The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, is a special district, governed by a seven-member board of directors, and is responsible for water supply, flood protection and watershed management in Santa Clara County. The district encompasses all of the county’s 1,300 square miles and serves the area’s 15 cities, 1.7 million residents and more than 200,000 commuters. Our responsibilities flow from our dual missions: to provide high quality water, and to manage flood and storm waters along the county’s 700 miles of creeks and rivers.
The mission of the district is a healthy, safe, and enhanced quality of living in Santa Clara County through the comprehensive management of water resources in a practical, cost-effective and environmentally sensitive manner.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County’s 2 million residents. The district effectively manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 400 acres of groundwater recharge ponds and more than 275 miles of streams.
We provide wholesale water and groundwater management services to local municipalities and private water retailers who deliver drinking water directly to homes and businesses throughout Santa Clara County.
A seven-member Board of Directors governs Valley Water. We are an ethnically diverse, family friendly organization with employees who are committed to public service and work collaboratively with other agencies (all levels of government, community-based organizations, and neighborhood organizations) in carrying out our mission.
Valley Water strives to attract, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Many of our employees have worked at the district for more than 20 years. Our employees come from diverse, cultural and professional backgrounds. The district promotes high performance, diversity and equal employment opportunities. We offer careers in a wide range of fields.
The district values Excellence in Innovation, Integrity, Transparency and Teamwork. Our Workforce Development Program helps to guide our employees into the future by providing a systematic framework to facilitate the efficient, effective use of resources, which guides the development of a training curriculum based on business needs to enhance job knowledge and skills of the District’s workforce, and promotes professional development.
The Veteran’s Employee Resource Group provides assistance and supports Veteran affairs at Valley Water. Over the past ten years the district has participated in external support activities including care package drives for troops stationed overseas, as well as participating in the “Cell Phones for Troops” program.
In recognition of our employees who are veterans, a celebration is held annually around Veteran’s Day and features speakers and topics of historical interest.
The district is committed to creating an inclusive work environment which recognizes and supports the diversity of our community and enriches our perspectives.
Valley Water
San Jose, CA, USA
Supervising Program Administrator Civic Engagement (Reposted 8-26-24)
Valley Water
Salary: $137,196.80 - $175,697.60 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01794-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Office of External Affairs
Closing: 9/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
A 2.5% supervisory differential will apply.
Overview:
Do you have a passion for outreach and working with a diverse community? Do you want to move the needle forward on how the local community views our future water supply and environmental stewardship? Do you enjoy building relationships and working on projects that make an impact?
The Supervising Program Administrator (SPA) works under the general direction of the Civic Engagement Manager and manages the following programs: Water Supply Outreach, Water 101 Academy and Water Ambassador Programs, and the Public Art Program. This SPA position is also a utility player and may be called on to assist the Civic Engagement Manager and/or other SPAs, when needed, with any of the full portfolio of community education and awareness campaigns and projects in the Office of Civic Engagement.
This position directly supervises two full-time staff and at times, temporary employees and interns and works with all levels of staff throughout the organization, as well as external partners and stakeholders. Sound judgment, strong project management, and an understanding of how to work effectively with diverse communities are required in order to be successful in this position.
Frequent travel to the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center and other Valley Water sites and external locations, as well as periodic evening and weekend work to participate in civic engagement events, is required.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Water Supply Outreach
Develop, manage, and implement a multi-faceted strategic outreach plan to increase public awareness and garner support for recycled and purified water, which includes key messages, outreach materials (brochures, videos, social media, etc.), events, public perception surveys, and the tour program for the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center.
Communicate verbally and in writing to the community, elected officials, management, and other stakeholders.
Water 101 Academy and Water Ambassadors
Manage the Water 101 Academy, including developing the annual curriculum and hosting an infrastructure bus tour, to inform community members about Valley Water as an organization and its priority projects and initiatives.
Lead the Water Ambassador Program, including developing strategies to engage the ambassadors year-round and support their community projects.
Develop strategies and tools to recruit and retain volunteers and community advocates.
Public Art
Lead the development of the Public Art Strategic Plan and its implementation.
Research potential partnerships and collaborations with other government agencies, non-profit organizations, local artists, and students for art projects (murals, grants).
Plan and implement the maintenance of the completed pilot art projects.
Program Management
Supervise assigned staff; perform and support administrative functions such as agenda memo content creation, budget planning, performance reporting, and strategic planning; participate and provide staff support to a variety of commissions, committees, task forces, and working groups as requested by management.
Assign work to team members to carry out project plans and objectives and identify goals and objectives to organize the resources required to perform the tasks.
Monitor and review programs to ensure accuracy and efficiency of activities.
Act as a utility player for the Office of Civic Engagement, assisting the Civic Engagement Manager and other SPAs, when needed, with any of the full portfolios of community education and awareness campaigns and projects.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
Six (6) years of experience with public information, public outreach, education, volunteer coordination, communications, community outreach, and/or public relations.
Previous lead or supervisory experience is a plus but not required.
Developing and implementing public information and education campaigns, public engagement/ community outreach, policy, and/or social marketing campaigns.
Developing and leading presentations, both internally and externally (ideally, this includes tours, educational presentations to community groups and youth, and presentations to committees and management teams).
Proactively building relationships with other agencies, organizations, and the community.
Working with the public/ community, volunteers, and youth, and developing and implementing programming.
Project management including developing and managing multiple projects.
Developing, writing/ editing, and producing persuasive public materials, messaging, and/or educational curriculum and materials.
Engaging and working with diverse communities.
Experience and expertise in making public presentations.
Special events planning and coordination experience.
Experience with meeting facilitation and presentations in person and on virtual platforms.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Train, organize, assign, and review the work of staff.
Develop and administer assigned program goals, objectives, and procedures.
Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals and objectives.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Lead and coordinate with outside resources to develop appropriate teams to meet the project goals.
Juggle competing priorities and complete tasks on time.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Flexibility and creative problem-solving.
Ideal Knowledge:
Outreach and communication strategies.
Principles and practices of program development, project management, administration, and evaluation.
