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Job Description
Shoreline Management Real Estate Specialist (Smith Lake) Alabama Power Company – Shoreline Management, Western This position will be located at the Smith Lake Shoreline Office in Curry, AL
POSITION SUMMARY
The Real Estate Specialist position will be primarily responsible for ensuring that Alabama Power Company’s (“APC”) FERC hydro license shoreline management plan, public recreation plan, and public education plan are effectively being carried out at APC’s Smith Lake reservoir along the Black Warrior River and will also be responsible for protecting APC’s land and land rights on this reservoir. This position will also provide shoreline management and shoreline permitting, and recreation management support at Lakes Logan Martin, Neely Henry, Weiss, Mitchell, Lay, Jordan, Bouldin, Harris, Martin, Yates, Thurlow & from time to time, as needed.
Major Job Responsibilities Include:
- The primary responsibility for this role is to protect APC’s land and land rights on its Smith Lake reservoir through its shoreline permitting and surveillance programs by way of the following:Maintain excellent communication with colleagues, customers and landowners Establish relationships with internal stakeholders including Southern Company Generation Hydro Services, APC Environmental Affairs, Risk Services and Public Relations Departments, in addition to other teams within Corporate Real Estate Establish relationships with external stakeholders including FERC, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and ADEM Perform surveillance and field checks for requests by means of vehicle and/or marine vessel Effectively negotiate and communicate with landowners Be customer service focused Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision Manage workload via information management software Interpret engineering drawings and/or survey drawings and legal descriptions Consistently maintain attention to detail while performing job responsibilities Support storm restoration efforts as assigned
Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply!
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Relevant work experience will be considered
- Previous experience negotiating with landowners regarding land or land rights highly preferred
- Experience utilizing GIS software highly preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge and understanding of land, land rights, and land transactions
- Ability to read and understand engineering sketches, property documents, legal descriptions and drawings
- Ability to operate a marine vessel is required
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with colleagues, customers, and landowners
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service
- Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Effective and efficient time management skills
- Knowledge and understanding of company’s core business
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Behavioral Attributes:
- Commitment to Safety First and Our Values (Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance)
- Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision
- Customer focus with an enthusiastic, positive attitude
- Initiative and flexibility as well as personal responsibility
- Build positive relationships as a team player
- Motivated self-starter with a willingness to learn
License and Certifications:
- Valid Alabama driver’s license is required
- Valid Alabama boater’s license is required
Other Requirements:
- Must live within a reasonable commuting distance to Smith Lake Shoreline office in Curry, Alabama or be able to quickly relocate to within a reasonable commuting distance
BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay
- Excellent benefits packages which includes:Medical and dental coverage Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan Performance-sharing plan 401(k) plan with a generous company match Bonus opportunities Tuition Reimbursement
***Please submit an updated resume with your application***
About Us
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
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.
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