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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Name ofApp,;�ant Lawrence McNaul InterviewerCoun�il Member V. Arena
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 Response Desired Response
1 (2� 3 4 5
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2. Job Interest and Fit (5):
What interested you about the Village of Tequesta and why do you think you would be a good fit?
Undesired Response Some, but not all, esired Response Desired Response
1 2 � 4 5
3. Stress Tolerance and Fit (5):
Describe your busiest week in the last six months.
Undesired Response Some, but not a I esired Response 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.
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response Desired Response
1 2 3 � 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 � esired Response Desired Response
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 t desired Response Desired Response
1 2 3� 4 5
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 Response Desired Response
1 2 (� � ) 4 5
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8. Opinion on Body Cameras (5):
What do you feel are the benefits and disadvantages of!aw enforcement officers wearing body cameras?
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response,..,, Desired Response
1 2 3 �} 5
9. Adaptability & Resilience (5):
Describe a difficult encounter that you have had with an elected official or officials and share with us how
the matter was resolved. (If none, applicant to imagine a possible encounter and describe how helshe
would deal with it)
Undesired Response Some, but not all desired Response r Desired Response
1 2 3 � 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 Response Desired Response
1 � 3 4 5
11. Problem Solving 8� Decision Making (5):
The Vil�age 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�I-desired Response Desired 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 j 3 4 5
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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 diiemma that a Village Manager could face and state how he/she would deal with it).
Undesired Response ��ome, but not all desired Response Desired Response
1 ( 2 l 3 4 5
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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 II sired Response Desired Response
1 2 � 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 Desired Response
1 � 2 f 3 4 5
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COMMUNICATIONS OBSERVATIONS:
Appeared to be easily distracted 1 2 � 4 5 Listened Attentively and remained focused
Averted eyes during most of the 1 2 � 4 5 Consistently maintained eye contact
interview
Exhibited inappropriate or other 1 (�`2� 3 4 5 Exhibited appropriate body language, posture,
distracting body language, U and mannerisms
posture,and mannerisms
Appeared unenthusiastic and 1 2 f 3�) 4 5 Appeared enthusiastic and displayed a high
displayed a low energy level `� level of energy
Conveyed responses vaguely 1 � 3 4 5 Conveyed responses tho�oughly and in an
and/or in a disorganized, manner, organized easy to understand manner, using
using inappropriate vocabulary appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
and grammar
Communications Observations Total Score (Max 25): ��
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Interview Preparation: �
2. Job Interest and Fit: �
3. Stress Tolerance and Fit: �?�
4. Management Style: u
5. Teamwork: �
6. Transparency: �
7. Opinion on Outsourcing: �
8. Opinion on Body Cameras: L�
9. Adaptability & Resilience: �
10. Communication: �
11. Problem Solving & Decision Making: �
12. Labor Relations and Negotiations: �
13. Ethics: �
14. Self-Awareness: �
15. Summary Presentation Request: �
Interview Questions Total Score (Max 75): �r3
TOTAL INTERVIEW SCORE ��
Additional Comments:
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