FORESTRY & RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES (ROWS) SUPERVISOR
Reports to: Forestry and R/W Services Manager
Location: This position is a member of the Forestry & R/W Services leadership team based in Atlanta, GA at the GPC Corporate Headquarters. The ROWS Supervisor position leads a team of specialists who have statewide support obligations. Because of the statewide support aspects of this position, the reporting location is flexible and will be determined by the available space at one of our statewide company locations. The position will be expected to maintain a presence at various company locations as well as frequent trips to our corporate office in Atlanta will be expected.
JOB SUMMARY
The ROWS Supervisor is responsible for the management and protection of approximately 16,000 miles of right of way in Georgia's Integrated Transmission System. The position leads the Right of Way Services (ROWS) group and includes oversight for the following program goals:
- Approve permissible encroachments
- Identify and mitigate impermissible encroachments
- Evaluate and address erosion issues on GPC rights of way
- Improve access to GPC rights of way
- Educate the internal and external stakeholder on the appropriate uses of Transmission rights-of-way
- Manage Transmission’s response to land sales requests
- Execute capital improvement projects
- Assist Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG) and Dalton Utilities in the protection of their rights of way.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, guide and performance-manage a team of 10 Transmission Right-of-Way Specialists located statewide.
- Ensure encroachment program achieves the annual budget target.
- Ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures including effective change management communication relative to policy reviews, updates, and versioning controls.
- Oversee Transmission's routing and approval of Land Sales and License requests.
- Represent GPC on Southern Company's Right of Way Strategy team.
- Lead special projects impacting GPC's Transmission rights of way and substation properties.
- Foster sound business relationships with cross-functional organizations (Transmission, Distribution, Project Management Organization, Land Location / Acquisition, Environmental, Lighting, Colocation, Fiber, Renewables, Legal, etc.) as well as GPC's Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Participants
- Ensure compliance with GPC environmental guidelines, Transmission bulletins, and financial policies
- Ensure contractor resources meet GPC contract guidelines.
- Lead / coordinate ROWS storm support efforts as needed which may include GPC Storm Center duties, on-system field restoration duties, and travel to off-system storm support efforts.
- Requires statewide travel throughout Georgia with possible overnight stays.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements _:_
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Degrees and/or advanced credentials in: Real Estate, Forestry, Civil Engineering or Legal (J.D. degree) strongly desired.
Experience Requirements _:_
- Experience in real estate or land issues is beneficial.
- Legal experience preferred.
- Supervisory experience desired.
- Construction, civil and land development experience desired.
- Transmission experience including line and/or ROW knowledge is beneficial
- Demonstrated success in time management of multiple tasks including the ability to supervise a team of Specialists.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities _:_
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Ability to create and sustain a diverse and inclusive culture
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Internal and external stakeholder focus is critical.
- Strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated sound critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Comfortable dealing with abstract situations.
Behavioral Attributes _:_
- Demonstrates 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.
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: 12390
Job Category: Construction
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
