Employer Georgia Power Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills This position will serve as part of the Cultural and Biological Resources Team within the Growth and Natural Resources group in Georgia Power's Environmental Affairs department. Desired applicants will be experienced in species and habitat management practices and techniques. The successful applicant will provide technical support on issues related to biological resources to a broad range of Georgia Power's business units across the state of Georgia, including Generation, Power Delivery, and Land. Coordination and consultation with state and federal resource agencies on regulated portions of company operations will be a major component of this job, as will interactions with internal customers, consultants, and other external stakeholders. Job ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will work as part of a small team of biologists. Current Georgia Power policy requires this position to be on-site at the employee's office location or at a company or customer facility four days per week, with one day per week as a telecommuting day, subject to work needs. While exact responsibilities will be dependent on the new hire's specialized experience relative to the remainder of the team, the following are expected to be potential major job duties: Serve as the point of contact for the Growth and Natural Resources Team to Georgia Power's Lake Resource Offices at company hydropower projects, including management of aquatic plants, water quality, wildlife aspects of shoreline permitting, etc.Subject matter support for FERC hydropower licensing project teamsSupport of Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing and compliance studiesBiological issues support for company growth strategy, including new transmission, distribution, and generationExternal relationship management with relevant regulatory agencies, professional societies, educational institutions, and natural resources non-governmental organizationsScientific and general interest presentations on behalf of the company, specifically regarding natural resources managementField support for company Biologists, Cultural Resources Specialists, and Natural Resources Permitting team as neededSupport of company storm restoration efforts following large storm events EducationBachelor's degree required, preferably in Fisheries and/or Wildlife Biology, general Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, and related fields. Advanced degree a plus. Other degrees will be considered in combination with experience. ExperienceCombination of experience from the following list:Conservation and management of fish, wildlife, or plant populations at or adjacent to industrial facilitiesManagement of fish, wildlife, or plant populations on behalf of federal, state, or local regulatory agenciesManagement of wildlife damage to human-built facilities and prevention of safety risks from wildlife interactionsUse of job-specific vehicles, including boats, hauling/trailers, all-terrain vehicles, etc.Safe use of specialized sampling equipment (e.g. mist nets, electrofishers, etc.)Interactions with public recreation resources, including reservoirs, wildlife management areas, aquatic vegetation, and parksResearch experience in or with academic institutions on fish and wildlife populations and individuals KnowledgeKnowledge of local populations of flora and fauna across Georgia ecoregions, including an understanding of habitat needs for various speciesWorking knowledge of the conservation and protection of rare, threatened, and endangered (RTE) species, particularly those identified as Species of Greatest Conservation NeedStrong conceptual knowledge of the regulatory framework guiding the management of fish and wildlife populations, e.g. Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act, O.C.G.A Title 27Working understanding of the electric power industry is a plus SkillsStrong written communication skills, including the ability to transmit highly technical information to nontechnical audiences or those of differing technical backgroundsStrong verbal communication skills, both internal and external to employerStrategic thinking related to complex issues that may require analysis of regulatory requirements and operational detailsAbility to adapt to a flexible work environment, including night and weekend emergencies as neededAbility to work safely outdoors in non-office environments and variable weather conditionsRequired BehaviorsMust demonstrate behaviors consistent with Southern Company values, Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior PerformanceEffective interpersonal and relationship building skills that facilitate teamwork across business unitsWorks as a team player and takes personal responsibility for successes and failuresSelf-directed with strong initiative and proactive approach Job Field: Fisheries Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Atlanta, GA Salary: Generous salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Job Benefits: Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process. Application Deadline: Tue, 10/28/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/Southern…
