Local Government Executive Search, Interim Staffing & Municipal Management Consulting

Local Government Executive Search

With 300+ successful local government executive searches over 18 years, our proven 3-phase model finds the leaders your community deserves. From city manager recruitment to department-head placements, we deliver candidates who are ready to lead from day one.

"Dave and his staff were able to reach candidates we could never have...their professional recruitment and selection process found us a fabulous Fire Chief. Using their services is an absolute no brainer."

Julia Griffin, Town Manager — Town of Hanover, NH

Core Outcomes

• City & County Manager searches
• Department Director & Chief placements
• Finance Director & CFO recruitment
• Police Chiefs & Fire Chiefs
• School Superintendents & Principals

Municipal Interim Staffing

When leadership transitions happen, our network of experienced interim executives steps in immediately to maintain momentum and stability. Our municipal interim staffing solutions — including interim city manager placements — are on-site within 5 business days at below total cost of compensation.

Core Outcomes

• Interim City & County Managers
• Acting Department Directors
• Interim Finance Directors & CFOs
• Short- and long-term placements
• Below total cost of compensation

Government Efficiency Audits & Operations Studies

Our consultants are pioneers in government efficiency audits, having partnered with hundreds of agencies to create better services and quality of life for residents across the US and internationally. We deliver actionable findings that reduce costs and improve public sector HR consulting practices.

Core Outcomes

• Operational efficiency assessments
• Budget gap identification
• Service delivery benchmarking
• Cost reduction & revenue optimization
• Department reorganization

Public Sector HR Consulting — Classification & Compensation

Is your agency overpaying, underpaying, or taking unnecessary risk? Our public sector HR consulting experts ensure your pay structure is competitive, equitable, and legally defensible — with full market benchmarking and collective bargaining consulting support.

Core Outcomes

• Market pay analysis & benchmarking
• Job classification & grading
• Benefits structure review
• Risk & compliance assessment

Franchise Audit & Municipal Broadband

Our consultants are pioneers and experts in municipal broadband — from market trend analysis to right-of-way standards, cable TV, fiber, and wireless franchise negotiations.

"Because of Mr. Evertsen's extensive knowledge and background in cable TV and telecommunications, a review and update of our franchise fees helped us avoid a 10-year loss of more than $700,000."

City of Safford, AZ

Core Outcomes

• Franchise fee audits & renegotiation
• Municipal broadband feasibility
• Cable TV & fiber assessments
• Wireless right-of-way strategy
• Market trend analysis

Local Government Training Programs & Strategic Planning

Successful cities are built on a plan. Our facilitated strategic planning process engages your community and elected leadership to build a shared, actionable long-term vision. Our local government training programs have served 10,000+ civil servants across 14 countries, covering customer service, leadership, ethics, and risk management — delivered on-site with printed certifications for all completers.

Core Outcomes

• 5-year strategic plan development
• Community & council engagement workshops
• Goal-setting retreats for elected officials
• Public Sector Customer Service Program (10 courses, 4 tiers)
• Public Leadership & Management Academy (3 tiers, 12 courses)
• Ethics & Risk Management (18 courses)
• Professional & Personal Productivity workshops
• Customizable sessions for limited budgets or timelines

Media & Military Relations

We help local governments and public officials communicate effectively with the media, manage public relations, and build lasting community trust. Our military relations consulting supports municipalities navigating base compatibility, BRAC processes, and defense community partnerships.

"Excellent work ethic, high integrity and depth of character."

Fred Lark, GM — KXLO-KLCM Radio

Core Outcomes

• Media strategy & messaging
• Press release & communications support
• Crisis communications
• Public engagement planning