Land Analyst, Fee Acquisitions 1, 2, Senior

SRP•Tempe, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Land Analyst analyzes, plans, acquires, manages, and disposes of land and land rights for construction and protection of SRP water, power, and support facilities, as well as other real property interests. Under minimal supervision, the analyst recommends and implements actions to maximize returns on SRP’s land and facilities investments through economical management. The role may take a lead role as needed. The position may be filled at Associate, Journey, or Senior level, based on relevant education, experience, or a combination of both. SRP offers a hybrid workplace for employees whose jobs can be performed remotely and who have sufficient technical capability, with telework available up to three days per week. Employees must live and work in Arizona.

Requirements

Relevant experience varies by level: Associate (Level I) may qualify with four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four years, in lieu of a degree.
Journey (Level 2) requires at least two years of relevant experience; six years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six years, may substitute for a degree.
Senior (Level 3) requires at least five years of relevant experience; nine years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling nine years, may substitute for a degree.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. SRP does not sponsor H-1B, OPT, or other employment-related visas.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

Negotiate with public and private landowners, attorneys, and business executives to acquire, manage, and dispose of land rights.
Negotiate leases, sales, contracts, and other agreements to manage real property interests economically.
Work with legal counsel on condemnation litigation, land disputes, and legal issues, and provide expert court testimony.
Coordinate with planning, engineering, environmental, and legal teams to plan, estimate, and acquire appropriate routes and sites for state siting approval.
Analyze and prepare legal documents and property descriptions using land records and surveys for acquisition, management, and disposal of land rights.
Develop and present recommendations concerning land agreements, condemnations, and route or site selections to executive management and the SRP board.
Conduct feasibility and market studies, analyses, and appraisals of property to be acquired, managed, or disposed of for maximum economic benefit.
Develop data and represent SRP at hearings before city councils, corporate zoning commissions, and other state and federal governmental bodies.
Analyze complex engineering and land-use plans relating to acquisition, management, and disposition of land rights; supervise special projects.
Address encroachments on SRP property through legal action to protect owners and economic use, and settle land or improvement construction-damage claims.
Analyze and recommend the disposition of proposed uses of SRP land rights to ensure efficient and economical use.
Analyze and act on local, state, and federal statutes and regulations to determine their impacts on land rights and property management.

Benefits

Pension plan at no cost to the employee
401(k) plan with employer matching
Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available from the first day
More than 200 hours of PTO, including vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave
Parental leave of up to four weeks
Adoption assistance
Wellness programs, including access to a recreation and fitness facility
Short- and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs
Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Competitive pay and performance incentives