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District Counsel | Valley Water | San Jose, CA
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- Full Time
- Legal Services
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- San Mateo County Office Of Education - Classified Personnel
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- LACERA
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- Community and Economic Development
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Planner III - Engineering / Development Department
- 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., San Antonio, Texas
- SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM
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- City of Austin, TX
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- Administration and Management
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Deputy Chief Information Officer - Customer Delivery
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- City of Austin, TX
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Information Technology and Communication Services
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- Placer County
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- Transportation or Transit
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Senior Building Inspector/Plan Checker
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- CITY OF BUENA PARK, CA
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- Full Time
- Building and Safety
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Construction and Skilled Trades
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Library Services Manager
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$47.87 - $59.80/hour; $8,297.47 - $10,365.33/month; $99,569.60 - $124,384.00/year
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Library Services
Chief Deputy Financial Officer
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Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation
- Austin, Texas
- City of Austin, TX
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation
Recreation Supervisor (River Birch Tennis Center)
- Greenville, North Carolina
- CITY OF GREENVILLE NORTH CAROLINA
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- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation

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District Counsel | Valley Water | San Jose, CA
- 5750 Almaden Expressway San Jose, CA 95118, San Jose, California United States
- Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)
- Jul 09, 2026
- $353,745.60 to $449,176.00 DOQE - Full Time
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)

Columbia ltd provides executive search services to local government agencies throughout the western United States. Incorporated in 2016 by Andrew Gorgey, who serves as Chief Executive Officer and lead recruiter, the firm maintains its principal place of business and headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information, please visit https://columbialtd.com. Mayors, commissioners, supervisors, council members, trustees, directors, and board members trust Columbia ltd to help them with one of the most important decisions they will ever make, choosing their next manager. Similarly, professional local government managers and human resources professionals trust Columbia ltd to find high-performing, ethical professionals to complete their executive leadership teams. “Excellence in Executive Recruiting.” The essence of “Excellence in Executive Recruiting” is a deep commitment to our clients and the communities we serve. We listen actively, and carefully. Through diligence, a strong work ethic, working with a sense of urgency, attention to detail, and anticipation of every client agency’s unique needs, we are able to find the chief executive, director, manager, or department head, who best fits the community, its elected officials, the organization, and its professional management. We help you find the ideal candidate to address the challenges you are facing now, to execute faithfully your policy priorities, to help develop strategy and meet your goals, and to provide solid, consistent leadership and management for years to come. Values-based. Mission-driven. Columbia ltd is the executive recruiter of choice in the western United States. This is because we are completely committed to a principle-centered, values-based approach to the essential local government function of bringing the best-qualified professionals into the organization. Everything we do is fueled by five values: Excellence, Professionalism, Ethics, Courage, and Adaptability. These are not just words – these are core values to which we adhere every day. Living our values allows us to meet Our Mission: We serve local governments and their citizens through excellence in executive recruiting, advancing organizations, improving teams, and enhancing communities, one recruitment at a time. We ensure each client agency has meaningful choice between highly-qualified candidates, who meet the needs of the organization and community, in every professional discipline for which we recruit. We are committed to maintaining a positive, professional working environment, and to the professional development of every Columbia ltd team member.
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- $353,745.60 to $449,176.00 DOQE
- Full Time
- Jul 09, 2026
Job Description

Located on the southern coast of San Francisco Bay in northern California, Santa Clara County is the home of Silicon Valley, the technology center of the world. With an agrarian heritage, the county today hosts thousands of technology companies including the headquarters of industry giants Adobe, Alphabet (Google), Apple, Cisco, eBay, HP, Meta (Facebook), and Netflix, among others. The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) is the primary water resources agency for the county and the second-largest water wholesaler in the state. The FY 2026-27 adopted budget of $1.284 billion supports approximately 876 employees.

