Full-Service Executive Search & Consulting for Public Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations

DAVID GASSAWAY CITY MANAGER, CITY OF FAIRFIELD

“I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Public Service Search for your agency’s recruitment service needs. My HR Manager and I had the privilege of working with Public Service Search to recruit for the vital position of Homeless Services Manager. From our initial introductory call, the project was approached with an exceptional level of professionalism, dedication, and the understanding of the unique nature of the Homeless Services Manager role. Public Service Search was successful in recruiting an individual who has since proven to be an invaluable asset to our team and to the community. Public Services Search has proven to serve as a valuable partner for our organization, and we look forward to our next collaboration together.”

JENNIFER YASUMOTO COUNTY OF NAPA

“First and foremost, Craig is positive, direct, relatable, and thoughtful. He took the time to understand our Agency, the organizational culture we value and cultivate, and my expectations for those who join the team at the highest levels, which for us are the Deputy Director level. At the end of the day, the team at Public Service Search was able to assist us in hiring individuals into both positions who are excellent additions to HHSA’s Executive Leadership Team. I could not be more pleased with the outcomes. I have worked with many recruiters in my career, and I have been very impressed with the level of customer service, perseverance, and strategy in delivering on the most difficult of recruitments. I highly recommend Public Service Search and look forward to using this firm for our future recruitment needs.”

JENNIFER VASQUEZ COUNTY OF YUBA

“We were presented with a qualified and vetted candidate panel from which we chose three candidates for onsite visits. Our recruiter was extremely helpful in assisting us through this process. He also provided guidance in the offer and acceptance where he kept constant communication with us and with the candidates. I strongly recommend Craig Southerland and Public Service Search to anyone who is searching for a committed and capable recruiter with integrity, who will truly partner with you to develop a successful long-term relationship. We will continue to consider Public Service Search a valued partner with our county agency.”

WENDY TYLER COLUSA COUNTY

“Our county agency had limited experience in working with executive recruiting firms. We decided to hire Public Service Search for a key leadership position. Craig Southerland has been terrific in his attention to detail and follow up. He asks terrific questions and listens to our needs. We have been impressed with the recruitment process enlisted by Public Service Search.”

RAELYNN DIETER CITY OF VANCOUVER, WA

“Your work truly stands head and shoulders above other recruiters in your attention to detail and thorough screening of candidates and your focused efforts to match the perfect candidate to each opportunity. You have worked hard to earn this reputation, and we have been pleased with the results.”

REBECCA CRAIG COUNTY OF NAPA

“Public Service Search provided a high degree of customer service and commitment to finding our candidate. Craig Southerland worked well with our staff in scheduling zoom conferences, providing interview packets, feedback, and assisting with negotiation with prospective hires. I would say that due to the knowledge and understanding of our organization, Public Service Search was instrumental in us securing a highly qualified and experienced PIO.”

TRISHA TILLOTSON NEVADA COUNTY

“I would recommend Public Service Search for assistance with any future recruitments and the only thing I wish I would have done differently is to have hired them sooner. After reaching out to a few recruiting companies, I selected Public Service Search as the team seemed the most in-tune with our needs. Throughout the process, our recruiter was welcoming with questions, suggestions, and was even reachable outside of business hours. I also found the initial interview questions with potential applicants and the high level of professionalinsight through the interview process extremely valuable.”

ROBERT HALPENNY FRASER HEALTH AUTHORITY SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA

“I was most impressed with Public Service Search by their knowledge of our needs and the details concerning living and working in our community. The consultants at Public Service Search consistently exhibit great attention to detail and professionalism. Their straightforward feedback allowed us to enjoy terrific success.”

JILL ABEL COUNTY OF YUBA

“I have worked with many recruiters over my career and can say that I have been most impressed with the group at Public Service Search. They consistently exhibit creativity, customer service and the ability to deliver even on the most difficult searches. I have recommended Public Service Search to colleagues and will continue to do so in the future.”

NICHOLE QUICK CITY OF ORANGE

“I was most impressed with my recruiter when after I hadaccepted the position and signed the contract, hecontinued to follow up. He would regularly check in tomake sure things were moving forward with the relocationprocess. It is without hesitation that I recommend CraigSoutherland and Public Service Search as executiverecruiters. They provide solutions and utilize decades ofexperience.”

PHUONG LUU, MD, MHS, FACP SUTTER COUNTY

“I worked closely with my recruiter from Public Service Search. Throughout the process, Craig Southerlanddemonstrated incredible professionalism in his interactions with me as a candidate. I am very impressed with Public Service Search as an executive recruitment firm, they excelled in terms of promptness, consistency, and followthrough. Public Service Search has my strongestrecommendations.”

AARON CADORE NAPA COUNTY

“I worked with Craig Southerland three times over the last 15 months, and although the outcome was different each time, I consistently found myself being impressed by Craig's thoroughness, professionalism, and care. Craig balanced making the process rigorous and guiding methrough it. Ultimately, I received the job offer and am truly grateful that Craig was my recruiter. My recruitment experience with Craig was truly lifechanging.”

JENNIFER MULLANE SOLANO COUNTY

“At one point during the recruitment there was an unexpected delay in the hiring process, which I became concerned about. I reached out to Public Service Search,and they responded immediately. Craig Southerland provided me with the information I needed so I knewexactly what to expect in terms of the new hiring timeline, which allayed my concerns. As an executive level candidate, I felt that Craig had the knowledge, skills, demeanor and emotional intelligence to navigate thehiring process on my behalf. At every step I felt that he had my best interest at heart. I highly recommend Craig and Public Service Search for recruitment. I am enjoyingmy new career and very much appreciated his help throughout the entire process.”

JOLENE CHURCH COLUSA COUNTY

“Mr. Southerland provided me with in-depth information on the history of the position, challenges recruiting for theposition, and what the organization was looking for in an HR Director. This information was important in my decisionto pursue this role by addressing any reservations that I had an enhancing my interest. All through the process, Mr.Southerland communicated frequently and provided me with updates and feedback as well as sharing my feedbackand impressions with County officials. What was great about this communication was that Mr. Southerland didn’t“feed”me what his client wanted to hear but rather provided coaching through feedback which I was able to use to better prepare and leverage my strengths.”

MATT HIGHLAND NAPA COUNTY

“Considering how big of a life transition it is to relocate across the country, when it came to the hiring and employment process, it went as smoothly as one could hope. Throughout the process, Craig stayed in touch and kept me updated on where we were at in the process. I appreciate all of his work and support. Craig is professional, respectful and supportive in his approach toexecutive recruitment. Based on my personal experience, I highly recommend Craig Southerland. He is fantastic to work with.”

HOMER J. RICE, MPH, PHD COUNTY OF YUBA

“I worked with a number of recruiters when I began seeking a new position, and I can say without hesitation that Craig surpassed them all in his professionalism and service to both me and the client. Based on my experience, I fully recommend Craig Southerland as an executive recruiter.”

LINDA ONG NAPA COUNTY

“Craig Southerland with Public Service Search, is the type of recruiter candidates dream of working with. In Augustof 2022, Craig recruited me for a Public Information Officer position for Napa County. He took the time to learnabout me, my background, and my career interests to see not only if I was a good fit for the job, but if the job was a good fit for me. Throughout the interview process, Craig remained present and thoughtful and always followed up to answer my questions, provide insight when he could, and was above all else – a great communicator.Craig was highly responsive, clear, professional, and honest and that helped to ease what can be a long, stressful interview process.”