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Administrative Assistant SR (Atlanta Rd TMC) - Southern Company
Marietta, Georgia
Posted: Mar 30, 2022 17:53

Job Description

Administrative Assistant SR (Atlanta Rd TMC)

Description

Administrative Assistant - Metro West TMC

Reports to: Ana Rodriguez-Santiago, TMC Supervisor

Dept: Power Delivery Transmission Maintenance

Location: 1450 Atlanta Rd. Marietta, GA 30006

No relocation benefits are available. Candidates must currently reside within a commuting (driving) distance to Metro Atlanta or be willing to quickly relocate at his/her own expense.

This position will be filled at a Non-Exempt level, with the exact level dependent upon successful candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

JOB SUMMARY

This position reports to the Metro West TMC Supervisor. The position will primarily provide administrative support for the TMA Manager, the Atlanta Rd and Oakley/Newnan TMC and Protection & Control Field Services (P&CFS) Leadership, Maintenance Crews, P&CFS Team, and Line Engineers. Job expectations include managing calendars, email, and travel; being the point of contact and processing for expenses, invoices, timekeeping, and other administrative support activities; conference room management and oversight; and using various Microsoft applications to handle daily business challenges. The use of office tools will include utilizing spreadsheets, assisting with preparing presentations, time & expense entry, phone coverage, and calendar and meeting management through Outlook. An essential element of this position is the ability to work closely and effectively with other administrative and executive assistants, specifically the Metro East & Rome TMC admins. Employee will be required to perform job duties with minimum supervision.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to):

  • Serving as receptionist and greeting guests at a restricted access facility and granting entry, as appropriate, to those without credentials

  • Processing employee time for TMC & PCFS employees

  • Preparing and processing expense statements in a timely manner for TMC & PCFS employees

  • Processing invoices in a timely manner

  • Adhering to corporate accounting policies

  • Scheduling, planning, and coordinating meetings and events, including logistics, agendas, presentations, meals, supplies, billing, etc.

  • Maintaining the schedules for all building conference rooms and serving as the primary point of contact for all set-up, audio/visual, and catering needs

  • Scheduling, setting up and coordinating video conferences and audio conference bridges

  • Taking meeting minutes and tracking action items

  • Making travel arrangements

  • Maintaining employee files and other files, some of which could contain confidential or sensitive information

  • Filing, faxing, and copying

  • Answering phones and taking effective messages for multiple employees

  • Ordering and maintaining departmental supplies

  • Working with other administrative assistants to organize and maintain supply rooms and copy rooms

  • Maintaining S: Drive access, Outlook distributions lists, phone lists and SharePoint & TEAMS sites

  • Sorting, opening, and delivering department mail

  • Researching and preparing presentations, reports, and communications

  • Coordinating and maintaining various awards

  • Supporting and coordinating special projects

  • Assisting team during storm/weather events

  • Other department specific requirements, as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Job Experience:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent strongly preferred.

  • College degree a plus.

  • Extensive secretarial/administrative experience in a busy, fast-paced environment supporting multiple managers and staff.

  • Manager, Executive or Senior Manager level support in a corporate or field environment or relevant work experience in a customer service/support role is preferred.

  • Experience supporting a large, diverse department with multiple needs is highly desired

  • Experience managing a senior/executive level calendar, inbox, and incoming calls with minimal distractions to the leader. Proficiency in scheduling meetings and resolving multiple conflicts through Microsoft Outlook.

  • Experience with timekeeping, expense reporting, invoice processing, arranging travel, and coordinating meetings, as necessary

  • Prior data entry and reporting experience is preferred

  • Experience taking initiative and being a self-starter in day-to-day responsibilities

  • Administrative/clerical certification such as Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) is desired, but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Highly efficient and ability to handle pressure and manage multiple deadlines well

  • Proven ability to initiate, plan, organize, monitor, and report on several projects simultaneously

  • Ability to professionally represent GPC, including professional interactions with other executives, managers, peers, department employees, vendors and other business partners

  • Ability to confidentially screen emails, upon request, and the ability to proactively prioritize the handling/processing of requests

  • Effective listening skills with the ability to identify and understand customer needs

  • Excellent planning and organizational skills

  • Ability to multi-task to organize, prioritize and perform activities in a fast paced, changing environment from multiple personnel at various levels within the department

  • Must be an effective team player that is able to build and maintain strong relationships with other Executive/Administrative Assistants within Transmission and across Georgia Power and the Southern Company system, and provide back-up support to others as needed

  • Proven ability to produce accurate results with excellent attention to detail, in a timely manner, independently, and with minimal supervision and direction

  • Must possess excellent customer service, time management, phone, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills

  • Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, 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

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Southern Company Systems such as Enterprise Foundations, SHIPS, SCOTT, TEAMS, Maximo, eSTARS, Oracle, CAMP, and budgets is preferred

  • Must utilize due diligence, sound judgment and decision-making skills, when responding to requests and dealing with confidential information.

  • Must be able to learn processes quickly if no direct experience.

Other Requirements:

  • Successfully qualify on the EEI SASS (Clerical Aptitude) Test.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Personally invested in safety and the safety of others

  • Exhibits behaviors consistent with "Our Values" (Safety First, Total Commitment, Superior Performance, and Unquestionable Trust) in all business dealings

  • Maintains a professional demeanor

  • Adapts quickly to changing conditions and effectively manages multiple priorities

  • Anticipates group needs and proactively seeks solutions

  • Dependable with excellent Customer Service skills

  • Builds strong relationships and works effectively in a team environment

  • Utilizes strong problem-solving skills

  • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information always

  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities

  • Demonstrates initiative and drive to deliver positive results

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to act with a sense of urgency

  • Exercises independent judgment, confidentiality, and discretion and work with minimal direction

  • Deliver assignments with a high degree of quality, accuracy, and timeliness without follow-up

Disclaimer:

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities

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 (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.

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 Field: Administrative & Clerical

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Marietta

Operating Company: Georgia Power Company

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): No

Union Covered: No

Work Location(s):

Atlanta Road Oper Hdqts - 1450 Atlanta Road (1450MARIETTA)

1450 Atlanta Road

Marietta, 30060

Req ID: GPC2008563



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