Title
Resolution authorizing the appointment of Austin McFarlane as Director of Public Works.
Staff Summary
* The position of Director of Public Works was advertised nationally by a public sector executive recruiting agency. The agency, GovHR USA recommended a list of top candidates for consideration.
* A panel of Public Works department employees, and a second panel composed of department heads and an Assistant County Administrator, conducted initial interviews with the top candidates.
* Following the interviews, both panels recommended forwarding the name of one candidate for further consideration - Interim Public Works Director Austin McFarlane.
* The County Board Chair and County Administrator held a subsequent discussion with Mr. McFarlane.
* Pursuant to the County Board Rules, the advice of the Chair of the Public Works and Transportation Committee was sought on the final candidate.
* The County Administrator, with the advice of the Board Chair, recommends the appointment of Austin McFarlane as Director of Public Works.
* Austin McFarlane is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology.
* This resolution seeks County Board confirmation for the appointment of Austin McFarlane to the position of Director of Public Works, effective October 11, 2023.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the position of Director of Public Works was advertised nationally by a public sector executive recruiting agency, GovHR USA, to attract talented, dynamic, and progressive individuals with unique skillsets; and
WHEREAS, applicants from across the country submitted applications for consideration; and
WHEREAS, following the initial screening process, a short list of candidates was initially interviewed by a panel composed of Public Works Department employees, with a second panel composed of department heads and an Assistant County Administrator; and
WHEREAS, both panels recommended one candidate for further consideration for the position, Au...
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