Land Analyst, Mid-Senior Level

SRP • Tempe, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, 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. The role recommends and implements actions to maximize the return on SRP’s investment in land and facilities through economical management, and may assume a lead role as required.

The position may be filled at Level 2 (Journey) or Level 3 (Senior), based on relevant education, experience, or a combination demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and competencies. SRP offers a hybrid workplace, with eligible employees able to telework up to three days per week. Employees must live and work in Arizona.

Requirements

• Level 2 (Journey): Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years, may be considered.
• Level 3 (Senior): Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years, may be considered.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, 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 major leases, sales, contracts, and other agreements for economical management of real property interests.
• Work with legal counsel on condemnation litigation, land disputes, legal problem resolution, and 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 formulate legal documents and descriptions using land records and surveys for acquisition, management, and disposal of land rights.
• Develop and present recommendations on 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 concerning 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 dispositions of proposed uses for 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 activities.

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
• Over 200 hours of PTO, including vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave
• Parental leave of up to 4 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
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
• Competitive pay and performance incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level