What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk of the Board position at Santa Clara Valley Water District, CA?

Salary : $244,121.51 - $307,926.00 Annually

Location : CA, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 01857-U

Division : Office of the Clerk of the Board

Unit : Office of Clerk of the Board

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Clerk of the Board

Valley Water

Annual Salary $244,121.51 - $307,926.00 DOE / DOQ

PLUS an Excellent Benefits Package!

The Office of the Clerk of the Board is the primary forward-facing point of contact between all citizens and Valley Water, communicating what Valley Water does, and how it does it. The Clerk serves as the primary record keeper for the agency and provides significant administrative support to the Directors and especially in communications to and from the public. The Clerk serves a public liaison function regarding Valley Water's processes, explaining the why behind the what, and ensuring those processes are adhered to and run smoothly.

The Clerk of the Board will inherit an experienced, well-trained, positive, and cohesive team of nine. The office prepares all meeting notices, agendas, and agenda support materials (board packets) through the Granicus and Legistar meeting and agenda systems, and then coordinates all follow up activities, which include minutes, recording resolutions, and maintaining archives and historical records. Administrative support to the Directors includes attending all Board meetings, managing public comment, and providing organization, support, and coordination to 15 standing and advisory committees.

QUALIFICATIONS College level course work in a related field is desirable. A minimum of five years of advanced level administrative / secretarial experience of which two years involved the preparation of agendas and minutes of official public meetings and processing of associated documents and records, as well as two (2) years of exercising supervisory authority, are required. Must possess Certified Municipal Clerk or Master Municipal Clerk Certificate issued by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks within two years of

appointment.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Board of Directors places tremendous importance on, and trust in, the Clerk of the Board position and the Office of the Clerk. The Clerk is the organization's guardian of transparency. A total commitment to transparency, integrity, professionalism, and the highest level of customer service define the ideal candidate. The Clerk of the Board is expected to be passionate about Valley Water, local government, and every function and responsibility of the Clerk of the Board's Office.

The successful candidate has the strength, experience, and skill to support and offer effective advice and counsel to the diverse members of the Board of Directors, with the ability to say no politely and with authority in an appropriate way. She or he is diplomatic, tactful, politically astute, but apolitical, and operates with the requisite amount of objectivity and professional detachment. The ideal candidate is a good listener, even-tempered and calm under pressure, and with good business sense.

Although the position reports to the Board of Directors, a strong, collaborative working relationship with the Chief Executive Officer, the District Counsel, and all business units, and a commitment to advancing the mission and business of Valley Water are essential.

View the full recruitment brochure here :

HOW TO APPLY : To be considered for this excellent professional opportunity, please email only your cover letter and resume to , naming your files Last.First.CL and Last.First.Resume. Receipt of your submittal will be acknowledged within two business days. All applicants will be updated on their status following the Recommendation of Candidates.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, or this opportunity, please feel free to call Andrew Gorgey directly at (970) 987-1238. For more information, visit the Columbia ltd website :

Salary information is open within the range indicated on the posting and will be competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer an excellent benefits package including paid vacation, holidays, sick, personal and executive leave, medical, dental, disability and life insurance, a deferred compensation plan and a CalPERS retirement plan. Defined Benefit Retirement Plan California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2.5% at 55(Tier 1), 2% at 60 (Tier 2_or 2% @ 62 (Tier 3) depending on CalPERS membership status at the time of hire.

Tier I Hired prior to 3 / 19 / 2012- 2.5% at 55 retirement plan with final compensation of highest 12 consecutive months. The current required employee contribution is 8%.
Tier 2 Hired on or after 3 / 19 / 2012- 2.0% at 60 retirement plan with final compensation of highest 36 consecutive months. The current required employee contribution is 0%. Valley Water pays the employee contribution (Employer Paid Member Contributions - EPMC) of 7%.
Tier 3 Hired on or after 1 / 1 / 2013- 2.0% at 62 retirement plan with final compensation of highest 36 consecutive months. Employees are required to pay 50% of the total normal cost as determined by the annual CalPERS valuation which is subject to change each fiscal year. The current required employee contribution is 7.25%.

