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 Agentreports 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 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.

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.)

View Full Presentation Here.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.

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