LAND DEPARTMENT

Since its inception in 1915, the Arizona State Land Department has been entrusted with managing approximately 9.2 million acres of State Trust lands scattered throughout Arizona. The Common Schools (K-12) are the largest beneficiary entitled to approximately 87% of the land and receiving close to 90% of State Trust Land revenues. Through the application of sound stewardship, and effective business management principles, the Land Department can succeed in its mission of responsibly managing the assets of a multi-generational perpetual Trust in alignment with the interests of the beneficiaries and Arizona’s future. Are you ready to join us in our mission?
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1110 W. Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Energy Project Manager Sr.

Job Location:

1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 

Grade: 25

Closing Date: Open until business needs are met

Job Summary:

The Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) is responsible for managing the assets of a multi-generational trust that includes over 9 million acres of land that is leased, sold, and otherwise put to use to generate revenue for the trust beneficiaries such as K-12 education.

Under the guidance of the Real Estate Division's Assistant Director, the Energy Project Manager Sr. position will coordinate the processing of solar, wind, transmission, and battery storage build projects on state trust land. This role will help ASLD facilitate the responsible development of hundreds of megawatts of energy projects that will benefit the trust and meet the demanding power needs of Arizona. These projects are highly visible and represent a high revenue generation potential for the Trust. This position is funded by a two year grant.

Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period, this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Job Duties:

• Assist in developing a renewable energy program that evaluates projects, identifies project needs, timing of external and internal milestones, and criteria to efficiently process energy project applications including solar, wind, battery, transmission and other energy projects proposed on state trust land.
• Work with energy project applicants to deploy hundreds of megawatts of energy projects on state trust land while protecting the natural environment and cultural resources.
• Serve as the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) point of contact for energy project developers seeking projects on state trust land, to guide them efficiently through the ASLD review criteria and application process.
• Evaluate energy project documents such as consultant reports, land surveys, interconnection agreements, energy request proposals (RFPs), project site plans, and more to protect the value of state trust land. Coordinate with ASLD staff specialized in these areas.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other land management agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, tribal governments, county governments, as well as electric utilities, and others as-needed to advance projects.
• Applies the principles, theories, and concepts of the Arizona Management System; actively participating in scheduled section huddles and huddle board updates; continually identifying areas for energy project development process and quality improvement; adhering to established standard work and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
• Arizona’s energy system, the electric grid, permitting process, and renewable energy policy.
• Planning, development, or construction of renewable energy projects, particularly solar, wind, transmission, and/or battery storage.
• Utility industry and renewable energy market trends and technologies.
• Arizona State Land Department's mission and its constitutional and statutory obligations.

Skilled In:
• Professional oral and written communication.
• Time management and organizational skills to coordinate the activities and efforts of land disposition agent