Positions are available based in the following regions. Candidates may select/preference up to three (3) locations as part of the screening questions submitted with their application.
Note that some travel may be required to other headquarters throughout each region....AND.... You MUST be available to work storm duty.... (with little advance notice)....which may require working after normal business hours & weekends & during significant storm events.
Metro North - Gwinnett/Lawrenceville Operating HQ
Metro South - Oakley Operating HQ
Northwest - Rome Operating HQ
Northeast - Athens Operating HQ
West - Columbus Operating HQ
Southwest - Valdosta Operating HQ
JOB SUMMARY
This position provides a broad range of administrative support to their region's Region External Affairs teams. These teams consist of an area Region Executive and Area Managers responsible for a wide variety of job functions, from community engagement, customer service interfacing, and region operations.
This position requires working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, is eager to learn, and is extremely detailed oriented.
Duties will include, but are not limited to, timekeeping, expense reporting, scheduling/coordinating meetings, managing calendars, creating presentations, and tracking monthly budgets.
Job Requirements
Education
High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
Administrative/clerical certification such as Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) is desired, but not required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience working in an administrative position in a fast-paced environment
Experience supporting a large organization
Ability to represent the department, including professional interactions with executives, managers, peers, and external business partners and community leaders
Ability to multi-task, and prioritize work activities while meeting the needs of the organization within the required deadlines, and with minimal supervision
Ability to manage calendar, travel, inbox, and incoming calls while ensuring the region executive remains abreast of daily activities and requests
Must be an effective team player that is able to build and maintain strong relationships with other Executive/Administrative Assistants and across the Company, and provide back-up support to others as needed
Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Ability to leverage resources to pull together and provide relevant, appropriate information around business needs/issues and create effective PowerPoint presentations utilizing such data
Proficiency in, or ability to learn, Southern Company Enterprise Foundations Oracle Systems
Must utilize good judgment and decision-making skills to either involve leadership or make independent decisions, as appropriate
Must be available to work storm duty which may require working after normal business hours during significant storm events
Behavioral Attributes:
Demonstrates positive and proactive mindset
Possess and displays behaviors consistent with Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
Demonstrates initiative and drive to deliver positive results
Must be a team player that is customer focused and service oriented
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 bene?ts 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: 14137
Job Category: Administrative & Clerical
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
