Land Planner, Senior

Description

• Land Rights: Investigate and provide guidance and technical direction and legal liaison to LSO staff on land issues. Ensure adherence to company policy regarding development and uses within the FERC boundaries. Represent the company at public meetings regarding company policies. Ensure adherence to company policies regarding development and uses within the FERC boundaries.
• Research and Analysis: Research and analyze PG&E and public records to assess land rights, land uses, and constraints, regulatory jurisdictions, and local, state, and federal permit requirements. Develop strategies to mitigate public concerns regarding the construction, operation, and maintenance of PG&E facilities. Provide assistance to Real Estate Strategy relative to local approvals required for the sale and purchase of PG&E properties.
• Routing/Siting and Feasibility Studies: Perform routing and siting for new/relocated gas and electric transmission facilities and fee properties. Develop alternatives for siting and locating electric and gas transmission facilities utilizing environmental and regulatory planning documentation and consultation with local planning agencies. Perform necessary studies to incorporate engineering requirements, environmental constraints, public concerns, and existing and proposed land uses into an alternative site analysis. Develop alternative site costs and schedules and assist in the evaluation of site risks including anticipated regulatory approval processes and timelines.
• Relicensing: Represent the company in negotiations with governmental agencies and NGO’s on FERC relicensing and Recreation Settlement Agreements. Develop and coordinate the design and construction of new or upgraded facilities as defined in the Recreation Plan. Review and comment on draft EIS on land and recreation issues. Responsible for coordinating preparation of FERC Exhibit G maps. Prepare cost estimates on land and recreation issues as proposed in the new license. Monitor work of consultants. Prepare study plans and Exhibit E, Exhibit R Recreation Resource and Land Management Reports and mitigation or enhancement plans (e.g., Transportation and Circulation Plans, Water Surface Management Plans, Shoreline Management Plans, etc.)
• Regulatory Filings: Support environmental, land, engineering, and acquisition teams responsible for completing land and environmental components of CPUC/CEQA compatible filings for electric and gas transmission construction projects. Negotiate project scope of work with the project sponsor or project manager. Prepare contract Specifications and/or Request for Proposals (RFP) to contract the performance of environmental studies, investigations, and preparation of the Proponents Environmental Assessment (PEA) for inclusion with PG&E's application to the CPUC. Monitor the work of the Consultant. Responsible for cost and schedule performance of land and environmental project team.
• Miscellaneous: Consults with Technical Services clients such as, but not limited to, General Construction, Gas Transmission, Transmission Engineering, Transmission Planning, Hydro Generation, and Law Department to determine the appropriate level of Technical Services involvement. May be required to monitor the work of contractors performing any of the job duties listed above. May perform the duties of lower classifications.
• Review and Compliance: Review complex gas and electric projects in regard to permitting issues and/or ESA/CESA and cultural resource compliance. As necessary, coordinate ESA/CESA studies and recommendations with ES. Review complex electric transmission projects to ensure compliance with GO 131-D, including the preparation and filing of Notice of Constructions (NOC). As necessary, consult with Law Department regarding GO 131-E compliance.
• Permitting/Notifications: Obtain all discretionary permits and clearances required for the construction, operation and maintenance of PG&E’s facilities. Contribute to the development of project descriptions. Coordinate cultural and ES studies for permit acquisition and work with environmenal scientists to develop protection and mitigation measures. Work with revegetation contractor and construction to implement permit conditions. Acquire permissions from landowners or coordinate with R/W Agents to negotiate for new rights. Work with Land Engineering for survey and document preparation. During and upon project completion, ensure permit conditions have been met.

Requirements

• BA/BS with emphasis in Land Use/Environmental Planning, Land Surveying, Business, Recreation Management or related resource field, or the equivalent in education and/or experience*.
• 10 years of experience in environmental permitting field
• 2.5 years of experience in Land Planning, Environmental Analysis, Resource Management or equivalent.
• Certified Professional Wetland Scientist
• Lean Six Sigma Trained
• *If qualifying education is not in Land/Environmental Planning the candidate shall have successfully completed the core courses for the Land Use and Environmental Planning certificate program or equivalent in content and hours of continuing education courses or seminars; or possess a certificate in Land/Environmental Planning; or have an AICP certification; or PLS License.
• California PLS license, AICP certification, or certificate from a Land Use/Environmental Planning program.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; strong team building and facilitation skills; strong organization skills; goal oriented, ability to manage concurrent responsibilities. Applied knowledge of CEQA/NEPA and the CESA/ESA, FERC and other resource laws.
• Certified Wildlife Biologist

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance