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services. RI Response to Scope of Work Task I: Recruitment Brochure Development and Advertising The development of a comprehensive recruitment brochure that includes a profile of the ideal candidate is an important first step in the recruitment process. This profile includes the required academic training, professional experience, leadership, management and personal characteristics related to the success of the candidate in the position of Waste Water Management Services Manager. The recruitment brochure will also have a profile that captures the essence of the City as a highly -attractive venue for the successful candidate to live and work. To prepare the recruitment brochure, the Recruitment Project Team Leader will come on site to meet with designated City officials and staff to discuss the required background, professional experience and management and leadership characteristics for your Waste Water Management Services Manager position. We meet individually or collectively with the Mayor, the Human Resources Director, the City's management team and department staff, as determined in consultation with the City, to broaden our understanding of the position's leadership and management requirements, current issues, strategic priorities and to identify expectations for the Waste Water Management Services Manager. [See example of a recruitment brochure in Appendix I.] Information obtained from these meetings, coupled with our review of the job description and other City documents, is used to prepare a position and candidate profile. The completed profiles will be approved by the City before recruitment begins. The position and candidate profiles will be central to our recruitment strategy and outreach to candidates. The Recruitment Project Team will also work with the City of Waterloo to develop an advertising and marketing strategy to notify potential candidates about the vacancy and conduct an open recruitment that encourages applications from a talented and diverse pool of candidates. Our Team will place ads in appropriate professional publications, websites and local print media. Additionally, W&C has a highly - accessed website that has a special location attracting many potential candidates to upload their resumes. The aggressive advertising and marketing campaign for top talent will include national, state, regional and local elements as determined during our initial meetings with the City's representatives. Our customized mailing list, selected from our extensive database and contacts collected at appropriate public sector conferences, will be utilized to further promote the position. Project Milestone Deliverables Proposed Date • Onsite interview with the City. • W&C will receive information regarding Position profile and recruitment brochure development. the City's budgets, organizational charts, images, logos, etc. October 20 — November 9 • Develop draft documents (Recruitment Brochure, Advertisement, Marketing Letter and Timeline). Approve brochure, commence advertising and distribute • Brochure sent to the City for final approval. Week of November 9 marketing letter, • Commence advertising and distribution of recruitment brochure. IWaters & Company 0 A Sprin9sted Company City of Waterloo, Iowa. Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services. k2 Task II: Execution of Recruitment Strategy and Identification of Quality Candidates Utilizing the information developed in Task I, W&C will identify and reach out to individuals who will be outstanding candidates for the position of Waste Water Management Services Manager. Often, well- qualified candidates are not actively seeking new employment and will not necessarily respond to an advertisement. However, if a potential candidate is presented with the opportunity directly and in the proper manner, he or she may apply. We take pride in our ability to locate highly qualified candidates across the nation based on the professional contacts and relationships we have developed and maintained over many years. These efforts will be supplemented by the creation of an appropriate database utilizing our extensive, interactive applicant database for the Waste Water Management Services Manager position. This will provide the W&C Team with the ability to customise applicant flow and tracking, communication with applicants and the ability to conduct database inquiries for candidates based on characteristics important to the City such as geographic location, particular experience, expertise and credentials. During this part of the process the Recruitment Project Team will work with designated City staff to reach consensus on the leadership and management style for the ideal candidate. Our research will determine the key competencies, work values and leadership/management style for the position and match the candidates to each attribute. Each candidate submitting a resume is sent a timely acknowledgement by our Team, including an approximate schedule for the recruitment. Throughout the recruitment process, communications are maintained with each candidate regarding information about the recruitment progress and their status in the process. We take pride in the many complimentary comments made by candidates regarding the level of communication and the professional manner in which they are treated during our recruitments. Project Milestone Deliverables Proposed Date • Online data collection and profile development. • Development of interactive searchable applicant database for recruitment of the Waste Water Management Services Execution of recruitment strategy Manager. and candidate outreach. • W&C performs direct outreach to prospective candidates identified in the recruitment strategy. November 12 — December 19 • Utilization of extensive applicant database to identify applications and review applicant pool for competencies/demographics. Task III: Screening of Applicants and Recommendation of Semi -Finalists In Task III the Recruitment Project Team, under the direction of Sharon Klumpp, will screen the candidates against the criteria within the position and candidate profiles and develop a list of semi- finalists for recommendation to the City. IWaters & Company E A Springsted company City of Waterloo, Iowa. Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services. 5 The most promising applicants will receive a candidate essay questionnaire to complete that will provide additional information about the candidates' background and experience. We will then narrow the list to a group of approximately 10 semifinalists for your review and to select finalists. Another unique aspect of our recruitment process is our use of online recorded interviews for the screening process. Responses are timed and questions are not provided in advance. This tool allows our Team to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the candidate's ability to think "on their feet" as well as their personal and professional demeanor. This virtual interview can be scored by individual selection team members as well as the consulting team for later review and comparison. Our Team will provide an online link for the City and others designated, who have input into the hiring decision, allowing them to review and rate the recorded responses. This provides the organization with additional candidate assessments that can be customized to fit the unique needs of your City. Throughout the process, you will have access to our Master Applicant List (MAL), which will provide pertinent data for each applicant. Project Milestone Deliverables Proposed Date • W&C compares applications to the approved candidate profile developed in our searchable applicant database. • W&C develops customized candidate questionnaire & due diligence questionnaire to provide to applicants who most closely meet the candidate profile. • Top 10 candidates identified as semi-finalists. Applicant screening and • Semi -Final Report is prepared, including the brochure, master applicant list, cover letter, resume and completed questionnaire of recommendation of semi- candidates to be considered. December 21 —January 13 finalists. • W&C and the City review and rate video interviews. • W&C sends links to City to review the aggregate responses and ratings. • Semi-finalists complete candidate management style assessment, responses are reviewed, and interview questions are developed. • Recruitment Project Team Leader meets with the City to review recommended semi-finalists. The City selects finalists for on-site interviews. Strategy for Recruitment of Diverse Candidates Our corporate core values and work environment reflect our broader social aspirations for a diverse workforce, equal opportunity, and cross-cultural respect. We have established strong and credible networks with minority and female leaders nationwide. In addition, we are corporate members of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) and the Hispanic Network and are on their National Corporate Advisory Council. We participate in their membership events on a regular basis. �J 11 I Waters & Company A Springsted Company City of Waterloo, Iowa. Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services. 8 w To that end, we take responsibility for diversity in our organization, our recruitment strategy and our candidate pools. In this recruitment, we will use our established networks to make direct and personal contacts with prospective minority and female candidates and encourage them to consider the City of Waterloo's Waste Water Management Services Manager position. Because of our performance record in presenting a diverse applicant pool, these prospective candidates know they will be fairly considered in the process. Waters & Company, a Springsted Company, is committed to ensuring equitable participation in our business and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation. As a leader in the executive recruitment industry, we take positive actions to prevent and to remedy any discriminatory effects of business and employment practices. Springsted Incorporated, our parent company, is a certified WBE. IWaters & Company El A Springsted Company City of Waterloo, Iowa. Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services. 5 W Timeline Below is an estimated Timeline for the executive recruitment process. You will be asked during the first on-site meeting to review and approve a Timeline for the recruitment project. It is our intent to conduct the recruitment expeditiously, but not at the expense of finding high-quality candidates for you. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT PRELIMINARY TIMELINE The following Timeline represents a preliminary schedule for your executive recruitment based on a commencement date of October 20. Actual target dates will be developed in consultation with and approved by the City. Project Milestone Deliverables Target Date Profile development, advertising and candidate outreach. • W&C completes on-site interviews to develop candidate profile and recruitment brochure; the City approves ad placement schedule and timeline. . W&C sends draft recruitment brochure to the City. • The City retums draft recruitment brochure (with edits) to W&C. • W&C commences executive recruitment advertising and marketing. • Online data collection and profile development. October 20 — December 19 Applicant screening and assessment and recommendation of semi- finalists. • W&C commences formal review of applications and sends most promising applicants a Candidate Questionnaire to provide additional information about background and experience. Candidates complete recorded interview online. • W&C completes formal review of applications and sends selected resumes and questionnaire responses to the City for review. Also candidates' recorded interviews are presented. • Semi-finalists complete candidate management style assessment and responses are reviewed and interview questions are developed. • W&C meets with the City and recommends semi- finalists; the City selects finalists for on-site interviews. December 2— 21 January 13 On-site Interviews with finalists. • W&C sends documentation for finalists to the • The City conducts on-site interviews with finalists. Week of January25 or February Employment offer made / accepted. • The City extends employment offer to selected candidate. Week of February 7 IWaters & Company a A Sprmgsted Company City of Waterloo, Iowa. Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitrnent Services. 06 111. Proposed Costs The all-inclusive professional fee to conduct the recruitment is provided below and includes the cost of professional services by the Recruitment Project Team Leader, the project support staff and all project - related expenses such as advertising, preparation of the recruitment brochure, printing, candidate background, reference and academic verification checks and travel expenses for on-site visits. Travel expenses incurred by candidates for on-site interviews with the client are not the responsibility of W&C and are handled directly by the client organization. The all-inclusive professional fee will be billed in three installments: 30% of the fee will be billed at the beginning of the recruitment; 30% at the implementation of Phase I and 40% upon completion of Phase II. We are open to negotiate an alternative payment schedule if selected for this recruitment. If candidates from this recruitment process are selected for another position within your organization within one year of the close of the recruitment, a fee of 50% of the following proposal amount will be due to Waters & Company, a Springsted Company. All questions regarding the professional fees and project -related expenses should be directed to Sharon Klumpp, Senior Vice President at sklumpp@waters-company.com or via phone at 651-223-3053. PHASE DESCRIPTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FEES Phase I Task 1— Candidate Profile Development/Advertising/Marketing (includes one day on site by Recruitment Project Team Leader) Task 2 — Identify Quality Candidates Phase II Task 3 — Screening of Applications and Submission of Recommended Semi -Finalists to Client (includes one day on site by the Recruitment Project Team Leader) Conclusion Acceptance of offer by candidate TOTAL ALL-INCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL FEE $14,200 OPTIONAL SERVICES FOR CONSIDERATION FEES On rare occasions, W&C is asked to provide additional search services that are not included in this scope of service or to provide more than three on-site visits to the City. Additional work specifically requested by the City which is outside of the scope of this project will be invoiced at the hourly rate of $220 plus expenses. W&C will submit a written explanation of the additional services to be provided and the estimated hours that will be required prior to commencing any additional services. $220 per hour plus expenses IWaters & Company 0 A Springsted Company City of Waterloo, Iowa. Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services. E/ Triple Guarantee Our Triple Guarantee is defined as: (1) A commitment to remain with the recruitment assignment until you have made an appointment for the fees and tasks quoted in this proposal. If you are unable to make a selection from the initial group of finalists, W&C will work to identify a supplemental group until you find a candidate to hire. (2) Your executive recruitment is guaranteed for 24 months against termination or resignation for any reason. The replacement recruitment will be repeated with no additional professional fee, but only for project -related expenses. Candidates appointed from within your organization do not qualify for this guarantee. This guarantee is subject to further limitations and restrictions of your state laws. (3) W&C will not directly solicit any candidates selected under this contract for any other position while the candidate is employed with your organization. IV. Firm Experience References City of Fairmont, Minnesota Mr. Mike Hnmpal, City Administrator 507-238-9461 mhumpal@fairmont.org Project: Selection of Water/Wastewater Superintendent City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Ms. Kelli Wick, Human Resources Director 763-569-3302 kwick@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Project: Selection of Public Works Director City of Edina, Minnesota Mr. Scott Neal, City Manager 952-927-8861 sneal@ci.edina.mn.us Project: Selection of City Engineer Experience City of Woodbury, Minnesota Ms. Jody Brown, Administrative Services Director 651-714-3520 jbrown@ci.woodbury.mn.us Project: Selection of Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of Rosemount, Minnesota Ms. Emmy Foster, Assistant City Administrator 651-322-2002 emmy.foster@ci.rosemount.mn.us Project: Selection of Public Works Director/City Engineer The following is a partial list of previous Executive Recruitments: List of Public Works Executive Recruitments State 2010 — Present Recruitment Population Year Client 2010 Arlington County VA Water, Sewer and Streets Bureau Chief 221,045 2011 East Grand Forks MN Public Works Director 8,602 2011 Racine WI Commissioner of Public Works 81,855 2011 Warren MN Working Superintendent 1,563 2012 Beloit WI Public Works Director 36,913 2013 Dunedin FL Director of Public Works 35,690 2013 Mankato MN Director of Public Works 40,641 2014 Baudette MN Public Works Director 1,073 Waters & Company A 5pringsted Company City of Waterloo, Iowa Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services. List of Public` Works,Executive Recruitments 2010 Present Population Year Client State Recruitment 2014 Coon Rapids MN Public Works Director 62,103 2014 Dunedin FL Director of Public Works & Utilities 