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

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Land Records Specialist will be responsible for evaluating the historical and current recordkeeping processes and procedures of Georgia Power’s Land Department, identifying areas for improvement, implementing any needed changes, training existing employees and new hires about proper recordkeeping, and monitoring newly-created records to ensure compliance. In addition, the person in this role will be instrumental in helping to plan and oversee the department's transition from its current hybrid recordkeeping system (where records are a mix of paper and digital files) to a fully digital recordkeeping system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Management, or a related field
• At least five (5) years of records management experience
• Thorough understanding of land records, not limited to 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 recordkeeping 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 and progress of land records and recordkeeping for various groups within the department, including Land Acquisition, Land Sales, Land Engineering and Land Management
• 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.
• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
• Must have 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.
• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Incentive program
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level