AddressRequisition ID # 157242
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Electric Operations
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Santa Rosa
Department Overview
The Electric Operations team ensures the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration, and emergency response.
Position Summary
This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
The Rule 20A Liaison is the first point of contact for cities and counties who are interested in undergrounding overhead poles and wires. The Liaison is responsible for successfully guiding cities/counties in developing an underground district which satisfies the Rule 20A tariff. The Liaison must be able to work with a diverse set of stakeholders including elected officials, city/county staff, community leaders, and residents/businesses. Political acumen is a must. The Liaison is also responsible for maintaining positive relations with cities/counties. Liaisons conduct outreach and education regarding the program and serves as an effective point of escalation for any issues that may arise.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $61.64 to $76.76, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.
Job Responsibilities
Initial assignments from the tasks below will require direction and supervision; with experience the independence and responsibility will expand and the need for supervision will decrease:
- Contact and/or meet with each governmental body on a regular basis as assigned and/or required.
- Meet with public works officials (city engineers, directors of public works) to assist in the qualification and planning phases, prior to adoption of a formal resolution for Rule 20A projects. Conduct informational presentations and attend Community Meetings to disseminate information for Rule 20A projects.
- Help create an accurate resolution and boundary map.
- Walk project, measuring length of Underground Utility District and service laterals; walk with governmental body and estimator to ensure boundary is correct.
- Develop budgetary estimate of project costs using PG&E calculating tools and input from Estimating and assess whether the community has sufficient Rule 20A allocations.
- Determine a reasonable customer commitment date with governmental body, with input from estimating and project services.
- Communicate issues and risks promptly to supervisor.
- Be the Rule 20A expert and advocate for the community, fostering goodwill and trust between the customer and PG&E. Has the most current information regarding the Rule 20A Program, as provided by management. Answer questions accurately and consistently. Provide a resource for communities to have questions regarding the Program answered quickly.
- Prepare project information file for Estimating and Project Manager. Provides information regarding specific Rule 20A projects and/or communities to various PG&E personnel, such as
- Contract Management, Land, Estimating, Environmental, Construction, Governmental Relations, WRO, etc.
- Remain a continuous program and project-specific resource for the community, project manager and estimating as needed after project is moved into Project management and estimating phase.
- Ensure CPUC and SEC mandates are followed by providing accurate quarterly data.
- Act as an interface with other utilities regarding the Rule 20A Program. Answer questions dealing with the Program and PG&E internal processes to help facilitate the projects.
- Monitor all phases of active Rule 20A projects to identify and mitigate risks/delays to ensure commitment to community is on track.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or its equivalent in education and experience.
- 2 years of experience in project coordination, construction, estimating and/or service planning.
Desired:
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work effectively.
- Ability to work well with internal and external customers/clients.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to lead group meetings effectively, influence stakeholders and build consensus.
- A strong track record of problem solving.
- Keen understanding of community and political dynamics.
- A natural leader who develops and fosters good teamwork but internally and externally.
- strong project management, customer contact, and communications skills including making effective public presentation.
- Business computer skills: Microsoft 365 Pro Plus Applications and Teams
- Valid California Driver’s license and California minimum insurance coverage if using personal car
- SAP knowledge desired