Advanced principles and techniques of research, investigation, and analysis.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Ideal Training and Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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Office of Civic Engagement Unit (Position Code 97 / Kristen Yasukawa)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year).
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5580388
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Supervising Program Administrator Civic Engagement (Reposted 8-26-24)
Valley Water
Salary: $137,196.80 - $175,697.60 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01794-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Office of External Affairs
Closing: 9/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
A 2.5% supervisory differential will apply.
Overview:
Do you have a passion for outreach and working with a diverse community? Do you want to move the needle forward on how the local community views our future water supply and environmental stewardship? Do you enjoy building relationships and working on projects that make an impact?
The Supervising Program Administrator (SPA) works under the general direction of the Civic Engagement Manager and manages the following programs: Water Supply Outreach, Water 101 Academy and Water Ambassador Programs, and the Public Art Program. This SPA position is also a utility player and may be called on to assist the Civic Engagement Manager and/or other SPAs, when needed, with any of the full portfolio of community education and awareness campaigns and projects in the Office of Civic Engagement.
This position directly supervises two full-time staff and at times, temporary employees and interns and works with all levels of staff throughout the organization, as well as external partners and stakeholders. Sound judgment, strong project management, and an understanding of how to work effectively with diverse communities are required in order to be successful in this position.
Frequent travel to the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center and other Valley Water sites and external locations, as well as periodic evening and weekend work to participate in civic engagement events, is required.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Water Supply Outreach
Develop, manage, and implement a multi-faceted strategic outreach plan to increase public awareness and garner support for recycled and purified water, which includes key messages, outreach materials (brochures, videos, social media, etc.), events, public perception surveys, and the tour program for the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center.
Communicate verbally and in writing to the community, elected officials, management, and other stakeholders.
Water 101 Academy and Water Ambassadors
Manage the Water 101 Academy, including developing the annual curriculum and hosting an infrastructure bus tour, to inform community members about Valley Water as an organization and its priority projects and initiatives.
Lead the Water Ambassador Program, including developing strategies to engage the ambassadors year-round and support their community projects.
Develop strategies and tools to recruit and retain volunteers and community advocates.
Public Art
Lead the development of the Public Art Strategic Plan and its implementation.
Research potential partnerships and collaborations with other government agencies, non-profit organizations, local artists, and students for art projects (murals, grants).
Plan and implement the maintenance of the completed pilot art projects.
Program Management
Supervise assigned staff; perform and support administrative functions such as agenda memo content creation, budget planning, performance reporting, and strategic planning; participate and provide staff support to a variety of commissions, committees, task forces, and working groups as requested by management.
Assign work to team members to carry out project plans and objectives and identify goals and objectives to organize the resources required to perform the tasks.
Monitor and review programs to ensure accuracy and efficiency of activities.
Act as a utility player for the Office of Civic Engagement, assisting the Civic Engagement Manager and other SPAs, when needed, with any of the full portfolios of community education and awareness campaigns and projects.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
Six (6) years of experience with public information, public outreach, education, volunteer coordination, communications, community outreach, and/or public relations.
Previous lead or supervisory experience is a plus but not required.
Developing and implementing public information and education campaigns, public engagement/ community outreach, policy, and/or social marketing campaigns.
Developing and leading presentations, both internally and externally (ideally, this includes tours, educational presentations to community groups and youth, and presentations to committees and management teams).
Proactively building relationships with other agencies, organizations, and the community.
Working with the public/ community, volunteers, and youth, and developing and implementing programming.
Project management including developing and managing multiple projects.
Developing, writing/ editing, and producing persuasive public materials, messaging, and/or educational curriculum and materials.
Engaging and working with diverse communities.
Experience and expertise in making public presentations.
Special events planning and coordination experience.
Experience with meeting facilitation and presentations in person and on virtual platforms.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Train, organize, assign, and review the work of staff.
Develop and administer assigned program goals, objectives, and procedures.
Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals and objectives.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Lead and coordinate with outside resources to develop appropriate teams to meet the project goals.
Juggle competing priorities and complete tasks on time.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Flexibility and creative problem-solving.
Ideal Knowledge:
Outreach and communication strategies.
Principles and practices of program development, project management, administration, and evaluation.
Advanced principles and techniques of research, investigation, and analysis.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Ideal Training and Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Program%20Administrator%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Office of Civic Engagement Unit (Position Code 97 / Kristen Yasukawa)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year).
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5580388
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Valley Water
San Jose, CA, USA
Assistant District Counsel/Senior Assistant District Counsel
Valley Water
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01812-U
Location: CA, CA
Department: Office of District Counsel
Closing: 9/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Assistant District Counsel: $246,504.54 - $313,004.60 Annually
Senior Assistant District Counsel: $273,884.42 - $347,775.80 Annually
Valley Water's (Santa Clara Valley Water District) mission is dedicated to ensuring Santa Clara County and Silicon Valley have access to safe, clean water to support a healthy life, environment, and economy.
Valley Water's Office of District Counsel is seeking an experienced attorney to augment the Office's ability to advise the Board and staff on a wide array of agency initiatives, including support for environmental and real estate needs of major public works projects, procurement and public works construction, compliance in a highly regulated operating environment, labor and employment matters, general government law, dispute resolution, and inter-agency transactions.
Headquartered in San Jose, California, Valley Water operates with a Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget of $1.1 billion and employs over 900 professionals. Their integrated water resources system encompasses the supply of clean water, flood protection, and environmental stewardship of streams.
The incumbent would be hired as Assistant District Counsel or a Senior Assistant District Council and there are multiple ways a candidate may develop the skills and experience required to be successful in this role. Depending on the background and experience of the selected candidate, the exact classification will be determined at point of hire. Both the classifications are designated as unclassified/at-will.
