Southern Company

Specialist, Forestry and Right-of-Way - Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

About This Job

FORESTRY & RIGHT-OF-WAY SPECIALIST

Location : The Forestry & R/W Services Business Support team is based out of Atlanta, GA at the GPC Corporate Headquarters.

The FROW team is a statewide organization, and this position has support obligations for the team. Because of the statewide support aspects of this position, the reporting location is flexible.

The position will be expected to maintain a presence at various company locations or offices per current company policy, as well as frequent trips to our corporate office in Atlanta.

JOB SUMMARY

This job provides direct support to the Forestry and Right-of-Way (FROW) organization. The position will serve as one of the liaisons for Work Management and Decision Support tools used within the FROW organization. This position will be responsible for the efficient function, support, and appropriate data activities related to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associated applications, databases and sources used by Georgia Power’s vegetation management and right-of-way services teams.

The position serves as the pivot for the execution and reconciliation of all compliance reporting activities. The position assists with the creation and maintenance of operational and financial data analytics used by the department. The position will assist in supporting the Source to Pay (S2P) processes with vendor invoicing through efficient and proper data delivery and integrations and limited user support.

The position will focus on data manipulation, GIS and productivity solutions alongside building and maintaining successful partnerships with vendors, internal and external stakeholders to ensure the FROW mission is achieved in a cost-effective, compliant and customer-focused manner.

The position has a storm / emergency restoration role within the Business Support team. Typically, the candidate will provide logistical and data management support related to FROW operations during a restoration event. The position will report to the GPC Storm Center or other designated location during the event.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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Perform Geographic Information Systems (GIS) duties, including but not limited to production mapping support, data creation/manipulation, analysis and reporting, model building and scripting, integration with tools with in the ESRI infrastructure, and other associated functions.

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Act as a member of the team supporting the department’s vegetation management and right-of-way software solutions for internal and vendor partners, including troubleshooting, training, system configurations, coordinating with software support and vendors, user and group maintenance, and data interfaces between various other systems, both internal and external to the department.

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Provide subject matter expertise to the department as it relates to data cleanup activities to accurately both depict and leverage spatial and non-spatial data sources related to the FROW team’s operations.

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Be able to write appropriate Microsoft SQL and Oracle SQL queries, views and stored procedures in partnership with database administrators and other stakeholders to support FROW team operations.

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Act as a backup Business Unit Administrator for GPC FROW in CAMP application, providing training and support on the application for internal and external partners when other team resources are unavailable.

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Act as a member of the team performing quality control audits for department processes and procedures as well as vendor contract details, ensuring all appropriate applications are providing correct and timely data.

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Assist teammates in departmental compliance, auditing and certifications for staff members as needed.

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Assist teammates in the development of annual work plans for execution by department as needed.

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Assist in the administration and development of “citizen-developed” FROW technology solutions including SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform, MOBI, and other productivity solutions as needed.

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Assist teammates in the revenue/bill back to MEAG for FROW work performed by GPC and ensures proper accounting for delivery of Net Income as needed.

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Support creation of operational and financial analyses, reporting, tracking and recommendations to FROW leadership.

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Represent organization on system-wide and operating company initiatives, audits and committees as needed.

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Participate in SERP efforts in the Georgia Power Storm Center, including logistical support for mobilizing and monitoring contract tree crews during storm restoration.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

The following education and experience are preferred:

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Bachelor’s degree or higher (MS, MBA) from an accredited institution.

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Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software solutions as an analyst or similar role.

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Experience supporting end users and client-facing work management technology applications with mobile components.

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Experience in data query, manipulation, reporting and visualization functions and technologies including Microsoft and Oracle related SQL, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

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Experience with analyzing and reporting on operational metrics, KPIs and other statistical elements.

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Experience with FME, SSMS, SSRS, SSIS is a plus.

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Experience with Python, PowerShell, vbScript/VBA, JavaScript and similar scripting tools is a plus.

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Utility vegetation management experience is a plus.

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Experience with FERC compliance reporting and/or internal auditing is a plus.

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Knowledge of GPC’s FROW organization and operations is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Strong written and oral communication skills.

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Strong customer service and support skills with a variety of end users supporting technology adoption and use (from novice through expert level);

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Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Power Platform (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, Power Apps and related applications);

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Knowledge of spatial and database technologies, including GIS, remote sensing and spatial data analysis ESRI ArcGIS platform.

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Knowledge of Southern Company internal GIS tools utilized in the Distribution and Transmission networks (DistView, TransView, LIMS, etc.) is a plus.

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Ability to deliver high quality analytical results in a timely and organized manner.

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Ability to coordinate multiple projects with aggressive schedules and competing deadlines

Behavioral Attributes

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Embraces and leads others to Safety Excellence.

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Demonstrates behavioral attributes of Our Values:

+ Safety First

+ Intentional Inclusion

+ Act with Integrity

+ Superior Performance

+ Our values are reflected in how we lead, engage, collaborate and perform as One Team.

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Strong interpersonal skills; focus on team success; able to get results through others.

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Effective critical thinking skills utilized in problem solving and decision making.

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Demonstrated ability to work and relate with all levels of employees.

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Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and meet established deadlines.

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Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, willing to take “ownership” of a process or project

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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Occasional travel with overnight stays

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Occasional after-hours work in support of storm/restoration activities as needed

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and beneﬁts will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 12954

Job Category: Environmental & Forestry

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

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