Land Records Specialist/Analyst (In Ofc 4 Days/Wk)

This role requires an in-office presence at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA four days per week and may require additional on-site work as needed. If travel is required, you will use your personal vehicle and be reimbursed for mileage. Review the fleet driving requirements at the end of this posting before applying.

About the Role

The Land Records Specialist will evaluate and improve the historical and current recordkeeping processes and procedures of Georgia Power’s Land Department. Responsibilities include identifying areas for improvement, implementing changes, training employees, and ensuring compliance with recordkeeping standards. This role will also play a key part in transitioning the department from a hybrid (paper and digital) recordkeeping system to a fully digital system.

Responsibilities

• Records Governance & SME Guidance — 30%
  • Serve as the Land Department’s subject matter expert for records and information management
  • Develop and maintain recordkeeping standards aligned with corporate RIM policies
  • Provide guidance on records lifecycle requirements (creation, retention, disposition) to ensure compliance
• Process Design & Standardization — 25%
  • Design and document recordkeeping workflows across Land Acquisition, Land Engineering, Land Sales & Leasing, Land Management, Land Research, and Compliance
  • Develop and maintain SOPs for document intake, classification, and indexing
  • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance consistency and efficiency
• Digital Records Transition & Digitization — 25%
  • Oversee the Land Department's transition from hybrid (paper/electronic) to a fully digital records environment
  • Coordinate digitization efforts, including scanning standards, quality control, and metadata accuracy
  • Assist with organizing and converting legacy and off-site records into structured digital formats
• Data Integrity, Compliance Support & Enablement — 20%
  • Perform reviews to ensure records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies across systems and record formats
  • Deliver training and user support to reinforce adoption of recordkeeping standards and tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Management, or a related field
• At least five years of records management experience
• Thorough understanding of land records, including property rights documents and surveys
• Thorough knowledge of recordkeeping practices and procedures, in both hard copy and digital formats
• CRA (Certified Records Analyst) certification
• Knowledge of records management principles
• Attention to detail and organizational skills for accurate recordkeeping
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate records and improve processes
• Effective communication and presentation skills for training staff and collaborating with other departments
• Technical proficiency with software applications for data entry, electronic document management systems, and database navigation
• Ability to properly document and maintain processes and procedures
• Customer service focus with a sense of urgency; ability to manage improvements to land records and recordkeeping for various groups within the department
• Strong listening, verbal, presentation, and writing skills to communicate with department employees, new hires, and other groups around the company
• Demonstrated initiative to develop ideas, create/implement innovative processes, and introduce new tools

Fleet Driving Requirements

This position requires the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. If selected, you must meet the following requirements:

• At least one year of verifiable driving experience with a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle to be operated (permits are not accepted)
• No revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application
• No convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application
• Consent to continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation, such as an incentive program

For more details, visit the Southern Company Benefits Summary.

Schedule

Full time