Assistant District Counsel Overview:
The Assistant District Counsel performs a full range of duties assigned with minimal direction and must be fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the Office of the District Counsel and the agency. The Assistant District Counsel reports directly to a Senior Assistant District Counsel, provides primary legal support to the Valley Water's business units in specified areas.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Has primary responsibility within assigned areas for planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing Valley Water legal work. Areas of responsibility may include (without limitation) water resources; flood risk reduction; public entity risk management/litigation, labor and employment, real estate transactions and eminent domain, public works contracting, non-construction government procurement and contracts, employee health and safety, unhoused issues, public records requests, Ralph M. Brown Act compliance, conflict of interest and ethics, deferred compensation, emergency operations, environmental law (e.g., CEQA/NEPA, ESA/CESA) intellectual property and licensing, litigation management, administrative law, and public agency financing, and other areas as assigned from time-to-time.
Prepare, draft, and review a variety of legal documents including services contracts, resolutions, ordinances, pleadings, legislative bills, policies, briefs, variety of reports and correspondence, letters, and other written materials.
Other duties as assigned.
Senior Assistant District Counsel Overview:
TheSenior Assistant District Counsel will function as one of three senior assistant counsels reporting to the District Counsel. They will work closely with internal Valley Water stakeholders to help drive process transactions for several major capital projects in various stages of development as well as routine transactions.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide timely, accurate, and politically neutral advice to the Board of Directors, executives, and front-line staff with respect to major capital projects.
Handle agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors, inter-agency contracts, and Valley Water governance matters.
Represent Valley Water before external parties such as regulators, legislators, partners, adverse parties, and dispute-resolution fora.
Manage one or more staff members and/or more junior attorneys.
Provide training to other attorneys and staff on areas of expertise to improve operational flow.
Act on behalf of District Counsel in their absence.
Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Critical to these roles will be the ability to acquire and develop legal expertise within various topical areas related to the water industry, the myriad of ongoing projects, and an ability and passion to contribute in an active, fast-paced, and complex legal environment. The demands and expectations of these roles will require a commitment to public service, a passion for the mission of the agency and a tremendous work ethic. An energetic, proactive, self-initiating, multitasker will be a perfect fit for this assignment.
Ideal Experience for Assistant District Counsel:
Two years of recent experience in the active practice of law in the State of California, including experience in one or more of the following fields: water resources; flood risk reduction; public entity risk management/litigation, labor and employment, real estate transactions and eminent domain, public works contracting, non-construction government procurement and contracts, employee health and safety, unhoused issues, public records requests, Ralph M. Brown Act compliance, conflict of interest and ethics, deferred compensation, emergency operations, environmental law (e.g., CEQA/NEPA, ESA/CESA) intellectual property and licensing, litigation management, administrative law, and public agency financing.
Ideal Experience for Senior Assistant District Counsel:
Six years of recent experience in the active practice of law in the State of California, including experience in one or more of the following fields: water resources; flood risk reduction; public entity risk management/litigation, labor and employment, real estate transactions and eminent domain, public works contracting, non-construction government procurement and contracts, employee health and safety, unhoused issues, public records requests, Ralph M. Brown Act compliance, conflict of interest and ethics, deferred compensation, emergency operations, environmental law (e.g., CEQA/NEPA, ESA/CESA) intellectual property and licensing, litigation management, administrative law, and public agency financing.
Ideal Skills and Abilities for both roles:
A can-do, solutions-oriented mindset is a must, as is a sense of humor.
A high degree of political acumen and the ability to think strategically and see the big picture.
Maintain effective relationships with federal, state, regional, municipal, and local agencies, and with Silicon Valley's major stakeholders.
Comfortable operating in complex legal and regulatory environments,
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and adversaries.
Analyze and apply principles of law.
Present statements of law and fact clearly, succinctly, and logically, both orally and in writing.
Prepare legally sufficient transactional documents.
Prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Collect, interpret, and evaluate varied information and data and provide recommendations.
The Senior Assistant District Counsel is the advanced journey-level class in the professional series. It is distinguished from the next lower class of Assistant District Counsel by its responsibility for functional and technical supervision, and for performing the most complex assignments requiring a greater depth of applied knowledge, skills, and judgment. It is further distinguished in that a position in this class is delegated the authority to act on behalf of the District Counsel in her/his absence.
The skills and abilities that will set the Senior Assistant District Counsel apart from the Assistant District Counsel include:
Ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision.
An approach to problem-solving that considers broader impacts beyond the specific issue at hand.
Experience managing more junior attorneys and/or support staff is desired but not required.
Ideal Knowledge for both roles:
Principles and practices of law, particularly as related to public agency activities.
Basic principles of law related to flood control, water resources management, environmental, real estate, public procurement, contract, and modern water law.
Judicial and administrative procedures and the rules of evidence
Principles of legal research and writing
Pleadings and practices and effective techniques in the presentation of judicial cases, administrative hearing cases, and labor arbitration cases
Principles of governmental organization
State and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting Valley Water operations.
Ideal Training and Education for both roles:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, and graduation from an accredited law school.
Required License or Certificate for both roles:
Must be a current member, in good standing, of the California State Bar Association.
Must have pledged to comply or be willing to pledge to comply with Santa Clara Bar County Association Code of Professional Conduct.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
SELECTION PROCESS/TO APPLY:
Please submit your application along with cover letter and resume by the application deadline. In your cover letter, please provide your CA State Bar Association number and address the following three prompts:
Who is the client of an attorney for a public entity? How would that influence the performance of your duties as the Assistant District Counsel for the Santa Clara Valley Water District?
Please describe the top three achievements of your professional legal career and why you are proud of them.
Tell us about your experience in the following areas:
Environmental Law (e.g., NEPA/CEQA; ESA/CESA)
Real Estate Transactions and Eminent Domain
Public Contracting/Public Works
Water Resources
Flood Risk Reduction
Public Entity Risk Management/Litigation
Labor relations, Employment Law, Employee Health & Safety
California Public Entity law (e.g., Brown Act, Public Records Act, Fair Political Practices Act, Emergency Operations, Public Agency Financing, Unhoused Issues
Following the closing date, resumes and cover letters will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to Zoom panel interviews with a Valley Water-appointed interview panel. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as finalists. References will be contacted only following candidate approval. Finalist interviews will be held with a Valley Water executive interview panel.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5557426
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Assistant District Counsel/Senior Assistant District Counsel
Valley Water
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01812-U
Location: CA, CA
Department: Office of District Counsel
Closing: 9/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Assistant District Counsel: $246,504.54 - $313,004.60 Annually
Senior Assistant District Counsel: $273,884.42 - $347,775.80 Annually
Valley Water's (Santa Clara Valley Water District) mission is dedicated to ensuring Santa Clara County and Silicon Valley have access to safe, clean water to support a healthy life, environment, and economy.
