Clerk of the Board | Valley Water
- Salary: 244,121 - 307,926 USD Annually
- Salary Top:307,926
- Apply By: Mar 02, 2025
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Information and Intergovernmental Affairs
- Records Management
- Management
- Mid to Senior Level
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Summary
Located on the southern coast of San Francisco Bay in northern California, Santa Clara County is the home of Silicon Valley, the technology center of the world. With an agrarian heritage, the county today hosts thousands of technology companies including the headquarters of industry giants Adobe, Alphabet (Google), Apple, Cisco, eBay, HP, Meta (Facebook), and Netflix, among others. The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) is the primary water resources agency for the county. Valley Water’s FY 2024-25 operating budget of $964 million supports approximately 921 employees. Founded in 1929 and headquartered in San José, the special district will celebrate its 100th anniversary in four years.
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Job Description
A seven-member Board of Directors governs the agency and appoints the Clerk of the Board, one of three positions (CEO, District Counsel) reporting directly to the Board. The Office of the Clerk is the primary forward-facing point of contact between all citizens and Valley Water. The Clerk serves as the official record keeper for the agency and provides significant administrative support to the Directors. The Clerk serves a public liaison function regarding Valley Water’s processes, meetings, and committees, explaining the why behind the what.
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Job Requirements
College level course work in a related field is desirable. A minimum of five years of advanced level administrative/secretarial experience of which two years involved the preparation of agendas and minutes of official public meetings and processing of associated documents and records, as well as two (2) years of exercising supervisory authority, are required. Must possess Certified Municipal Clerk or Master Municipal Clerk Certificate issued by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks within two years of appointment.
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Special Instructions
Filing Deadline: March 2, 2025
Contact: Andrew (Drew) Gorgey at (970) 987-1238 (direct)
Full information: https://columbialtd.com/recruitments
Cover letter and resume only to: apply@columbialtd.com
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Additional Information
The hiring range for this position is $244,121.51 to $307,926.00 DOQE. In addition, the following benefits (partial list) are provided: vacation, sick, executive, and personal leave, plus 14 paid holidays. Valley Water offers a defined benefit retirement plan through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) – 2.5% at 55 (Tier 1), 2% at 60 (Tier 2: Valley Water pays employee contribution) or 2% @ 62 (Tier 3), depending on CalPERS membership status at the time of hire. Valley Water employees do not contribute to Social Security. Valley Water also offers a voluntary 401(a) deferred compensation plan with up to $8,000 in matching funds from the agency. Extensive retirement health benefits are available with a minimum of 15 years public agency service. Insurances include medical, dental, vision, and EAP, all provided by Valley Water with no monthly premium cost to the employee. Additional benefits include group life, short- and long-term disability insurances, flexible spending accounts (health care, dependent care), and multiple wellness programs. Automobile allowance is $450/month. An employment contract will further describe the terms of this unclassified, at-will position. Valley Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Columbia ltd
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