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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Name of Applicant ROblrl GOYI'leZ Interviewer Mayor Brennan
Interview Date 8/8/2018
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
1. Interview Preparation (5):
Share with us what you know about the Village of Tequesta including the community demographics and
services provided.
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Respoqse Desired Response
1 2 3 � 4 5
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2. Job Interest and Fit (5):
What interested you abou#the Viilage of Tequesta and why do you think you wouid be a good fit?
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Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response Desifred R sponse
1 2 3 4 � 5
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3. Stress Tolerance and Fit (5):
Describe your busiest week in the last six months. _
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Respon �^ Desired Response
1 2 3 � 4 5
4. Management Style (5):
Explain the qualities of an outstanding Village Manager, and give examples of how you put those qualities
into practice.
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Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response Desir�d Re�ponse
1 2 3 4 � 5 ,�
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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 Respon e Desired Response
1 2 3 � 4 't 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 thei�competing or opposing views?
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response Desireci Re�ponse
1 2 3 4 5 �
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7. Opinion on Outsourcing (5):
Generally speaking, what local government functions or services if any, do you feel can effectively be
outsourced to a third party?
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Respor�se `'�, Desired Response
1 2 3 4 5
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8. Opinion on Body Cameras (5):
What do you feel are the benefits and disadvantages of law enforcement officers wearing body cameras?
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Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Respon"se Desired Response
1 2 3 � 4 5
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9. Adaptability 8� Resilience (5):
Describe a di�cult encounter that you have had with an elected official or o�cials and share with us how
the matter was resolved. (If none, applicant to imagine a possible encounter and describe how he/she
would deal with it)
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Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response Des�ed Re ponse
1 2 3 4 ' 5 �
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 Respot�5e � Desired Response
1 2 3 4 5
11. Problem Solving � Decision Making (5):
The Village Council has directed you to keep the 2018/19 General Fund budget increase to under 4%,
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 } Desi�ed Response
1 2 3 4 / 5
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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 Desired Response
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 with it).
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response � Desired Response
1 2 3 4 � 5
14. Self-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 all 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 Response Des�ed Res onse
1 2 3 4 �� 5
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COMMUNICATIONS OBSERVATIONS:
Appeared to be easily distracted 1 2 3 4 �5� Listened Attentively and remained focused
Averted eyes during most of the 1 2 3 4 5� Consistently maintained eye contact
interview
Exhibited inappropriate or other 1 2 3 4 ; 5� Exhibited appropriate body language� posture,
distracting body language, and mannerisms
posture,and mannerisms
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Appeared unenthusiastic and 1 2 3 4 ' 5 Appeared enthusiastic and displayed a high
displayed a low energy level ' ;:� level of energy
Conveyed responses vaguely 1 2 3 4 j� Conveyed responses thoroughly and in an
and/or in a disorganized, manner, organized easy to understand manner, using
using inappropriate vocabulary appropriate vocabalary and grammar.
and grammar +
Communications Observations Total Score (Max 25): '� /���
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Interview Preparation:
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15. Summary Presentation Request: �
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Interview Questions Total Score (Max 75): �;� �
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Additional Comments:
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