Valley Water's Office of District Counsel is seeking an experienced attorney to augment the Office's ability to advise the Board and staff on a wide array of agency initiatives, including support for environmental and real estate needs of major public works projects, procurement and public works construction, compliance in a highly regulated operating environment, labor and employment matters, general government law, dispute resolution, and inter-agency transactions.
Headquartered in San Jose, California, Valley Water operates with a Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget of $1.1 billion and employs over 900 professionals. Their integrated water resources system encompasses the supply of clean water, flood protection, and environmental stewardship of streams.
The incumbent would be hired as Assistant District Counsel or a Senior Assistant District Council and there are multiple ways a candidate may develop the skills and experience required to be successful in this role. Depending on the background and experience of the selected candidate, the exact classification will be determined at point of hire. Both the classifications are designated as unclassified/at-will.
Assistant District Counsel Overview:
The Assistant District Counsel performs a full range of duties assigned with minimal direction and must be fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the Office of the District Counsel and the agency. The Assistant District Counsel reports directly to a Senior Assistant District Counsel, provides primary legal support to the Valley Water's business units in specified areas.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Has primary responsibility within assigned areas for planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing Valley Water legal work. Areas of responsibility may include (without limitation) water resources; flood risk reduction; public entity risk management/litigation, labor and employment, real estate transactions and eminent domain, public works contracting, non-construction government procurement and contracts, employee health and safety, unhoused issues, public records requests, Ralph M. Brown Act compliance, conflict of interest and ethics, deferred compensation, emergency operations, environmental law (e.g., CEQA/NEPA, ESA/CESA) intellectual property and licensing, litigation management, administrative law, and public agency financing, and other areas as assigned from time-to-time.
Prepare, draft, and review a variety of legal documents including services contracts, resolutions, ordinances, pleadings, legislative bills, policies, briefs, variety of reports and correspondence, letters, and other written materials.
Other duties as assigned.
Senior Assistant District Counsel Overview:
TheSenior Assistant District Counsel will function as one of three senior assistant counsels reporting to the District Counsel. They will work closely with internal Valley Water stakeholders to help drive process transactions for several major capital projects in various stages of development as well as routine transactions.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide timely, accurate, and politically neutral advice to the Board of Directors, executives, and front-line staff with respect to major capital projects.
Handle agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors, inter-agency contracts, and Valley Water governance matters.
Represent Valley Water before external parties such as regulators, legislators, partners, adverse parties, and dispute-resolution fora.
Manage one or more staff members and/or more junior attorneys.
Provide training to other attorneys and staff on areas of expertise to improve operational flow.
Act on behalf of District Counsel in their absence.
Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Critical to these roles will be the ability to acquire and develop legal expertise within various topical areas related to the water industry, the myriad of ongoing projects, and an ability and passion to contribute in an active, fast-paced, and complex legal environment. The demands and expectations of these roles will require a commitment to public service, a passion for the mission of the agency and a tremendous work ethic. An energetic, proactive, self-initiating, multitasker will be a perfect fit for this assignment.
Ideal Experience for Assistant District Counsel:
Two years of recent experience in the active practice of law in the State of California, including experience in one or more of the following fields: water resources; flood risk reduction; public entity risk management/litigation, labor and employment, real estate transactions and eminent domain, public works contracting, non-construction government procurement and contracts, employee health and safety, unhoused issues, public records requests, Ralph M. Brown Act compliance, conflict of interest and ethics, deferred compensation, emergency operations, environmental law (e.g., CEQA/NEPA, ESA/CESA) intellectual property and licensing, litigation management, administrative law, and public agency financing.
Ideal Experience for Senior Assistant District Counsel:
Six years of recent experience in the active practice of law in the State of California, including experience in one or more of the following fields: water resources; flood risk reduction; public entity risk management/litigation, labor and employment, real estate transactions and eminent domain, public works contracting, non-construction government procurement and contracts, employee health and safety, unhoused issues, public records requests, Ralph M. Brown Act compliance, conflict of interest and ethics, deferred compensation, emergency operations, environmental law (e.g., CEQA/NEPA, ESA/CESA) intellectual property and licensing, litigation management, administrative law, and public agency financing.
Ideal Skills and Abilities for both roles:
A can-do, solutions-oriented mindset is a must, as is a sense of humor.
A high degree of political acumen and the ability to think strategically and see the big picture.
Maintain effective relationships with federal, state, regional, municipal, and local agencies, and with Silicon Valley's major stakeholders.
Comfortable operating in complex legal and regulatory environments,
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and adversaries.
Analyze and apply principles of law.
Present statements of law and fact clearly, succinctly, and logically, both orally and in writing.
Prepare legally sufficient transactional documents.
Prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Collect, interpret, and evaluate varied information and data and provide recommendations.
The Senior Assistant District Counsel is the advanced journey-level class in the professional series. It is distinguished from the next lower class of Assistant District Counsel by its responsibility for functional and technical supervision, and for performing the most complex assignments requiring a greater depth of applied knowledge, skills, and judgment. It is further distinguished in that a position in this class is delegated the authority to act on behalf of the District Counsel in her/his absence.
The skills and abilities that will set the Senior Assistant District Counsel apart from the Assistant District Counsel include:
Ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision.
An approach to problem-solving that considers broader impacts beyond the specific issue at hand.
Experience managing more junior attorneys and/or support staff is desired but not required.
Ideal Knowledge for both roles:
Principles and practices of law, particularly as related to public agency activities.
