Land Agent Senior

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

The Land Agent Senior is responsible for independently managing and executing complex projects related to the acquisition of private and governmental land rights necessary for the construction, operation, maintenance, and protection of the company’s distribution, transmission, and communication facilities. This position ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements while securing timely and cost-effective land access.

The role also leads coordination efforts for community siting and licensing initiatives, working closely with internal stakeholders, governmental agencies, property owners, and the public to support project success. The Land Agent Senior operates with a high degree of autonomy, applying expert knowledge in real estate, negotiation, and regulatory processes to guide projects from inception to completion.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree with emphasis in real estate related disciplines, Senior designation in IR/WA, or five years of land agent experience and 30 hours of college level real estate courses or equivalent; in-depth knowledge of right-of-way acquisition practices, survey, legal and real estate principles and practices, siting and licensing process and negotiation techniques.

 

• This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energys Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120 ) (collectively, U.S. Export Control Laws).
• Therefore, this position requires applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants for this position will be required to confirm their U.S. person status.
• All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.

Major Accountabilities

1) Analyze project engineering requirements to determine type and extent of land rights needed to protect company facilities; assist estimators, engineers and customer service planners in selecting distribution line route and facility locations; coordinate formal sub-transmission and transmission siting process; research public records to determine ownership and land rights to be acquired; prepare appropriate legal documents and applications.

2) Formulate negotiation strategies and independently negotiate and acquire private land rights covering all types of distribution and transmission facilities; interface with municipal, county and state agencies for compliance with local ordinances and zoning, acquire necessary permits; prepare documents for and obtain all needed subordinations, releases, waivers and abandonments.

3) Acquire all necessary federal, state, and Tribal land rights needed for construction of all company facilities; provide required backup and special studies mandated by policy or law; monitor and adhere to ongoing permit/license stipulations; ensure compliance with new, existing and future laws, regulations and federal mandates pertaining to company's land rights; actively participate in presentations to agencies and tribes.

4) Protect company facilities and real estate interests against future challenges and litigation by thorough investigation of title condition and preparation/execution of appropriate legal instruments; ensure that acquisitions are in compliance with corporate environmental policy.

5) Balance company need