FORESTRY & RIGHT-OF-WAY COORDINATOR
Location : The is a hybrid position. The successful candidate may report to any office location in the State of Georgia; however, the candidate must be able to attend in-person meetings as required to fulfill job duties and responsibilities and will be subject to Company location reporting requirements for hybrid positions.
The Forestry & R/W Services Business Support team is based out of Atlanta, GA at the GPC Corporate Headquarters. The coordinator position has support obligations across the State. 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 locations, including local company offices, 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 the liaison for Source to Pay (S2P) activities (vendor procurement, contracting and invoicing support) performed within the FROW organization. This position will be responsible for the coordination of invoicing activities and accounting/revenue activities related to Georgia Power’s vegetation management work for MEAG. The position also assists with logistics related to FROW operations and Storm Center support.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as liaison between FROW, SCS Supply Chain and vendor partners in the development and implementation of contracts and vendor relationships. This includes hosting and organizing pre-bid meetings, monitoring bidding processes, building executed agreements and associated data in ES Maximo or other Company applications. This position also champions our supplier diversity efforts;
- Create and route purchase requisitions and purchase orders for approval in ES Maximo or other Supply Chain systems for FROW vendor services;
- Process non-PO invoices and check requests as needed by FROW teams in Oracle ERP or other Company applications;
- Act as Business Unit Administrator and Subject Matter Expert for GPC FROW in CAMP application, providing setup, training and support on the application for internal and external partners;
- Manage departmental compliance, auditing and certifications for staff members
- Assist in the development of annual MEAG work plan for execution by field arborists;
- Own revenue/bill back to MEAG for FROW work performed by GPC and ensures proper accounting for delivery of Net Income;
- Support creation of operational and financial analyses, reporting, tracking and recommendations to FROW leadership;
- Represent organization on system-wide and operating company initiatives, audits and committees as needed;
- Coordinate departmental trainings, compliance activities and other meetings to support the organization;
- Serve as de facto member of all departmental committees related to safety and operations;
- 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:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (MS, MBA) from an accredited institution;
- Utility vegetation management experience is a plus;
- Experience in Source to Pay lifecycle (Supply Chain, Invoicing, Accounts Payable);
- Experience in Utility Accounting (accruals, net income/revenue accounting);
- Experience with FERC compliance and/or internal auditing;
- Experience with analyzing and reporting on O&M, Capital and Unregulated Financials;
- Knowledge of GPC’s FROW organization and operations is a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, Power Apps and related applications);
- Knowledge of CAMP, CSS, ES Maximo, Oracle Cloud ERP and other Southern Company internal tools utilized in the Source to Pay process a plus;
- Knowledge of spatial and database technologies, including GIS, remote sensing and spatial data analysis a plus;
- Ability to deliver high quality analytical results in a timely and organized manner;
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects with aggressive schedules and competing deadlines
Behavioral Attributes
- Embraces and leads others to Safety Excellence;
- 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.
- Strong interpersonal skills; focus on team success; able to get results through others;
- Effective critical thinking skills utilized in problem solving and decision making;
- Demonstrated ability to work and relate with all levels of employees;
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and meet established deadlines;
- Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, willing to take “ownership” of a process or project
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Occasional travel with overnight stays
- 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 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.
Job Identification: 12301
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