Basic principles of law related to flood control, water resources management, environmental, real estate, public procurement, contract, and modern water law.
Judicial and administrative procedures and the rules of evidence
Principles of legal research and writing
Pleadings and practices and effective techniques in the presentation of judicial cases, administrative hearing cases, and labor arbitration cases
Principles of governmental organization
State and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting Valley Water operations.
Ideal Training and Education for both roles:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, and graduation from an accredited law school.
Required License or Certificate for both roles:
Must be a current member, in good standing, of the California State Bar Association.
Must have pledged to comply or be willing to pledge to comply with Santa Clara Bar County Association Code of Professional Conduct.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
SELECTION PROCESS/TO APPLY:
Please submit your application along with cover letter and resume by the application deadline. In your cover letter, please provide your CA State Bar Association number and address the following three prompts:
Who is the client of an attorney for a public entity? How would that influence the performance of your duties as the Assistant District Counsel for the Santa Clara Valley Water District?
Please describe the top three achievements of your professional legal career and why you are proud of them.
Tell us about your experience in the following areas:
Environmental Law (e.g., NEPA/CEQA; ESA/CESA)
Real Estate Transactions and Eminent Domain
Public Contracting/Public Works
Water Resources
Flood Risk Reduction
Public Entity Risk Management/Litigation
Labor relations, Employment Law, Employee Health & Safety
California Public Entity law (e.g., Brown Act, Public Records Act, Fair Political Practices Act, Emergency Operations, Public Agency Financing, Unhoused Issues
Following the closing date, resumes and cover letters will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to Zoom panel interviews with a Valley Water-appointed interview panel. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as finalists. References will be contacted only following candidate approval. Finalist interviews will be held with a Valley Water executive interview panel.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5557426
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Valley Water
San Jose, CA, USA
Public Information Representative I/II - Education Outreach
Valley Water
Salary: $107,161.60 - $137,196.80 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01805-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Office of External Affairs
Closing: 8/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Public Information Representative I: $107,161.60 - $137,196.80 Annually
Public Information Representative II : $118,331.20 - $151,444.80 Annually
Overview:
Are you passionate about educating students about the environment, sustainability, water conservation, flood awareness, and pollution prevention? Do you want to inspire local youth with your knowledge?
Valley Water's Public Information Representative I/II - Education Outreach role might be perfect for you!
The Public Information Representative (PIR) I/II plays an integral and exciting role in our civic engagement efforts that are meaningful in our Water Education & Volunteer Program under the Office of Civic Engagement. The incumbent will support an advanced level of public participation and civic engagement duties including assessing community perceptions and interest, recommending strategy, developing projects, materials, and tour/ school programming, managing, and evaluating assigned internal and external engagement efforts.
This position is responsible for assisting the implementation and continuous evaluation of strategies that provide for effective education and engagement of internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will work with the program lead (PIR III) to develop and execute a variety of advanced community and civic engagement activities with the public, employees, external community leaders, businesses, schools, youth, and civic leaders. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting public presentations and tours, hosting youth tours, and presenting in schools and classrooms, to internal and external stakeholders, and at other community outreach events. This position will also support staff training and guidance on key messaging and public speaking delivery and techniques to part-time staff and student interns.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the next generation's understanding of water conservation and environmental protection. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support the development and implementation of a variety of educational programming, curriculum and educational activities for students K-12, college students, and general public.
Assist the planning, development and implementation of educational objectives and strategies to enhance outreach and programming to ensure equal access and reflect diversity throughout the county.
Work with program lead to proactively identify and outreach to underserved areas and promote equity.
Coordinate and schedule a variety of educational events and organize and arrange trainings for teachers, support staff and volunteers.
Assist with the delivery of educational presentations at schools, libraries, summer camps, outdoor classrooms, festivals, tabling events, and other youth-focused venues.
Raise public awareness of Valley Water's outreach programs, flood awareness, water conservation, pollution prevention, recycled and purified water, and other water topics.
Assist with the development, review, and implementation of project and team schedules, activities, and operations.
Collaborate with partners and incorporate volunteer teacher aide opportunities to expand reach.
Support the design and production of environmental stewardship materials and curriculum, including overseeing translations in multiple language to reach broader audiences.
Help to maintain the education outreach web pages, including online registration system.
Provide support to the Board Advisory Youth Commission, including but not limited to leading working groups and supporting the annual Job Shadow Day event.
Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
Experience performing public information, education, or outreach activities.
PIR I: One (1) year of experience in public relations, public information, community relations, education, or outreach activities.
PIR II: Three (3) years of experience in public relations, public information, community relations, education, or outreach activities.
Experience implementing public communication and outreach plans and social marketing campaigns.
Experience maintaining relationships with other agencies, organizations, and the community.
Experience working with youth and developing and implementing educational programming and curriculum for students and youth.
Project management experience.
Experience developing persuasive public materials, messaging and/or educational curriculum and materials.
Experience developing and leading virtual and in-person presentations such as tours, educational presentations to youth, and presentations to committees.
Experience outreaching to and working with diverse and underserved communities.
Event planning experience.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Plan, coordinate and implement communication and outreach efforts, marketing campaigns, and educational programs.
Work collaboratively and effectively with the public, youth, and internal and external stakeholders, including various program and project teams.
Quickly learn and absorb highly technical information and translate information into easily understandable terms, including tailoring information for different target audiences or grade levels.
Make persuasive presentations to the public, youth, and internal and external stakeholders.
Prioritize project activities in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks on deadline without sacrificing quality.
Outstanding presentation and communication skills, written and oral.
Collaborate and work effectively on project teams.
Prioritize regularly in an ever-changing environment.
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and virtual presentation platforms.
Ideal Knowledge:
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) standards.
Outreach, communication, and volunteer engagement strategies and tactics.
Public information and education campaigns, marketing, and social media campaigns.
Educational programming, including STEM, and latest school curriculum standards.
Principles of project and event management.
Advanced principles and techniques of research, investigation, and analysis.
Journalism, PR writing techniques and social media platforms.