A seven-member board of directors governs the agency and appoints the district counsel, one of three positions (chief executive officer, clerk of the board) reporting directly to the board. The district counsel is Valley Water’s chief legal officer and oversees approximately 11 employees within the district counsel’s office and associated risk management functions, with a combined FY 2026-27 adopted budget of approximately $16.8 million. Valley Water has enjoyed considerable stability in this position. The most recent district counsel served for five years from June 2021 to June 2026.

A minimum of eight years of recent experience actively practicing law in California is required. Of these, at least five years of progressively responsible experience in public agency/municipal law is required, including two years supervising management, professional, or paraprofessional staff. Executive management experience, including advising elected officials and working in a political environment, departmental budgeting, and litigation valuation, are all preferred. Knowledge of law and principles related to flood protection, water resource management, modern water law, and state and local water history is desirable. Candidates must be active and in good standing with the State Bar of California.

The hiring range for this position is $353,745.60 to $449,176.00 DOQE. In addition, the following benefits (partial list) are provided: vacation, sick, executive, and personal leave, plus 14 paid holidays. Valley Water offers a defined benefit retirement plan through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) – 2.5% at 55 (Tier 1), 2% at 60 (Tier 2: Valley Water pays employee contribution) or 2% @ 62 (Tier 3), depending on CalPERS membership status at the time of hire. Valley Water employees do not contribute to Social Security. Valley Water also offers a voluntary 401(a) deferred compensation plan with up to $9,000 in matching funds. Extensive retirement health benefits are available with a minimum of 15 years public agency service. Insurances include medical, dental, vision, and EAP, all provided by Valley Water with no monthly premium cost to the employee. Additional benefits include group life, short- and long-term disability insurances, flexible spending accounts (health care, dependent care), and multiple wellness programs. Automobile allowance is $600/month. An employment contract will further describe the terms of this unclassified, at-will position. Valley Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply directly to Columbia lots. Send cover letter and resume only to apply@columbialtd.com. Review attached brochure thoroughly before applying.

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Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)

Columbia ltd provides executive search services to local government agencies throughout the western United States. Incorporated in 2016 by Andrew Gorgey, who serves as Chief Executive Officer and lead recruiter, the firm maintains its principal place of business and headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information, please visit https://columbialtd.com.

Mayors, commissioners, supervisors, council members, trustees, directors, and board members trust Columbia ltd to help them with one of the most important decisions they will ever make, choosing their next manager. Similarly, professional local government managers and human resources professionals trust Columbia ltd to find high-performing, ethical professionals to complete their executive leadership teams.

“Excellence in Executive Recruiting.” The essence of “Excellence in Executive Recruiting” is a deep commitment to our clients and the communities we serve. We listen actively, and carefully. Through diligence, a strong work ethic, working with a sense of urgency, attention to detail, and anticipation of every client agency’s unique needs, we are able to find the chief executive, director, manager, or department head, who best fits the community, its elected officials, the organization, and its professional management. We help you find the ideal candidate to address the challenges you are facing now, to execute faithfully your policy priorities, to help develop strategy and meet your goals, and to provide solid, consistent leadership and management for years to come.

Values-based. Mission-driven. Columbia ltd is the executive recruiter of choice in the western United States. This is because we are completely committed to a principle-centered, values-based approach to the essential local government function of bringing the best-qualified professionals into the organization. Everything we do is fueled by five values: Excellence, Professionalism, Ethics, Courage, and Adaptability. These are not just words – these are core values to which we adhere every day. Living our values allows us to meet Our Mission:

We serve local governments and their citizens through excellence in executive recruiting, advancing organizations, improving teams, and enhancing communities, one recruitment at a time.

We ensure each client agency has meaningful choice between highly-qualified candidates, who meet the needs of the organization and community, in every professional discipline for which we recruit.

We are committed to maintaining a positive, professional working environment, and to the professional development of every Columbia ltd team member.
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)
- Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
- https://columbialtd.com
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