Retirement Health Benefits

Medical coverage is provided for retired employees with 15 years of continuous service with Valley Water or a combination of prior public agency service (meaning the State of California or any political subdivision thereof, including any city, county, or special district) with a minimum of 5 consecutive years of Valley Water Service.

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is provided for retired employees and one eligible dependent with 20 or more years of continuous service with Valley Water or a combination of prior public agency service with a minimum of 5 consecutive years of Valley Water Service.

Medical premium cost sharing is required with the same contribution percentage as active employees and based on the medical premium amount applicable to active employees or retirees, whichever is less. Effective April 1, 2024, retirees will pay 0% of the cost of the premium. Valley Water will pay 100% of the cost of the premium.

Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits are provided by Valley Water with no monthly premium cost to the employee! Medical, Dental, Vision Care, and EAP benefits are provided to all regular employees and their eligible dependents including domestic partners.

Holiday Pay

Valley Water provides 14 designated paid holidays per calendar year.

Paid Time Off

Vacation - newly hired employees receive 224 hours (28 days per year) of prorated vacation based on the date of hire. The prorated amount is vested immediately for the remainder of the fiscal year. Beginning each fiscal year, Unclassified employees receive 224 hours (28 days per year) of vacation which is vested immediately for the entire fiscal year and may be accumulated up to 4 times entitlement.

Sick Leave - accrued at the rate of 1 day per month (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation.

Executive Leave - 24 hours executive leave provided upon hire.

Personal Leave - 32 hours of prorated personal leave provided upon hire.

Bereavement Leave - 3 days of bereavement leave. Additional time may be charged to sick leave and limited to a total of 10 consecutive calendar days.

Parental Leave- Employees may use sick leave (in addition to current vacation, comp time, and / or personal leave) for all qualifying parental leave. Employees can use this sick leave for bonding (or for the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care).

Disability Insurance

Valley Water provides Short-Term Disability (STD) equal to 66 2 / 3% of salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $3,462 with a 14-day waiting period. STD may transition into Long Term Disability (LTD) after 180 days of disability and then provide 66 2 / 3% of salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $15,000.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Valley Water provides an EAP to employees and their eligible dependents that is staffed by licensed credentialed counselors and provides information, referral and short-term counseling for personal issues affecting work or personal life.

Flexible Spending Account Plans

Valley Water provides employees the option to participate in a Health Care Spending Account with a maximum contribution up to $3,200 for eligible medical, dental, vision and prescription expenses.

Valley Water provides employees the option to participate in a Dependent Adult or Child Daycare Account with a maximum contribution up to $5,000 per family or $2,500 if married and filing separately.

Telework

This position is based in Valley Water's San Jose office. Telework 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. Valley Water employees may be allowed to telework (work from home) up to 40 percent of the time in a two-week pay period, subject to manager approval.

Life Insurance

Valley Water provides life insurance benefits equal to employee's annual salary up to a maximum benefit of $100,000 with a five-year phase out in declining increments of $10,000 per year starting with $50,000 coverage upon retirement.

Deferred Compensation

Deferred compensation plans are available at the employee's option, with up to $8,000 in annual matching contributions each calendar year from Valley Water. The match will be deposited into the 401(a) plan.

Wellness

ValleyWaterWell - Valley Water Wellness program. We offer company-wide challenges, lunchtime seminars, health cooking demos, health stations, and more!

Origin Financial Wellness - Valley Water provided financial Wellness tool. Free 1 : 1 meetings with certified financial planners, free app access with visibility to financial transactions, free basic will preparation and more!

ClassPass - Fitness & wellness at your fingertips. 11 Valley Water provided credits per month.

Virgin Pulse - Valley Water Wellness Platform. Participate in wellness challenges, competitions, and more. Earn up to $220 / annually!

LifeBalance - Discounts at thousands of businesses nationwide, including health clubs, fitness studios, online retailers, movie theaters, hotels, and more!

Tuition Assistance Program

Unclassified employees with six (6) or more months of continuous service, up to 100% reimbursement of tuition costs upon satisfactory completion of an approved course to a maximum of $3,500 per fiscal year.

Salary : $244,122 - $307,926

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