City of Burien, WA - City Manager Position Profile - Stakeholder Survey

Stakeholder Survey

The City of Burien is beginning the recruitment and selection process for the next City Manager and has hired our firm, GovHR USA, to facilitate this recruitment process. The Mayor and City Council believe it is important to solicit feedback from the community and organization regarding the characteristics and traits the new City Manager should possess as well as the opportunities and challenges he or she may be faced with should they be selected as Burien's next City Manager.

The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the City and reports to the Mayor and City Council. The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City, including appointment and supervision of all City Staff; recommendation of policies, procedures and ordinances; and the development of the City’s budget for the Mayor and City Council’s consideration and approval.

We value your input! Please provide responses to the following questions by April 11, 2022. All of your responses will remain confidential as they will be submitted directly to us. If you would like to email us directly with additional feedback, you may send your comments and suggestions to this email address: BurienCityManager@GovHRUSA.com.

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* 1. Please identify which constituency you represent: (Select the option that best describes your position)

Resident

Non-Resident

Current or Former Elected Official

Community or Non-Profit Leader

Business Owner

Other

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* 2. Which type of leader should Burien have as its City Manager? (Please select up to 5)

Inspirational - They care about Burien and all of its residents.

Approachable - They are out in the community and will listen.

Visionary - They can see the "Burien of the Future"

Courageous - They will be honest, even if it is difficult.

Empathetic - They understand how others feel, even if they have not had the same experience.

Communicative - They will regularly communicate with all parts of the community.

Trustworthy - They will do what they promise to do.

Collaborative - They want to work with others to solve problems.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which three of the following management styles do you believe are essential for the City Manager to successfully lead Burien?

Strategic -- They can plan and implement programs and other City initiatives.

Decisive -- They can make difficult decisions and stand by their decision.

Collaborative-- They regularly seek out other opinions and perspectives including those that differ from their own.

Coaching -- They develop their employees and help them succeed.

Innovative -- They look for new ways to solve problems.

Team Oriented -- They work with City employees and residents on ways to solve issues facing the City.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which five of the following abilities and skills do you believe are most essential to perform the work of the City Manager?

Skill in conflict resolution

Skill in City finance

Experience working on racial equity issues

Ability to work with a City Council that has differing opinions and perspectives

Ability and desire to really listen

Ability to recruit and develop a diverse workforce

Ability to work together and openly with members of the community

Ability to build diverse teams within the organization

Ability to remain focused on the City's long term goals

Ability to challenge the status quo and view issues through a racial equity lens

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Do you think it is necessary for the new City Manager to have had previous experience in any of the following areas?

City Management or other Local Government Management Experience

Academic Experience

Private Sector Experience

Other (please specify)

City of Burien, WA - City Manager Position Profile - Stakeholder Survey

Stakeholder Survey

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* 1. Please identify which constituency you represent: (Select the option that best describes your position)

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* 2. Which type of leader should Burien have as its City Manager? (Please select up to 5)

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* 3. Which three of the following management styles do you believe are essential for the City Manager to successfully lead Burien?

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* 4. Which five of the following abilities and skills do you believe are most essential to perform the work of the City Manager?

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* 5. Do you think it is necessary for the new City Manager to have had previous experience in any of the following areas?

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* 6. What are the top three positive trends you see in Burien that the next City Manager will encounter upon starting in their new role?

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* 7. What are the top three challenges you think will face the new City Manager?

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* 8. Do you have any other comments related to the recruitment for Burien's next City Manager?