Spoken proficiency in another language (bilingual) in either Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog, etc., is a plus, but not required.
Ideal Training and Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communications, journalism, public relations, graphic and web design, education, or a related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Public%20Information%20Representative%20I-II%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Office of Civic Engagement Unit (Position Code 946)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year).
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5473385
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Public Information Representative I/II - Education Outreach
Valley Water
Salary: $107,161.60 - $137,196.80 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01805-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Office of External Affairs
Closing: 8/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Public Information Representative I: $107,161.60 - $137,196.80 Annually
Public Information Representative II : $118,331.20 - $151,444.80 Annually
Overview:
Are you passionate about educating students about the environment, sustainability, water conservation, flood awareness, and pollution prevention? Do you want to inspire local youth with your knowledge?
Valley Water's Public Information Representative I/II - Education Outreach role might be perfect for you!
The Public Information Representative (PIR) I/II plays an integral and exciting role in our civic engagement efforts that are meaningful in our Water Education & Volunteer Program under the Office of Civic Engagement. The incumbent will support an advanced level of public participation and civic engagement duties including assessing community perceptions and interest, recommending strategy, developing projects, materials, and tour/ school programming, managing, and evaluating assigned internal and external engagement efforts.
This position is responsible for assisting the implementation and continuous evaluation of strategies that provide for effective education and engagement of internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will work with the program lead (PIR III) to develop and execute a variety of advanced community and civic engagement activities with the public, employees, external community leaders, businesses, schools, youth, and civic leaders. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting public presentations and tours, hosting youth tours, and presenting in schools and classrooms, to internal and external stakeholders, and at other community outreach events. This position will also support staff training and guidance on key messaging and public speaking delivery and techniques to part-time staff and student interns.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the next generation's understanding of water conservation and environmental protection. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support the development and implementation of a variety of educational programming, curriculum and educational activities for students K-12, college students, and general public.
Assist the planning, development and implementation of educational objectives and strategies to enhance outreach and programming to ensure equal access and reflect diversity throughout the county.
Work with program lead to proactively identify and outreach to underserved areas and promote equity.
Coordinate and schedule a variety of educational events and organize and arrange trainings for teachers, support staff and volunteers.
Assist with the delivery of educational presentations at schools, libraries, summer camps, outdoor classrooms, festivals, tabling events, and other youth-focused venues.
Raise public awareness of Valley Water's outreach programs, flood awareness, water conservation, pollution prevention, recycled and purified water, and other water topics.
Assist with the development, review, and implementation of project and team schedules, activities, and operations.
Collaborate with partners and incorporate volunteer teacher aide opportunities to expand reach.
Support the design and production of environmental stewardship materials and curriculum, including overseeing translations in multiple language to reach broader audiences.
Help to maintain the education outreach web pages, including online registration system.
Provide support to the Board Advisory Youth Commission, including but not limited to leading working groups and supporting the annual Job Shadow Day event.
Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
Experience performing public information, education, or outreach activities.
PIR I: One (1) year of experience in public relations, public information, community relations, education, or outreach activities.
PIR II: Three (3) years of experience in public relations, public information, community relations, education, or outreach activities.
Experience implementing public communication and outreach plans and social marketing campaigns.
Experience maintaining relationships with other agencies, organizations, and the community.
Experience working with youth and developing and implementing educational programming and curriculum for students and youth.
Project management experience.
Experience developing persuasive public materials, messaging and/or educational curriculum and materials.
Experience developing and leading virtual and in-person presentations such as tours, educational presentations to youth, and presentations to committees.
Experience outreaching to and working with diverse and underserved communities.
Event planning experience.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Plan, coordinate and implement communication and outreach efforts, marketing campaigns, and educational programs.
Work collaboratively and effectively with the public, youth, and internal and external stakeholders, including various program and project teams.
Quickly learn and absorb highly technical information and translate information into easily understandable terms, including tailoring information for different target audiences or grade levels.
Make persuasive presentations to the public, youth, and internal and external stakeholders.
Prioritize project activities in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks on deadline without sacrificing quality.
Outstanding presentation and communication skills, written and oral.
Collaborate and work effectively on project teams.
Prioritize regularly in an ever-changing environment.
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and virtual presentation platforms.
Ideal Knowledge:
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) standards.
Outreach, communication, and volunteer engagement strategies and tactics.
Public information and education campaigns, marketing, and social media campaigns.
Educational programming, including STEM, and latest school curriculum standards.
Principles of project and event management.
Advanced principles and techniques of research, investigation, and analysis.
Journalism, PR writing techniques and social media platforms.
Spoken proficiency in another language (bilingual) in either Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog, etc., is a plus, but not required.
Ideal Training and Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communications, journalism, public relations, graphic and web design, education, or a related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Public%20Information%20Representative%20I-II%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Office of Civic Engagement Unit (Position Code 946)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year).
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5473385
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Valley Water
San Jose, CA, USA
Strategic Programs Administrator
Valley Water
Salary: $136,614.40 - $174,865.60 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01779-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Integrated Water Management
Closing: 5/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration.
Overview:
NOTE: 5.0% MMBA differential will apply
Valley Water is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the Strategic Programs Administrator position within the Office of Integrated Water Management reporting to the Assistant Chief Executive Officer. The Strategic Programs Administrator serves as a strategic right-hand to the Assistant CEO helping to develop and maintain key agency-wide processes and procedures and oversee strategic projects and special initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of expertise in project management, financial analysis, and policy development. The position works closely with the Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive Officer and will regularly coordinate with the senior leadership team. This position may lead and participate in the work of staff and consultants, both internally and externally.
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of public sector administration and strategic planning best practices and will be skilled in generally accepted research methodologies. They will be able to lead diverse groups, establish trust and credibility with co-workers and the public and have the ability to create and achieve "win-win" solutions to problems and conflicts. Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential in this position.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Oversee a range of complex analytical and administrative projects, identify key issues, assist in setting and establishing priorities, and propose solutions in alignment with agency goals and objectives.
Evaluate and develop appropriate policies and procedures to address regulations, legislation, and projects that impact the strategic goals and direction of Valley Water.
