WGL - Operations Support Specialist II

AltaGas Ltd.•Springfield, VA

2d•$26

About The Position

Position Summary: Responsible for the development of business plans and budgets, implementation and continuous improvement of special projects and providing general support to the assigned business unit. Responsible for training of company Data Specialists and Contractors in utilizing WMIS and other tools. What You'll Do: • Develop, maintain, and update departmental policies, procedures, and documentation standards. • Ensure compliance with company, legal, and regulatory requirements for records, easements, and land documentation. • Analyze and report on departmental metrics, goals, and performance data to support operational efficiency. • Assist with budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting. • Maintain, monitor, and generate reports using systems such as PeopleSoft, Open Grid, and GIS. • Provide administrative and technical support for contractor coordination, procurement, and IT-related requests. • Supervise and support Data Specialists in document processing, recordation, and data entry activities. • Conduct quality reviews and audits to ensure accuracy of land and record documentation systems. • Facilitate staff and contractor onboarding, including training on departmental systems and procedures. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and data integrity. • Develop and deliver training materials for new or revised departmental processes. • Review property owner applications for construction within Washington Gas easements and ensure compliance with company requirements. • Prepare and process quitclaim and easement modification documents. • Conduct land record research to verify easement information and provide documentation for internal and external stakeholders. • Evaluate county and third-party requests affecting company easements and rights-of-way, preparing appropriate responses. • Coordinate the collection, tracking, and recordation of easements across multiple jurisdictions to ensure proper filing and compliance. • Respond to land rights inquiries and direct requesters to appropriate contacts or departments. • Process invoices and related documentation using PeopleSoft and ensure timely submission and accuracy. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and company objectives. What You Bring: • High School Diploma/GED required • 2+ Years experience in utilizing computer technology and company record-tracking systems and databases is required. required • Proficient in the use of EXCEL, Visio, and Access Databases. • Experience working with PeopleSoft financial tables and query tools. • Ability to design databases using MS Access and create queries and reports from Access and PeopleSoft. • Working knowledge of Gas Transportation and Gas Supply procedures and practices and a general knowledge of utility operations required. • Demonstrated ability to lead diverse groups with mutual project goals to successful completion of stated objectives. • Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a wide audience in a concise manner. We offer a competitive pay starting at $25.87 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply Why work at AltaGas? AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provides affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world. We deliver affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy. To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL #LI-DG1 For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role. U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
2+ Years experience in utilizing computer technology and company record-tracking systems and databases is required.
Proficient in the use of EXCEL, Visio, and Access Databases.
Experience working with PeopleSoft financial tables and query tools.
Ability to design databases using MS Access and create queries and reports from Access and PeopleSoft.
Working knowledge of Gas Transportation and Gas Supply procedures and practices and a general knowledge of utility operations required.
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse groups with mutual project goals to successful completion of stated objectives.
Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a wide audience in a concise manner.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update departmental policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
Ensure compliance with company, legal, and regulatory requirements for records, easements, and land documentation.
Analyze and report on departmental metrics, goals, and performance data to support operational efficiency.
Assist with budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
Maintain, monitor, and generate reports using systems such as PeopleSoft, Open Grid, and GIS.
Provide administrative and technical support for contractor coordination, procurement, and IT-related requests.
Supervise and support Data Specialists in document processing, recordation, and data entry activities.
Conduct quality reviews and audits to ensure accuracy of land and record documentation systems.
Facilitate staff and contractor onboarding, including training on departmental systems and procedures.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and data integrity.
Develop and deliver training materials for new or revised departmental processes.
Review property owner applications for construction within Washington Gas easements and ensure compliance with company requirements.
Prepare and process quitclaim and easement modification documents.
Conduct land record research to verify easement information and provide documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Evaluate county and third-party requests affecting company easements and rights-of-way, preparing appropriate responses.
Coordinate the collection, tracking, and recordation of easements across multiple jurisdictions to ensure proper filing and compliance.
Respond to land rights inquiries and direct requesters to appropriate contacts or departments.
Process invoices and related documentation using PeopleSoft and ensure timely submission and accuracy.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.