Land Agent II

Land Agent II

APS Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean 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 II is responsible for acquiring private and governmental land rights to support the construction, operation, maintenance, and protection of the companys distribution, transmission, and communication facilities. This position manages routine assignments involving easement negotiations, permit applications, and coordination with property owners, public agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant access to necessary land and rights-of-way.

Minimum Requirements

AA degree with emphasis in real estate related disciplines and two years experience in right-of-way acquisitions; or a minimum of two years related utility experience in land-related disciplines including boundary control and legal principles, and principles of right-of-way acquisition; knowledge of right-of-way acquisition practices, legal, and real estate principles and practices, and negotiation techniques. Valid Arizona Drivers License required.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of the electric transmission and distribution system and their associated appurtenances. International Right-of-Way (IRWA)- RWA, RWP, or SR / WA designations. Understanding of NEPA and Section 106 Processes.

Major Accountabilities

Analyze individual job engineering requirements to establish type and extent of land rights needed to protect company facilities; research public records to determine ownership and type of land rights to be acquired; prepare appropriate legal documents and applications. Negotiate and acquire routine distribution land rights such as easements, municipal / county / state permits, subordinations, releases, waivers and abandonments; assist senior and lead agents in acquisition of easements and other land rights for sub-transmission and EHV transmission line projects. Prepare and submit appropriate governmental and Tribal right of way applications and provide required backup information such as certified legal descriptions, archaeological studies, endangered plant and animal surveys, plats and special studies required by such agencies as USFS, BLM, ASLD, various Native American tribes, etc.; ensure that all ongoing governmental stipulations are complied with and that rentals are fair and appropriate. Mitigate routine right-of-way encroachments and prepare documents for protection of company facilities; assist Senior agents as required with more complex assignments. Provide research assistance necessary for litigation, and compile documentation for existing company land rights including reimbursement in relocation projects. Assist and support all departments / divisions company-wide in all aspects of land and land rights acquisitions, project planning, and environmental audits.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

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, 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). In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.