LAND USE ORDINANCE OFFICER

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 discontinues 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

specifications.