35,690 2014 Fairmont MN Water/Wastewater Superintendent 10,463 2014 Fergus Falls MN Public Works Director 13,215 2014 Hartford CT Director of Public Works 124,775 2014 Saint Paul MN Public Works Director 294,873 2014 Stafford County VA Public Works Director 134,352 2015 Rosemount MN Public Works Director/City Engineer 22,666 V. Recruitment Project Team Mr. Rollie Waters, Executive Vice President Direct Phone: (214) 466-2424 Email: rwaters@waters-company.com Recruitment Project Team Leader Ms. Sharon Klumpp, Senior Vice President Direct Phone: (651) 223-3053 Email: sklumpp@waters-company.com LCI Waters & Company E A Sprmgsted Company Mr. Chuck Anderson, Senior Vice President Direct Phone: (817) 965-3911 Email: canderson@waters-company.com Ms. Sara Haselbauer, HR Analyst Direct Phone: (651) 223-3006 Email: shaselbauer@waters-company.com City of Waterloo, Iowa Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services. Rollie Waters Executive Vice President Rollie O. Waters is an Executive Vice President of Waters & Company, a Springsted Company. Since 1976, Rollie has been a management consultant to private and public sector clients. He has consulted with national and international clients in the area of HR Management system design and strategic management. He has given various lectures and seminars for organizations in the areas of compensation as it relates to performance management. He is viewed on a national level as one of the foremost authorities in succession planning and performance management system design for the public sector. He has spoken before such organizations as the International City/County Managers Association, American Management Association, The Alliance for innovation, Southern Methodist University, the University of Maryland, National Forum of Black Public Administrators, California Institute of Technology, the Texas Municipal League (TML), the International Personnel Management Association (IPMA-HR), several international companies in Great Britain and various other U.S. public and private sector agencies and organizations. Rollie has been actively involved in the development of competency -based knowledge selection and development tools over the past twenty years. He has been instrumental in ensuring the proprietary profiles that he has designed attract the right candidates that fit the organization's needs. In addition, Rollie's extensive knowledge of performance management solidifies matching the management style most compatible with the organization's success. His research on succession planning has led him and his team to be able to help shape the future of organizations through their executive recruitment activities. Rollie has been widely published in national journals and magazines focusing on human resource challenges. His publications include a research article in the Public Personnel Management Journal titled "The Impact of Behavioral Traits on Performance Appraisal." Prior to founding W&C, Rollie held an executive position with Dun & Bradstreet Co., Inc., and a management position with Owens Corning Fiberglass. Areas of Expertise • Executive Recruitment • Web- Based Compensation Support • Management Development • Organizational Strategy • Mentoring Programs • Performance Management • Competency -based Systems and Development Systems • Succession Planning Professional Accomplishments and Education Rollie is a member of Mensa, a Strategic Partner with the International City/County Managers Association, International Management Consultants, and Alliance for Innovation, a member of the National Corporation Advisory Council of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, and numerous other professional groups. He has also appeared in several professional directories such as Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in Finance and History, and many others. Rollie has an extensive background in the behavioral sciences and strategic planning. He received his MBA at Pepperdine University and his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of South Carolina. In addition, he is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC); CMC is a certification mark awarded by the Institute of Management Consultants USA and represents evidence of the highest standards in consulting and adherence to the ethical canons of the profession. 1�. C Waters & Company W�� 2A sprigged Company City of Waterloo, Iowa Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services. a Sharon G. Klumpp Senior Vice President Sharon Klumpp is a Senior Vice President of Waters & Company, a Springsted Company. Sharon has extensive experience specializing in organizational and departmental studies, human resource management and executive search for public agencies. She also assists governing bodies and senior -level managers in the development, execution and evaluation of strategic plans. Sharon has extensive experience in serving government. She has served as Executive Director of the Metropolitan Council, a seven -county regional planning agency for the Minneapolis -Saint Paul metropolitan area, and as Associate Executive Director for the League of Minnesota Cities. Her experience also includes serving as City Administrator in Oakdale, Minnesota and as Assistant City Manager in both St. Louis Park, Minnesota and Saginaw, Michigan. Her private sector experience includes serving as the chief administrative officer for the Minneapolis office of a major global engineering and design firm. Sharon also served as an adjunct instructor at Walden University, where she taught public administration and organizational change in the University's School of Management. She served two terms on the Ramsey County Charter Commission and was chair for two years. Professional Accomplishments and Education Education University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas Masters of Public Administration Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Bachelor