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VILLAGE MANAGER CANDIDATES
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Name of Applicant RObll'1 GOCI'1GZ IntenriewerCounCi) Member K. Johnson
Inteiview Date 8/8/2018
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
1. Interview Preparation (5):
Share w�h us what you know about the �ftage of Tequesta inciuding the commun'ity demographics and
services provided.
Undesired Response Svme, but not all desired Respons � Desired Response
1 2 3 5
2. Job Interest and Fit(5):
What interested you about the Village of Tequesta and why do you think you would be a fit?
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response Desir ponse
1 2 3 4 5
3. Stress Tolerance and Fit (5):
Describe your busiest week in the last six months.
Undesired Response Some, but not��sired Response Desired Response
1 2 �3 J 4 5
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4. Management Styfe (5):
Explain the qualities of an outstanding Village Manager,and give examples of how you put those qualities
into practice.
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Respons Desired Response
1 2 3 4 5
5. Teamwork(5):
Provide a specific example from your recent work history of steps you have taken to promote cohesiveness
and teamwork in your organization.
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response Desire ponse
1 2 3 4 5 -
6. Transparency(5):
This position reports to five persons. How do you maintain transparency when dealing with them
individually on difficult issues when you are aware of their competing or opposing views?
Undesired Response Some, but not all�desired Respon� Desired Response
1 2 3 '� 41 5
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7. Opinion on Outsourcing {5):
Generally speaking, what local govemment functions or services if any, do you feel can effectively be
outsourced to a third part}�
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response Desi sponse
1 2 3 4 5
1
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8. bpinion on Body Cameras (5j:
1Nhat do you feel are the benefits and disadvantages of law enforcement o�cers wearing body cameras?
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response Desire po se
1 2 3 4 5
9. Adaptability� Resilience (5):
Describe a difficult encounter that you have had w�h an elected o�cial or officiais and share with us how
the matter was resoived. (If none,applicant to imagine a possible encounter and describe how he/she
would deal with it)
Undesired Response Some, but not ali desired Respons� Desired Response
1 2 3 ( 4/ 5
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10. Communication (5):
Provide a specific example from your recent work history of a time you had to communicate an unpopular
message. Please describe the steps you took to go about this.
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Respon '�- Desired Response
1 2 3 �(�4 ) 5
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11. Problem Solving � Decision Making (5}:
The Village Council has directed you to keep the 2018/19 General Fund budget increase to under 4°k,
however the department heads'are requesting a cumulative total of 8.5% increase over the previous year
with solid justifications. How would you approach this issue?
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response Desire nse
1 2 3 4 5
12. Labor Relations and Negotiations (5):
Share with us any experience you have with labor relations and negotiations.
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response Desir Re se
1 2 3 4 5
13. Ethics (5):
Describe an ethical dilemma you faced at a senior level and how you responded to it. (If none, imagine a
possible ethical dilemma that a Village Manager could face and state how he/she would deal wifh it).
Undesired Response Some, but not ired Response Desired Response
1 2 3 4 5
14. Setf-Awareness (5):
Tell us about a time when you felt that you were unfairly criticized. How did you resolve it and what lessons
did you learn?
Undesired Response Some, but not desired Response Desired Response
1 2 �3 4 5
15. Summary Presentation Request(5):
You now have a chance to tell us what you will be uniquely able to bring to this position over and above the
stated requirements in the job description. Please use this opportunity to address any additional details that
you wish to provide in order to strengthen your candidacy.
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Respon Desired Response
1 2 3 4 5
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COMMUNICATIONS OBSERVATIONS:
Appeared to be easity distracted 1 2 3 4 5 Listened Attentively and remained focused
Averted eyes during most of the 1 2 3 4 5 Consisten�y mair�tained eye contact
interview
Exhibited inappropriate or other 1 2 3 4 5 Exhibited appropriate body language,pasture,
distracting body language, and mannerisms
posture,and mannerisms �
Appeared unenthusiastic and 1 2 3 4 5 Appeaned enthusiastic and displayed a high
displayed a low energy level level of ene�y
Conveyed responses vaguely 1 2 3 4 5 Conveysd responses thoroughly and in an
andlor in a disorganized,manner, organized easy to understand manner,using
using inappropriate vocabulary appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
and grammar
Communications 4bservations Total Score (Ma�c 25): \v/
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Interview Preparation:
2. Job Interest and Fit:
3. Stress Tolerance and Fit:
4. Management Style:
5. Teamwork:
fi. Transparency:
7. Opinion on �utsourcing:
8. Opinion on Body Cameras:
9. Adaptability& Resilience:
10. Communication:
11. Problem Sotving & Decision Making:
12. Labor Relations and Negotiations:
13. Ethics:
14. Setf-Awareness:
15. Summary Presentation Request:
Interview Questions Total Score (Max 75): 1;�
TOTAL INTERVIEW SCORE �
Additional Comments:
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