Right of Way Agent, Senior (Can Be Based Anywhere in GA)

Senior Right of Way Agent Please read this Job Description carefully prior to applying….Including the Fleet driving requirements at the bottom. - ** You will be required to use your own vehicle & you WILL be reimbursed for Mileage! This position can be based anywhere in GA (Georgia)! Job Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Senior 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.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• A high school diploma is required; a college degree is preferred.
• Active Georgia notary public commission

Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in the acquisition of utility land rights; experience with distribution, transmission, DOT relocation, and/or vegetation management projects; and/or courthouse research required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of real estate, property documents, and/or distribution and transmission projects and facilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Confidently communicates on behalf of the company
• Able to take the lead on negotiations, presentations, and external communications
• Demonstrated ability to communicate decision-making processes and company positions to a wide range of personnel, both technical and non-technical
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to meet hard deadlines
• Expert knowledge of software platforms and websites such as LIMS, GSCCCA, DistView, PowerBI, and Microsoft Suite
• Self-starter and works largely independently but with periodic supervision, particularly around large issues and complex projects

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Company real estate expert that collaborates with one or more acquisition coordinators, negotiates and acquires property rights for all 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
• Exceptional 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
• Fully understands how to read, analyze, and discuss title reports, appraisals, surveys, and parcel maps
• Proficient 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
• Consistently demonstrates 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)

This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:

• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record

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 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 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. Apply Job!