of Arts in Political Science C1 Waters & Company A Springsted Company Affiliations International City/County Management Association International Public Management Association for Human Resources City of Waterloo, Iowa Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services. Charles (Chuck) Anderson Senior Vice President Charles (Chuck) S. Anderson is a Senior Vice President of Waters & Company, a Springsted Company. Prior to joining the Waters & Co., Chuck worked for local governments and non-profit organizations, including City Manager for Dallas, Texas; Executive Director for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and Executive Director for the Michigan Education Association. Chuck also served as Director for Local Government Reform for the International City/County Association (ICMA), managing a U.S. government contract for the planning and delivery of technical assistance to local governments in Central and Eastern Europe. His last assignment in this role with ICMA was to recruit and supervise a team of technical consultants to assist in re -building local governments in Bosnia following agreement on the Dayton Accords. During his service with the Michigan Education Association, Chuck also served as Senior Consultant for Urban Planning and Management for Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research. Areas of Expertise • Executive Recruitment • Leadership/Management Development • Organizational Design • Organizational Development Professional Accomplishments and Education Chuck received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and human resources management and a Masters of Public Administration degree from the University of Kansas. He received the prestigious L.P. Cookingham Award for Development of Young Professionals from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the Minority and Women Advancement Award from the American Public Transit Association (APTA). He was also recognized as Public Administrator of the Year by the American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) and Outstanding Management Innovator (Honorable Mention) by ICMA. Chuck was recognized in 2007 with the Lifetime Achievement Award from his Public Administration Alumni Association at the University of Kansas. IWaters & Company t A Springsted Company City of Waterloo, Iowa Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services. 1 Sara Haselbauer, J.D. HR Analyst Ms. Sara Haselbauer is a Human Resources Analyst with the Organizational Management and Human Resources Team. Ms. Haselbauer started as an Administrative Assistant to the Project Management team in 2007. In August 2009, Ms. Haselbauer left Springsted to attend law school before returning in November 2014 as an independent contractor. Ms. Haselbauer has experience with analyzing data from various NRMSIRs to determine whether or not all material events had been timely filed in accordance with previous and current SEC regulations. She is fluent in legal research and drafting documents. Education University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota Juris Doctor Certificate in Indian Law University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Sociology CI Waters & Company 0 A Springsted Company City of Waterloo, Iowa. Proposal to Provide Executive Recruitment Services. 13 APPENDIX I Sample Brochure Fairmont Fairmont, the City of Lakes, is a community of 11,000 located in the heart of southem Minnesota. The community provides an array of recreation, educational, and health care services supporting a regional service area population of over 20,000 and is the county seat for Martin County. Centrally located along 1-90 and Highway 15, the City is noted for its hospitality, friendly residents, unique specialty shops, and picturesque lakes, making Fairmont "southern Minnesota's best kept secret." The City's five lakes provide a valuable community resource and afford residents and visitors alike with recreational areas for swimming, pleasure boating, water skiing, and fishing. Other attractions include the Fairmont Aquatic Park, a variety of public and private 18 -hole golf courses and the Red Rock Center for the Arts and the Fairmont Opera House, popular venues for artistic endeavors and enrichment. A full array of K-12 educational services is available from the Fairmont Area School District and from private religious - based schools. The Southern Minnesota Educational Campus is a one-stop shop for post -secondary education providing an assortment of college courses and degree programs offered by Presentation College, Minnesota State University - Mankato, Riverland Community College, Minnesota West Community College, and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. The Fairmont Medical Center — Mayo Health System has been meeting the medical needs of Fairmont and the surrounding community for more than 35 years. The Fairmont Medical Center campus is home to more than 50 physicians and offers in-patient and out-patient care, a 57 -bed hospital, a 40 -bed nursing home, eye clinic, dental offices, 24-hour emergency room service, as well as numerous specialized health-related programs. City Government The City of Fairmont is govemed by a home rule charter with a Council -Administrator form of government. The Mayor and five Council members are elected to four-year staggered terms. The City Council appoints a City Administrator to oversee and manage municipal services. In 2014, the City has a $12.8 million general fund budget and workforce of 84 full-time and 65 part-time employees. The City maintains 74 miles of streets and 27 parks and operates a regional airport with instrument landing, a 5,500 foot main runway, and 24-hour fuel service. Over $300 million in new development and re -development have been completed in recent years with significant potential for further retail expansion and new commercial