Land Use Ordinance Officer

Gila River Indian Community; Sacaton (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila River Indian Community in Sacaton, AZ is seeking a Land Use Ordinance Officer to review and process requests under the Department of Land Use Planning & Zoning. The role involves issuing notices of violation, enforcing ordinances, and coordinating with tribal departments.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year in land use planning, knowledge of ordinances and GIS, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year of land use planning experience.
• Prefer college level courses in construction inspection, code enforcement, engineering, city planning, and human relations.

Responsibilities

• Administer documentation requests for sign, native plant relocation, and right-of-entry permits while enforcing correlating ordinance requirements.
• Conduct native plant field review, prepare final field assessment report, and provide comments or recommendations.
• Inspect signs requiring a sign permit and administer the Community’s ordinance regarding sign enforcement compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to individuals, community members and other Tribal departments or organizations when land use issues are discussed and make recommendations to resolve issues.
• Patrol the Community to gather data relating to ordinance violations; issue notice of violations if warranted.
• Respond to ordinance related questions/concerns from the general public, provide information on Community regulations and procedures, and provide referral to appropriate Tribal departments.
• Present various requests or inquiries before Committee or Board (i.e., Natural Resource Standing Committee, Cultural Resource Standing Committee, Planning and Zoning, etc.).
• Develop and maintain files, records, and spreadsheet tracking logs of all requests and inquiries.
• Assist in preparing, revising, and updating LUPZ - Ordinance Section procedural guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Ordinances knowledge

Real estate knowledge

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

College level courses in construction inspection, code enforcement, engineering, city planning, human relations

Tools

GIS

Job description

Job Number: 25-022

Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Department of Land Use Planning & Zoning

City: Sacaton, AZ

Location: 291 W. Casa Blanca Road

Area of Interest: Land Use

Salary/ Hourly Rate: $38,709.60 - $48,309.60 / Salary

Tribal Driving Permit Required: YES

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Land Use Ordinance Officer performs field and office work in the review of and processing of submitted requests and inquiries. This position has authority to issue notice of violation and discontinue any ordinance offense and remove the conditions which violate the ordinances of the Community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administer documentation request for issuing sign, native plant relocation, and right-of-entry permits while enforcing correlating ordinance requirements.
• Conduct native plant field review, prepare final field assessment report, and provide comments or recommendations.
• Inspect signs requiring a sign permit and administer the Community’s ordinance regarding sign enforcement compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to individuals, community members and other Tribal departments or organizations when land use issues are discussed and make recommendations to resolve issues.
• Patrol the Community to gather data relating to ordinance violations; issue notice of violations if warranted.
• Respond to ordinance related questions/concerns from the general public, provide information on Community regulations and procedures, and provide referral to appropriate Tribal departments.
• Present various requests or inquiries before Committee or Board (i.e., Natural Resource Standing Committee, Cultural Resource Standing Committee, Planning and Zoning, etc.).
• Develop and maintain files, records, and spreadsheet tracking logs of all requests and inquiries.
• Assist in preparing, revising, and updating LUPZ - Ordinance Section procedural guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Considerable knowledge of Gila River Indian Community ordinances relating to sign, native plant, and right-of-entry.
• Considerable knowledge of legal descriptions of real estate property, construction plans, plot plans and specification.
• Knowledge of the geographic, geological and demographic characteristics of the Gila River Indian Community.
• Some knowledge of the principles and practices of Land Use Planning and Zoning.
• Some knowledge of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Computer skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to identify problems and offer solutions and recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to analyze and compile moderately technical information.
• Ability to prepare required records and reports and to present facts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, various Tribal departments, Community Officials, and the general public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High School diploma or GED and a minimum of one (1) year experience in land use planning or closely related field. Prefer college level courses in construction inspection, code enforcement, engineering, city planning, and human relations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to pass a background check.
• Must be commissioned by the Law Commission throughout course of employment.
• Required to obtain a Tribal Operator’s permit. Valid state driver’s license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application

Non-Supervisory, Salary Position

Reports to Director or designee