Right of Way Agent (Deadline to Apply is Midnight, 10/...
The Southern Company - Atlanta, GA
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Agent I, Right of Way PLEASE NOTE: _Due to tight scheduling constraints, applicants selected for interviews will be notified immediately after this job posting closes to schedule an interview._ _ THIS POSTING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT ON 10/20/24._ This is a home-based position with an assigned Georgia Power Operating Headquarters for local interactions (specific location TBD by hiring manager). Some overnight travel (up to 50%) is required with this position to attend Public Information Meetings, participate in Special Master Hearings and Location Committee Meetings, conduct site visits, and/or meet with property owners on various projects across the State of Georgia. Working on weekend and/or in the evenings may also be required, depending on property owners' schedules. Job Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Right of Way Agent are to (i) acquire property rights in compliance with all applicable condemnation (eminent domain) statutes and Company policies; and (ii) collaborate and coordinate with one or more acquisition coordinators to provide support to one or more of business units (i.e., transmission, customer choice, distribution, grid, fiber, renewables, and/or vegetation management). This is a home-based position with an assigned Georgia Power Operating Headquarters for local interactions (specific location TBD by hiring manager). Some overnight travel (up to 50%) is required with this position to attend Public Information Meetings, participate in Special Master Hearings and Location Committee Meetings, conduct site visits, and/or meet with property owners on various projects across the State of Georgia. Working on weekend and/or in the evenings may also be required, depending on property owners' schedules. Job Level: Exempt Level 3 Education and Certification Requirements: + A high school diploma is required; a college degree is preferred. + Active Georgia notary public commission Experience Requirements: + Exposure/entry-level experience in the acquisition of utility land rights; experience with distribution, transmission, DOT relocation, and/or vegetation management projects; and/or courthouse research highly preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: + General knowledge of real estate, property documents, and/or distribution projects and facilities + Strong written and oral communication skills + Confidently communicates on behalf of the company + Able to take the lead on the majority of negotiations + Demonstrated ability to communicate decision-making processes + Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to meet hard deadlines + General knowledge of software platforms and websites such as LIMS, GSCCCA, DistView, PowerBI, and Microsoft Suite + Self-starter and works largely independently but with oversight, particularly around high-profile negotiations Major Job Responsibilities: + Company real estate professional that collaborates with one or more acquisition coordinators, negotiates and acquires property rights for a majority of business units, and provides regular status updates to said parties + Leads the way in individual negotiations, makes decisions that remove obstacles and anticipated obstacles, and identifies issues that require upward communication + Ability to be a good faith negotiator in accordance with OCGA 22-3-161(a) with full comprehension of project scope, acquisition process, and project timeline and the ability to testify as an expert witness in special master hearings + Generally understands how to read, analyze, and discusstitle reports, appraisals, surveys, and parcel maps + Ability to communicate line design engineering concepts for transmission and substation projects + Engaged participation in public information meetings, location meetings, greaseboard meetings, and other collaborative events + Effectively develops and maintains relationships with a broad spectrum of internal contacts (Legal Department, Land Engineering, Land Research, Region Distribution, Renewables, Key Accounts, Power Delivery, Forestry & Right of Way, External Affairs, Grid, etc.), team members, and varying levels of staff and management + Developing problem-solving, research, and time management skills Behavioral Attributes: + Self-directed with strong work ethic + Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused attitude + Detail-oriented with strong organizational and negotiation skills + Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Our Values (safety first, intentional inclusion, act with integrity, and superior performance) 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 and connect with the Company on Facebook (/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (/ga_power). Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit . 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: 8090 Job Category: Real Estate & Land Management Job Schedule: Full time Company: Georgia Power
Created: 2024-10-14