APPLY NOW - Chief Intergovernmental Relations Officer - San José, CA

The City of San José is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as its next Chief Intergovernmental Relations Officer. This is a rare opportunity to represent one of the nation’s most innovative and diverse cities on the regional, state, and federal stage. The successful candidate will be the City’s voice and advocate on issues that shape the future of San José—building coalitions, influencing policy, and advancing initiatives that impact nearly one million residents. This role offers the chance to navigate high-visibility legislative arenas, cultivate relationships with decision-makers at every level of government, and ensure San José’s priorities are front and center in shaping California’s and the nation’s future. For an experienced legislative professional, this is both a platform and a calling: to help lead a world-class city through bold advocacy and effective intergovernmental partnerships. 

Known as the “Capital of Silicon Valley,” the City of San José plays a vital economic and cultural role anchoring the world’s leading region of innovation. Encompassing approximately 181 square miles at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, San José is Northern California’s largest city and the 13th largest city in the nation. With nearly one million residents, San José is one of the most diverse large cities in the United States. San José’s quality of life is unsurpassed. Surrounded by the Diablo and Santa Cruz mountain ranges and enjoying an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, residents have easy access to the beaches along the California coast, including Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Carmel; Yosemite and Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada; local and Napa Valley wine country; and the rich cultural and recreational life of the entire Bay region. San José has received accolades for its vibrant neighborhoods and healthy lifestyle. For more information about the unparalleled quality of life in San José, please visit Why San Jose? 

Learn more about the City of San José here and their Intergovernmental Relations Department here.

This recruitment will close on Friday, September 19, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. To apply, please complete an application via the City of San José’s website at:

www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers

Most qualified candidates will be invited to panel interviews that are tentatively scheduled between September 26, 2025, and October 10, 2025.

If you have questions, please contact Edwin Huertas, Senior Executive Analyst, at (408) 535-8100 or Edwin.Huertas@sanjoseca.gov.

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