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Santa Clara Valley Water District

Mission

The mission of the Santa Clara Valley Water District is to provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment, and economy.

Vision

Santa Clara Valley Water District is nationally recognized as a leading water resources management agency.

Values

    • The District is entrusted to serve the public and by carrying out its mission for the benefit of the community.
    • The District is committed to providing excellent service to all customers.
    • All individuals are unique and important, and will be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
    • The District takes pride in its work and is accountable to carry out its responsibilities safely with honesty and integrity.
    • Initiative, leadership, personal development, and training are vital for continuous improvement.
    • Open communication, cooperation, and teamwork are shared responsibilities and essential to the successful performance of District work.
    • The District is committee to creating an inclusive work environment, which reflects and supports the diversity of the community and enriches our perspectives.
  • The District strives to support a work culture and workplace environment that attracts and retains superior employees empowered to make decisions about, and take responsibility for, how they do their jobs.
     
  • The District is committed to its employees and supports market-based competitive compensation that is equitable and rewards accomplishment and encourages high performance.
     
  • The District is committed to sustaining a healthy work-life balance for its employees and places a high value on all the things that provide enrichment and fulfillment, including work and career, health and fitness, family and relationships, spirituality, community service, hobbies and passions, intellectual stimulation, rest and recreation.
Oct 30, 2026
Intern
Summer Internship in the Office of Government Relations
$28 yearly
Santa Clara Valley Water District Santa Clara, CA
Description SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Summer Internship in Office of Government Relations Location: 1121 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA   1 Internship Available! OVERVIEW Are you interested in water, natural resources, and environmental protection? Do you want to gain valuable experience working on state policies related to water supply, climate resilience, and flood protection? Do you want to gain valuable experience working on state policies related to climate change, water supply, and flood protection? Do you want to expand your network and build your resume while learning about the state legislative process? If you do, then Valley Water’s Sacramento Government Relations internship may be right for you! Valley Water’s mission is to provide Silicon Valley with safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment, and economy. We manage an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood...
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Program Administrator Fleet Management
$147,680 yearly
Santa Clara Valley Water District San Jose, CA
Description Overview: Drive Innovation. Lead Fleet Operations. Shape the Future of Fleet Management and Maintenance at Valley Water. Valley Water is seeking an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking Program Administrator – Fleet Management and Maintenance to lead and oversee its agencywide Fleet Management and Maintenance Program. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional who thrives on operational excellence, strategic planning, innovation, and collaboration. In this key role, you will provide direction and oversight for the planning, administration, and continuous improvement of Valley Water's fleet operations, ensuring vehicles and equipment are safe, reliable, cost-effective, and available to support the agency's essential services. The successful candidate will oversee fleet lifecycle management, vehicle acquisition and replacement, operating and capital budgets, regulatory compliance, vendor...
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Information Systems Analyst III – Enterprise Data & Records Governance Analyst
$144,019 - $184,433 yearly
Santa Clara Valley Water District San Jose, CA
  Description Overview: Valley Water is seeking an experienced Information Systems Analyst III to lead the deployment, administration, and long-term governance of the District’s new Enterprise Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS). This system represents the capstone of Valley Water’s Digital Transformation Strategy and will serve as the authoritative, enterprise-wide repository for all past, present, and future District documents and records. This journey-level position plays a foundational role in establishing sustainable information governance practices across the organization. The selected candidate will lead complex system implementation efforts, oversee automated and AI-enabled data classification processes, coordinate secure access controls, administer retention schedules, and design defensible document destruction workflows in compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Under direction, this position...
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Chief Operating Officer - Water Utility Enterprise
$339,019 - $430,456 yearly
Santa Clara Valley Water District Hybrid (San Jose, CA)
Chief Operating Officer Water Utility Enterprise VALLEY WATER Annual Salary: $339,019.20 – $430,456.00 DOE/DOQ PLUS an Excellent Benefits Package! Valley Water, one of the largest water districts in the State of California, is looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Water Utility Enterprise (WUE). Reporting directly to the Assistant Chief Executive Officer (ACEO), the COO WUE has oversight of the Valley Water’s largest department, which includes the divisions of: Water Utility Capital, Raw Water, Water Supply, and Treated Water and encompasses the entirety of the water utility infrastructure for the organization from surface water reservoirs to pipeline delivery systems. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in large-scale water utility operations, water supply and imported water challenges, statewide water policy, and collaboration with state and federal agencies, water wholesalers, water retailers, and customers....
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Associate Engineer / Associate Water Resources Specialist
$151,049 yearly
Santa Clara Valley Water District San Jose, CA
Description Associate Engineer - Civil : $151,049.60 - $193,377.60 Annually Associate Water Resources Specialist: $151,049.60 - $193,377.60 Annually Overview: Make an impact on flood protection and water resource management! Valley Water is seeking an Associate Engineer/Associate Water Resources Specialist to support critical watershed and water utility projects through developing software tools. Applications may include flood forecasting, emergency alerting, database management, data ingestion, front-end GUIs, and digital twin development. Data would include both geospatial and time-series types. This primary function will work closely with a small team to push the boundaries of water management and emergency flood operations. In addition, this position may involve hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, engineering, scientific data analysis, and field work near waterways. This position offers an exciting opportunity to unify the traditional water...
Oct 19, 2026
Full time
Supervising Program Administrator – Records and Information Management Santa Clara Valley Water
$147,680 - $189,113 yearly
Santa Clara Valley Water District Santa Clara, CA
Description A 3% supervisory differential will apply. Overview:  Are you ready to lead a program that supports transparency and makes information accessible? Valley Water is seeking a Supervising Program Administrator – Records and Information Management to lead its Records and Library Program within the Clerk of the Board. In this role, you will guide staff in organizing, securing, and preserving physical and digital records; oversee responses to public records requests and other legal demands in coordination with District Counsel; and improve records management policies, procedures, and systems. You will also lead digitization and database migration efforts to ensure Valley Water’s information remains accurate, reliable, and easy to find. Our Commitment:  We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique...