Agent I, Right of Way 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to tight scheduling constraints, applicants selected for interviews will be notified immediately after this job posting closes to schedule an interview. 

** THIS POSTING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT ON 10/20/24. 

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.

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities of the 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.

Job Level:

Exempt Level 3

Education and Certification Requirements:

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

Experience Requirements:

Exposure/entry-level experience in the acquisition of utility land rights; experience with distribution, transmission, DOT relocation, and/or vegetation management projects; and/or courthouse research highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

General knowledge of real estate, property documents, and/or distribution projects and facilities Strong written and oral communication skills Confidently communicates on behalf of the company  Able to take the lead on the majority of negotiations Demonstrated ability to communicate decision-making processes  Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to meet hard deadlines General knowledge of software platforms and websites such as LIMS, GSCCCA, DistView, PowerBI, and Microsoft Suite Self-starter and works largely independently but with oversight, particularly around high-profile negotiations

Major Job Responsibilities:

Company real estate professional that collaborates with one or more acquisition coordinators, negotiates and acquires property rights for a majority of 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 Ability to be a 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 Generally understands how to read, analyze, and discuss title reports, appraisals, surveys, and parcel maps Ability to communicate 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 Developing 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)