Develop, recommend, and implement strategies, policies, and procedures to protect and promote Valley Water's interests; prepare long-range plans for operations including forecasting financial needs and preparing budgets; monitor the financial integrity of assigned programs; and identify opportunities to enhance financial strength.
Prepare and deliver presentations and briefings to staff, management, and the Board, other agencies, local, State and Federal elected officials, and their staff, and prepare comprehensive reports for Valley Water staff, management, and the Board.
Interact extensively with management, senior technical, legal, and policy staff and elected officials including other water agencies, business groups, regulatory, and governmental agencies, and environmental groups.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience providing complex, analytical support to the executive or senior management level, preferably in the public sector, water industry, public utility, or related environment.
Strategic planning, project management, financial analysis, and policy development experience.
Experience developing, implementing, and managing processes and procedures.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Good judgment with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and translate guidelines into action.
Ability to identify key issues, develop policy recommendations, and advance organizational policies.
Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and requiring coordination and collaboration with external agencies and high-level executive managers.
Strong and persuasive presentation skills and ability to obtain a win-win for all parties involved.
Advanced problem-solving skills.
Excellent writing skills.
Can plan, assign, lead, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
Ability to effectively represent Valley Water in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ideal Knowledge:
Principles and practices of public administration, project management, strategic planning, and budget development.
Methods of developing, analyzing, implementing, and evaluating administrative policies and procedures.
Principles and practices of public sector contract administration and management.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ideal Training and Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, political science, law, environmental science, engineering, economics, or a related field.
Substitution:
Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement based on one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Strategic%20Programs%20Administrator%20-%20112023.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Office of Integrated Water Management Unit (Position Code 688)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5234802
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Strategic Programs Administrator
Valley Water
Salary: $136,614.40 - $174,865.60 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01779-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Integrated Water Management
Closing: 5/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration.
Overview:
NOTE: 5.0% MMBA differential will apply
Valley Water is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the Strategic Programs Administrator position within the Office of Integrated Water Management reporting to the Assistant Chief Executive Officer. The Strategic Programs Administrator serves as a strategic right-hand to the Assistant CEO helping to develop and maintain key agency-wide processes and procedures and oversee strategic projects and special initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of expertise in project management, financial analysis, and policy development. The position works closely with the Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive Officer and will regularly coordinate with the senior leadership team. This position may lead and participate in the work of staff and consultants, both internally and externally.
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of public sector administration and strategic planning best practices and will be skilled in generally accepted research methodologies. They will be able to lead diverse groups, establish trust and credibility with co-workers and the public and have the ability to create and achieve "win-win" solutions to problems and conflicts. Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential in this position.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Oversee a range of complex analytical and administrative projects, identify key issues, assist in setting and establishing priorities, and propose solutions in alignment with agency goals and objectives.
Evaluate and develop appropriate policies and procedures to address regulations, legislation, and projects that impact the strategic goals and direction of Valley Water.
Develop, recommend, and implement strategies, policies, and procedures to protect and promote Valley Water's interests; prepare long-range plans for operations including forecasting financial needs and preparing budgets; monitor the financial integrity of assigned programs; and identify opportunities to enhance financial strength.
Prepare and deliver presentations and briefings to staff, management, and the Board, other agencies, local, State and Federal elected officials, and their staff, and prepare comprehensive reports for Valley Water staff, management, and the Board.
Interact extensively with management, senior technical, legal, and policy staff and elected officials including other water agencies, business groups, regulatory, and governmental agencies, and environmental groups.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience providing complex, analytical support to the executive or senior management level, preferably in the public sector, water industry, public utility, or related environment.
Strategic planning, project management, financial analysis, and policy development experience.
Experience developing, implementing, and managing processes and procedures.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Good judgment with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and translate guidelines into action.
Ability to identify key issues, develop policy recommendations, and advance organizational policies.
Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and requiring coordination and collaboration with external agencies and high-level executive managers.
Strong and persuasive presentation skills and ability to obtain a win-win for all parties involved.
Advanced problem-solving skills.
Excellent writing skills.
Can plan, assign, lead, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
Ability to effectively represent Valley Water in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ideal Knowledge:
Principles and practices of public administration, project management, strategic planning, and budget development.
Methods of developing, analyzing, implementing, and evaluating administrative policies and procedures.
Principles and practices of public sector contract administration and management.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ideal Training and Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, political science, law, environmental science, engineering, economics, or a related field.
Substitution:
Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement based on one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Strategic%20Programs%20Administrator%20-%20112023.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Office of Integrated Water Management Unit (Position Code 688)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5234802
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Valley Water
San Jose, CA, USA
Water Plant Operator/ Senior Water Plant Operator
Valley Water
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01793-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Treated Water
Closing: 7/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
NOTE Regarding Salary: A 3% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) will apply as of 6-24-24
Water Plant Operator San Jose, CaliforniaAnnual Salary: $106,662.40- $136,614.40 DOE/DOQ Senior Water Plant Operator San Jose, CaliforniaAnnual Salary: $117,748.80- $150,737.60 DOE/DOQ
We are seeking a Water Plant Operator or Senior Water Plant Operator to join Valley Water's South Treatment Operations Unit. This position will perform the duties of a state-designated shift operator in the monitoring and operation of a water treatment plant, to provide relief operations shift coverage and, as necessary, to perform the duties of an Assistant Water Plant Operator. The Water Plant Operator will use the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control plant operations. They will be responsible for analyzing data to ensure compliance with all State and Federal drinking water standards and performing administrative procedures. The Water Plant Operator will train and sign-off training checklists for lower-level operations staff. They will perform scheduled and emergency plant shut downs and start-ups. Additionally, they will complete safety trainings and follow safety protocols.
