Right of Way Agent

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, the company is a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation.

Under direction of the unit Supervisor, the Right of Way Agent ('ROW Agent') provides support to the unit and other Land Services team members and assists in all phases of acquisition activities. The ROWAgent also negotiates the acquisition of land rights for fee title, easements, leases, and other interests required for Company utility facilities. Research and analyze property and comparable sales data to complete internal valuation estimates on non-complexacquisitions.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Principal, or Senior ROW Agents: Acquisition: negotiates or assists in negotiating theacquisition of real property and property rights for Company utility facilities.Coordinates the preparation of documents for acquisition of property and land rights, generates property owner lists, provides property owner notification for survey and biologicalstudies, construction, vegetation management, and other projects, and prepares Release to Construction letters. Appraisal: assembles the necessary documentation required for delivery to the designated project appraiser(s). Under direct supervision, review andanalyze appraisal reports. Support for Condemnation Proceedings: provides file history and necessary information for condemnation proceedings; orders the condemnation package, and upon review and approval by senior staff, insures delivery to the appraiser andattorneys. In less complex negotiations, the ROW Agent may request initiation of condemnation actions as instructed by the Supervisor or Principal ROW Agent to ensure timely release of projects to construction. Valuation: Research and analyze property andcomparable sales data to complete internal valuation estimates on non-complex acquisitions. . Real Estate/Escrow Responsibilities: responsible for: requesting checks for condemnation proceedings; monitoring the State Condemnation Fund statement and account;depositing checks with State Condemnation Fund; processing refund checks; drafting escrow instructions; ordering title reports and updates as necessary; processing payment for reports; obtaining title reviews as necessary. Acquisition Administration: responsible forinputting information into project estimating and project tracking programs. Obtain/request project cost data and compile information as requested. Assist in preparing payment schedule spreadsheets. Track and process Land documents, process land drafts for IRSreporting by clerk and process requests for checks for payments for land rights and other expenditures. File Management Coordination: establish job folders, obtain all necessary project specific data, prepare working file folders, prepare and maintainownership folders containing all pertinent letters, appraisals, summaries, documents and condemnation exhibits. Contract Administration: assist with the development of Contract Work Authorizations, Contract Change Orders, or other associated documents as requestedto obtain services of contract appraisers and right of way agents.

Training: International Right of Way Association courses or equivalent Minimum 1 year work experience with any of the following: * Commercial Real Estate Brokerage; * Real Estate or Rightof Way Appraisal; * Public Agency/Utility Right of Way. **Minimum Qualifications** * BA/BS in related field or equivalent education and/or experience * Notary Public - current or obtained within six (6) months of employment