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Land Acquisition Agent

Salary

$80,705.00 - $121,058.00 Annually

Location

Muni II 90 E. Civic Center Dr. 85296, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0095

Department

ENGINEERING

Division

ENGINEERING CAPITAL IMPROVE

Opening Date

11/11/2025

Closing Date

12/8/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Land Acquisition Agent . With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Land Acquisition Agent reports to the Project Supervisor . The primary job duties of this position include:

+ Research ownership, title history, and encumbrances of properties identified for acquisition.

+ Coordinates and negotiates with property owners, tenants, and legal representatives for the purchase of fee simple, easement, or use of private property.

+ Orders and reviews appraisals and prepare acquisition offers in accordance with fair market value.

+ Prepares or reviews legal instruments such as easements, deeds, and rights-of-entry.

+ Works with legal staff on eminent domain proceedings when needed.

+ Coordinates with engineering, planning, and construction teams to align property needs with project requirements.

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This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation.

This position has been designated as a Sedentary work position, spending most of the workday in an outdoor & office environment. Click here (https://www.ssa.gov/OP\_Home/cfr20/404/404-1567.htm#:~:text=Sedentary%20work%20involves%20lifting%20no,in%20carrying%20out%20job%20duties.) to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

About You

At Team Gilbert , we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem solvers who love what they do. In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in real estate, public administration, business administration, urban planning, or a related field.

+ 3 years of experience in land acquisition, right-of-way, or real estate transactions.

Licensing/Certifications:

+ Real Estate License

+ Valid Driver’s License.

+ Current Notary Public commission is preferred, but not required.

The first review of applications will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. If enough applications are received by this date, the posting may close. If the posting remains open, a final review will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, after the posting closes.

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:

+ Posting Closes: December 8, 2025 (May close sooner if a sufficient number of applications are received).

+ Candidate Review: The First Review of applications is on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and then a final review on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, if the posting remains open after the first review date.

+ In-Person Interviews: Determined after each review. (Video interview option for candidates living out of state)

+ Anticipated Start Date: January 5, 2026, or January 19, 2026. (Determined after candidate selection.)

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in their employment, services, programs, and activities. If you require any reasonable accommodation during the application and interview process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) on 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers, and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have a bachelor’s degree in real estate, public administration, business administration, urban planning, or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you answered yes to the previous question and your degree is in a related field, please describe your area of study in the space below. If you answered no, please enter N/A.

04

Do you have three (3) years of experience in land acquisition, right-of-way, or real estate transactions?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience in the space below. If you answered no, please enter N/A.

06

Do you have experience working with property owners to secure land for a project?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If your response to the previous question confirms your experience in this area, provide a detailed example of your involvement, specifying your direct role in the acquisition process. If you do not have relevant experience, please enter "N/A."

08

How many years of experience do you have performing fee title acquisition or easement acquisition?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5+ years

09

How many years of experience do you have in dealing with eminent domain or condemnation acquisitions?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5+ years

10

Do you have a current real estate license?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Do you currently hold an active Notary Public commission/license?

+ Yes

+ No

12

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your commission number and expiration date. If you answered no, please enter N/A.

13

The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

+ Veteran

+ Disabled Veteran

+ Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse

+ Disabled Person

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Employer

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone

(480) 503-6823

Website

https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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