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Land Agent Senior

APS (Arizona Public Service)

United States, Arizona, Phoenix

Mar 03, 2025

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 Senioris responsible for independently managing land acquisition projects to secure private and governmental land rights for the construction, operation, maintenance, and protection of the company's distribution, transmission, and communication facilities. This role involves coordinating community siting and licensing projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering positive relationships with property owners and stakeholders. The agent will navigate complex negotiations and work collaboratively with internal teams to support project timelines and objectives.

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 Energy's 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 needs and constraints against customer expectations and demands while ensuring that right-of-way and land acquisition projects are cost-effective, meet required schedules, and protect company facilities with valid and appropriate land rights.

6) Maximize the company's overall effectiveness in land-related issues through support and assistance of all departments/divisions in matters such as land availability/values, negotiation strategies, cost projections, ownership/feasibility studies, company land rights, encroachments and sensitive avoidance areas.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's 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, some positions may require 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 will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US 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. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.