We are seeking to fill a position, for which the incumbent would be hired as either a Water Plant Operator or Senior Water Plant Operator. There are multiple ways a candidate may develop the skills and experience required to be successful in this role. Depending on the background and experience of the selected candidate, the exact classification will be determined at point of hire.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
As the state-designated shift operator, oversee all plant activities on an assigned shift; maintain situational awareness of, or assist in, maintenance, engineering, and construction work, special projects, contractors, non-plant Valley Water employees, and all plant visitors; represent the treatment plant with personnel located offsite such as retailers, regulators, other Valley Water plants and support units, and other water agencies; direct the activities of the operator on shift; and formulate production and quality related decisions.
Use the plant's computer based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control plant operations; investigate and respond to alarms; scan multiple computer monitors simultaneously; navigate a multitude of program screens to observe, track, and retrieve on-line instrument readings for water, chemicals, and equipment.
Perform various administrative tasks such as data entry into spreadsheets and database programs, initiate and follow up on work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance; create and revise standard operating procedures; order chemicals; maintain, compile, and review plant operations data; complete entries into the plant's logbook.
Serve in the role of Relief Operator on as needed/rotational basis.
Train lower-level operator staff; sign off on training checklists.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
Water Plant Operator Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing work as a licensed operator at a water treatment plant that is rated as a T-4 or higher facility.
Senior Water Plant Operator Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a licensed operator at a water treatment plant. Two (2) of the five (5) years must have been working as a state-designated shift operator while holding a valid T3 operator certificate at a facility rated at a T4 level or higher.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Working experience/expertise in operating and troubleshooting standard and advanced water treatment plant equipment
Proficient in water treatment math and chemistry
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), SCADA, Maximo
Ideal Knowledge:
Understanding of key regulations, reporting procedures and requirements of drinking water
Knowledge of safe work practices around water treatment plant chemicals and equipment
Knowledge of practices and responsibilities of leading the work of assigned staff
Understanding and familiarity with new or pending regulations such as algal toxicity
Ideal Training and Education:
Water Plant Operator/ Senior Water Plant Operator
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by six (6) quarter units in chemistry and six (6) quarter units in math from an accredited college.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Water Plant Operator License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Senior Water Plant Operator License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Grade T4 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
To review the Classification Specification for Water Plant Operator, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Water%20Plant%20Operator%2012-2020.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
To review the Classification Specification for Senior Water Plant Operator, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Senior%20Water%20Plant%20Operator%2012-2020.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
South Water Treatment Unit (Position Code 532)
Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability of the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to work within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.
This position requires the individual to be onsite and is typically not a teleworking position.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5367448
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Water Plant Operator/ Senior Water Plant Operator
Valley Water
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01793-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Treated Water
Closing: 7/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
NOTE Regarding Salary: A 3% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) will apply as of 6-24-24
Water Plant Operator San Jose, CaliforniaAnnual Salary: $106,662.40- $136,614.40 DOE/DOQ Senior Water Plant Operator San Jose, CaliforniaAnnual Salary: $117,748.80- $150,737.60 DOE/DOQ
We are seeking a Water Plant Operator or Senior Water Plant Operator to join Valley Water's South Treatment Operations Unit. This position will perform the duties of a state-designated shift operator in the monitoring and operation of a water treatment plant, to provide relief operations shift coverage and, as necessary, to perform the duties of an Assistant Water Plant Operator. The Water Plant Operator will use the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control plant operations. They will be responsible for analyzing data to ensure compliance with all State and Federal drinking water standards and performing administrative procedures. The Water Plant Operator will train and sign-off training checklists for lower-level operations staff. They will perform scheduled and emergency plant shut downs and start-ups. Additionally, they will complete safety trainings and follow safety protocols.
We are seeking to fill a position, for which the incumbent would be hired as either a Water Plant Operator or Senior Water Plant Operator. There are multiple ways a candidate may develop the skills and experience required to be successful in this role. Depending on the background and experience of the selected candidate, the exact classification will be determined at point of hire.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
As the state-designated shift operator, oversee all plant activities on an assigned shift; maintain situational awareness of, or assist in, maintenance, engineering, and construction work, special projects, contractors, non-plant Valley Water employees, and all plant visitors; represent the treatment plant with personnel located offsite such as retailers, regulators, other Valley Water plants and support units, and other water agencies; direct the activities of the operator on shift; and formulate production and quality related decisions.
Use the plant's computer based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control plant operations; investigate and respond to alarms; scan multiple computer monitors simultaneously; navigate a multitude of program screens to observe, track, and retrieve on-line instrument readings for water, chemicals, and equipment.
Perform various administrative tasks such as data entry into spreadsheets and database programs, initiate and follow up on work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance; create and revise standard operating procedures; order chemicals; maintain, compile, and review plant operations data; complete entries into the plant's logbook.
Serve in the role of Relief Operator on as needed/rotational basis.
Train lower-level operator staff; sign off on training checklists.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
Water Plant Operator Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing work as a licensed operator at a water treatment plant that is rated as a T-4 or higher facility.
Senior Water Plant Operator Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a licensed operator at a water treatment plant. Two (2) of the five (5) years must have been working as a state-designated shift operator while holding a valid T3 operator certificate at a facility rated at a T4 level or higher.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Working experience/expertise in operating and troubleshooting standard and advanced water treatment plant equipment
Proficient in water treatment math and chemistry
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), SCADA, Maximo
Ideal Knowledge:
Understanding of key regulations, reporting procedures and requirements of drinking water
Knowledge of safe work practices around water treatment plant chemicals and equipment
Knowledge of practices and responsibilities of leading the work of assigned staff
Understanding and familiarity with new or pending regulations such as algal toxicity
Ideal Training and Education:
Water Plant Operator/ Senior Water Plant Operator
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by six (6) quarter units in chemistry and six (6) quarter units in math from an accredited college.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Water Plant Operator License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Senior Water Plant Operator License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Grade T4 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
To review the Classification Specification for Water Plant Operator, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Water%20Plant%20Operator%2012-2020.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
To review the Classification Specification for Senior Water Plant Operator, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Senior%20Water%20Plant%20Operator%2012-2020.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
South Water Treatment Unit (Position Code 532)
Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability of the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to work within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.
This position requires the individual to be onsite and is typically not a teleworking position.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5367448
Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
https://www.jobelephant.com/
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