This full-time position as an employee of Georgia Power is responsible for providing consultation, permitting, coordination and support to all of the company’s business units where construction, operations and maintenance activities may affect cultural resources, including archaeological and historic features, that may be on or near Georgia Power’s property, easements, and existing or planned activities. This position will investigate resources and needs, develop company strategy, negotiate solutions, draft and implement agreements, and facilitate compliance with laws, regulations and associated cultural resource management plans. Specific responsibilities will include due diligence investigations, project planning, conducting archival research, determining the need for cultural resource surveys, overseeing archaeological and historic investigations to support project feasibility studies, assessing permitting requirements associated with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Appendix C, National Historic Preservation Act Section 106, Georgia Cemetery Law, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) guidelines, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hydro relicensing, Title 22 of the Official Code of Georgia and other applicable regulations. The analyst/specialist will determine compliant and cost-effective avoidance and/or permitting and mitigation strategies with respect to cultural resources for Georgia Power projects. Responsibilities may also include directing and coordinating consultation with state and federal agency personnel, federally recognized tribes or tribal organizations, developing solutions and negotiating with stakeholders. Responsibilities will also include reviewing and selecting appropriate cultural resource consultants for desktop and field investigations, report preparation/review and ensuring quality work products are provided to Georgia Power, as well as reviewing and approving consultant bid packages and invoices for contracted work. Coordination of this program involves extensive teamwork and communication with internal customers, regulatory agencies, cultural resources consultants, and external stakeholders.
Georgia Power’s policy is 4-days in office, in the field, or at a customer location with 1-day work-from-home. In general, in-office/field days are Monday-Thursday. This position supports all Georgia Power’s business units; thus, office and WFH days may vary to meet business needs.
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:
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.
Together with our subsidiaries, we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 9 million customers. Our focus is doing so with service excellence.
That means we are leaders who take action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. We create community value through energy, social, economic, and environmental progress.
We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.
We leverage our leading distributed energy infrastructure company and other innovative technology to better serve every customer. Our competitive, national generation company serves wholesale customers, and our family includes a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.
