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• Candidate Screening: Mercer will carefully screen prospective finalists according <br /> to the criteria established by the Commission in the Position Profile and present <br /> the most highly qualified to the Commission. <br /> • Background Investigation: Mercer will thoroughly evaluate candidates invited by <br /> the Commission for interviews. <br /> • Interview Process: Mercer will make recommendations and assist in selection. <br /> • Negotiation and Follow-up: Mercer will facilitate employment and follow-up to <br /> ensure complete integrity of the process. <br /> Methodology <br /> Each step in this process for the Orange County Manager search is described below. <br /> 1. Position Analysis <br /> Mr. Robertson said The Mercer Group will have extensive consultation with the <br /> Commission, and staff as well as other individuals or groups to determine the needs and <br /> issues, requirements of the job, and to verify information about the environment within <br /> which the position functions. We will spend a considerable amount of time at the <br /> beginning of the process in Orange County in order to determine the level of experience <br /> and training needed. <br /> During this process, we will initiate individual interviews with the Commissioners, staff <br /> members (if desired) and others of your choice to identify expectations, perceptions, and <br /> concerns regarding the position. We will consult with the Commissioners to identify the <br /> individuals that should be included in these interviews. O <br /> Based on those meetings, we will prepare a draft position profile and review it with the <br /> Commission in order to arrive at a general agreement regarding the specifications for the <br /> position. Commissioners will be asked to review the draft profile and provide <br /> recommended modifications, especially regarding the issues facing the positions, the <br /> description of the ideal candidate, and timeframes to be included in the advertisement. <br /> The final position profile will include information about the County, its goals, major <br /> services offered, issues to be faced, the position, the ideal candidate and the selection <br /> criteria established. <br /> 2. Recruitment Process <br /> Mr. Robertson said they will review our database to determine those candidates whom <br /> we may already know and/or already have on file who may meet the Commission's <br /> specifications. <br /> = Commission input requested <br />