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The Joint Use Coordinator is a pivotal role within the Contract Management Section of the Joint Use Department, serving as the foundational step in facilitating the attachment of equipment to utility distribution power poles and coordinating with external entities for pole attachments. This position is responsible for preparing, negotiating, managing, and executing contracts, ensuring compliance and accuracy while engaging with stakeholders, including government agencies, municipalities, electric membership cooperatives (EMCs), cable companies, phone companies, and fiber providers. The Coordinator collaborates with the Joint Use Supervisors and legal to review any requested contract language changes, ensures seamless electronic contract execution, and proper workflow of the joint use process. Additionally, the role involves leading process improvement projects, leveraging Microsoft Office products and other software to optimize workflows, document storage, and work tracking within the department. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of contract administration, utility operations, and the ability to interpret and communicate contract language effectively to new and existing customers.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Law, or a related field.
+ Proven ability to proactively identify, learn, and apply software tools, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power BI, Teams, etc.), to design and implement workflows, document procedures, create training guides, and manage contract-related files, with a strong emphasis on initiative and adaptability to meet departmental and organizational needs.
+ Understanding of the high-level processes within the Joint Use Department and their role in the broader utility operations is a plus.
+ Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage with customers, including government agencies, municipalities, EMCs, and telecommunications companies.
+ Project management skills to lead process improvement initiatives, including workflow optimization and document storage enhancements.
+ Basic knowledge of laws, regulations and policies regarding attachments to electric utility poles is a plus.
+ Negotiate, prepare, manage, and administer joint use, common use, and pole attachment agreements, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, including maintenance of bonds and insurance.
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.