Public Psychological Services 10/29/2019

SECTION 2 - SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 BACKGROUND Firefighters perform work that can cause extreme psychological and emotional stress. The public trusts that the actions and decisions by firefighters are based on rational thinking, the ability to adhere to training, and a commitment to public safety. As a result of these concerns, the city conducts pre-employment psychiatric evaluations prior to making a final offer. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 1582 provides guidelines for categorizing psychiatric conditions that could impact a candidate's ability to perform the essential duties of the position. 2.2 SCOPE OF WORK Supplier shall perform a pre-employment psychological evaluation that will consist of: • Written personality test • Personal history questionnaire geared towards public safety personnel • Conduct a face-to-face interview • Show scales and analysis, and • Conclude with a psychological summary report for the hiring authority The number of psychological evaluations the department requests will depend on staffing needs. Hiring tends to be sporadic and due to such the Supplier will need to be capable of evaluating numerous candidates over a short period of time. 2.3 PROPOSED TIMELINE • Suppliers will schedule and conduct the evaluation with the candidate as soon as possible, but no more than two (2) weeks after initial notification from the city identifying the candidates. • The City and the Supplier will coordinate an appointment within that two-week window. • Upon completion, Supplier will submit a written report as outlined above in section 2.2 to the City of Everett within seven (7) business days. 2.4 SUPPLIER RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Perform the pre-employment psychological evaluation. 2. Document any candidate no-show appointments in writing to the Fire Chief. Electronic means is acceptable. 3. Within seven business days after completion of the evaluation, provide a written summary report to the City of Everett in accordance with NFPA 1582 standards and within the timeline outlined above in section 2.3. 4. Submit the summary report in an envelope marked "Confidential" and address it to "Everett Fire Department, Attn: Fire Chief, 2930 Wetmore Ave, Suite 7A, Everett, WA 98201". o The Supplier may be requested to provide a verbal summary of findings by telephone to the Chief of the department or other city personnel authorized to receive confidential pre-employment health information on the Chief's behalf. 5. Submit an invoice for the service at the agreed upon rates along with the written report. 6. Notify the city immediately if they cannot meet the timelines in section 2.3. 7