development. Water and Wastewater Utilities The City operates water and wastewater utilities serving its 11,000 residents and commercial customers. The customer base consists of approximately 3,934 residential, 491 commercial and 17 industrial users. The 2014 budgets for the water and wastewater utilities are $3.4 and $2.3 million, respectively. Water for the utility is supplied by Budd Lake. In 2013, the City completed construction of a $31 million state-of-the-art water treatment plant with a capacity of 5.4 MGD. The plant, which went on-line last fall, features two solids -contact softening basins, two recarbonation basins, two lime sludge holding basins, two filter presses for lime sludge dewatering, four 1.8 MGD conventional filters, four 1.8 MGD granular activated carbon adsorption filters for taste and odor, a 590,000 gallon clearwell with three high service pumps, an on-site sodium hypochlorite generation system for disinfection, and chemical storage and feed systems. Treated water is stored in three elevated and two ground storage tanks; replacement of the ground storage tanks is scheduled in 2015. The City maintains 83 miles of water mains within its distribution system. The City of Fairmont Wastewater Treatment Plant is an activated sludge system, which underwent a major upgrade in 2006. The plant can handle a daily flow of 2.35 million gallons; it has a maximum daily capacity of 7.57 million gallons per day and a peak hour capacity of 11.6 million gallons per day. Plant effluent water is pumped within the treatment plant to be reused wherever itis needed, eliminating the need for the City to use costly municipal water in its plant. Wastewater is collected through a system utilizing 75 miles of sewer lines and 30 lift stations, The Position The Water/Wastewater Superintendent is responsible for the planning, construction and operation of the municipal water plant and distribution system and the municipal wastewater collection and treatment systems. The position reports to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and supervises a staff of 15 employees. Employees are represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Major duties performed by the Water/Wastewater Superintendent include: • Works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Federal agencies and completes reports as required. • Oversees the operation of the water and wastewater treatment facilities consistent with local, state and federal regulations. • Supervises, directs and schedules crews; provides employees with performance feedback. • Trains employees on the safe and proper operations of the water and wastewater utility systems. • Maintains the water supply plan and coordinates water appropriations with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. • Oversees the handling, disposal and certification reporting of bio -solids and sludge operations. • Oversees the operations of City laboratories and maintains required certifications, records and reports. • Analyzes annual operating costs and make recommendations for the department budget and assists in the preparation of the City's five year capital improvement plan. • Advises the Public Works Director and other City officials on department activities; provides information to and responds to service requests from the public. • Recommends the purchase of supplies, materials and heavy equipment. • Performs some operator and laboratory technician duties when needed. [2] Professional Challen:`es and Opportunities Professional challenges and opportunities awaiting the Water/Wastewater Superintendent include: • Promoting water conservation and exploring opportunities to reclaim and reuse water. • Developing a staffing plan to address projected tumover in key positions. • Facilitating increased integration among employees by providing opportunities to cross -train on water and wastewater operations. • Serving as a member of the City's public utilities management team and attending Public Utilities Commission meetings. Participating in future studies related to the City's water and wastewater utilities operations. Position Qualifications Bachelor's degree in chemical, civil, mechanical engineering; chemistry or the physical and biological sciences or a two year degree in water or wastewater operations or a closely related field required. Must have four years of experience in the operation and management of a Class B or higher water treatment facility or a Class B or higher wastewater treatment facility. Equivalent education and experience will be considered. Licensure as a Class A Water Operator and a Class A Wastewater Operator required in a reasonable, mutually agreed to time period after appointment. Must have experience supervising employees and building an effective work team and demonstrate the ability to establish effective working relationships with regulatory agencies. Requires excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing, knowledge of mechanical, biological and electrical systems and proficiency in GIS, SCADA and asset management software. Compensation Salary range: $75,000 to $88,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefit package is available. Application Process To apply, complete the City application available in the Executive Search section of www.springsted.com under the City of Fairmont listing. Submit the application electronically to fairmont onspringsted.com or to Sharon Klumpp at Springsted Incorporated, 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101. Electronic submission preferred. Direct all inquiries to Ms. Klumpp at 651-223-3053. Position is open until filled. First review of resumes begins on March 14, 2014. Fairmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Springsted Incorporated 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300 Saint Paul, MN 55101-2887 Tel: 651-223-3000 Fax: 651-223-3002 www.springsted.com Springsted [3]