Unified Government names executive search partner and outlines county administrator recruitment timeline

Renee Ramirez, director of human resources, told the commission the Unified Government retained Strategic Government Resources (SGR) and recruiter Clay Pearson to lead a national search for the next county administrator. Ramirez said the process will include candidate screening, written and video responses, background and reference checks, and stakeholder and community participation.

"We are hoping to have a selection of the next county administrator by very early January with an assessment center taking place in early January," Renee Ramirez said, laying out the target timeline and an inclusive evaluation process. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about schedule and process; Ramirez said the posting would go live Oct. 8 and staff would share dedicated dates for assessment activities.