Cultural Resources Analyst / Specialist

Cultural Resources Analyst / Specialist

Description

partial relocation assistance may be available

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing consultation, permitting, coordination and support to all of Georgia Power's business units where construction, operations and maintenance activities may affect a variety of 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 working with Georgia Power Delivery team in project due diligence and 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, history, anthropology or related field.
  
• Advanced degree in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation or closely related discipline; - Professional certifications are a plus;
  

Experience Requirements

• Three or more years of experience leading cultural resources surveys and investigation, including both archaeological and historical resources;
  
• Experience coordinating with governing agencies such as SHPO, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FERC, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources on cultural resources surveys, avoidance and mitigation strategies.
  
• Experience with governing regulations, including USACE Appendix C, National Historic Preservation Act and Georgia Cemetery Law among others;
  
• Cultural resource evaluations and USACE Appendix C/ NHPA Section 106 permitting, SHPO coordination, and compliance on linear projects (road and/or utility) and stand-alone construction activities;
  
• Experience utilizing Georgia's Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources GIS (GNAHRGIS) and other online resources for archaeological and historic information.
  
• Experience with Historic Preservation Division Archaeological Assessment Report Guidelines and Components (2001) and the Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists' Georgia Standards and Guidelines for Archaeological Surveys (2001) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  
• Ability to synthesize technical information and communicate in a manner suitable for technical and non-technical audiences; - Proficient with GIS software;
  
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and professional guidelines with respect to archaeological and historic resources;
  
• Excellent oral and written (business and technical) communication skills;
  
• Judgement skills necessary to make decisions, solve problems and implement solutions;
  
• Strong organizing, planning and scheduling skills with the ability to manage and track numerous projects;
  
• Maintain the National Park Service's Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology, history, or architectural history
  
• Ability to serve as an expert witness up to and including provision of testimony at hearings
  
• Ability to drive vehicles on and off-road; occasional overnight travel is required;
  
• Ability to work independently and on teams, without direct supervision, outside normal business hours and outdoors in a variety of weather and field conditions; Behavioral Attributes
  
• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with Southern Company values, Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment;
  
• Self-directed with strong initiative and pro-active, solution-oriented approach;
  
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills that facilitate teamwork across business units;
  
• Works as a team player and takes personal responsibility for successes and failures.
  

Subject to the Georgia Power Company Smoke Free Workplace Policy: You must be free from all tobacco products (including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chew, snuff, patch and/or gum), at least six months prior to applying 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 consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook ( Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower ), Twitter ( Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower ) and Instagram ( Instagram.com/ga_power ).

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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Job Field: Environmental & Forestry

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Georgia Power Company

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)

241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE

Atlanta, 30308

Req ID: GPC2007871