NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City Manager Kendal Francis is a little frustrated by the pace of the process when it comes to hiring department heads for the city's vacancies.
"It's going way too slowly," Francis said. "We are moving forward. The Community Development Director position, we have done some initial interviews. We have some in person interviews scheduled for next week. You asked about internal promotion. That's a possibility, there have been some internal candidates, so we're looking at that."
In addition to the Community Development Director, there is still a Director of Engineering position, in addition to the Police Chief vacancy. Also, Director of Public Information & Community Engagement Rebekah Starkey-Keasling is moving on from the city next month. The one where Francis expected the most help, because they are using an outside consulting firm, is with the Police Chief search.
"That one maybe is what my biggest frustration is," Francis said. "Actually, before I arrived this morning, I emailed the consultant to see when I should be expecting that. Actually, I was expecting that last week and I hadn't seen it. I am, admittedly, frustrated with that process. It will be coming out almost immediately. I feel confident in that."
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