What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant (SPC Renewable Operations & Generation Support) position at Southern Company?
Job Description
Administrative Assistant (SPC Renewable Operations & Generation Support)
This position reports to the Southern Power Company (SPC) Renewable Operations Director at the corporate Energy Center in Birmingham, AL. It is responsible for providing administrative support to the employees in the SPC Renewable Operations and Generation Support organizations.
Job expectations include managing day-to-day office operations, expense statement and P-card processing, invoice processing, check request handling, meeting planning and support, travel arrangement, timekeeping, calendar management telephone coverage, office supply inventory management, general office area support, presentation preparation and editing, organization of documents, filing, budget tracking and management, and various special projects.
The use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) are key requirements for this role. Working closely and efficiently with others on the administrative support team is also a key requirement for this role.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent written and verbal communication, planning and organizational skills are required
- Previous administrative work experience performed at a high level of proficiency in traditional office skills is required
- Prior experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications is required
- Prior experience and proficiency in other Southern Company support systems is a plus (Oracle Enterprise Solutions Applications, Cool Compliance, etc.). Must be able to learn them quickly if no prior direct experience.
- Experience in budgeting procedures and understanding of financial concepts desired
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required. College experience or degree desired
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
About Us
Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.
Southern Company (NYSE : SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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.
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.
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