Land Use Administrator (LUA)/Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO)

TOWN OF LITCHFIELD, CT 

LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR (LUA) / ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (ZEO)

LAND USE DEPARTMENT

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Litchfield and the Litchfield Supervisors Union, affiliated with CSEA, SEIU Local 2001. The salary range is $58,182  - $75,400 annually. The Town offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, and Vision coverage through the CT State Partnership Plan, generous paid time off, and an employer-contributed 401(a) retirement plan.

Position Title: Land Use Administrator (LUA)  / Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO)
Supervises: Land Use Administrative Assistant

Annual Salary Range: $58,182 to $75,400, depending on experience

Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week 

Position Summary 

The Land Use Administrator (LUA) serves the Town of Litchfield and reports administratively to the First Selectman. The LUA coordinates, manages, and processes all proposals for land development in the Town. Additionally,  the LUA coordinates and implements land use policies, regulations, and serves as the Town’s Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) and Wetlands Agent.  This position supports multiple Land Use Boards, including:

• Planning and Zoning Commission 
• Inland Wetlands Commission 
• Zoning Board of Appeals
• Conservation Commission
• Milton Historic District Commission
• Design Review Commission
  
  

The LUA oversees land use consultants, including legal counsel, planners, and engineers, as needed, and ensures compliance with applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations. The Administrator directly supervises the Land Use Office Administrative Assistant and maintains a high level of organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field. 
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in municipal planning, zoning, or enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Ability to complete Certified Zoning Enforcement Officer (CZEO) and DEEP Wetlands Agent certification within two (2) years of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

EEOC Statement

It is the policy of the Town of Litchfield to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Town of Litchfield will provide reasonable accommodations that do not present an undue hardship for qualified individuals with disabilities.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.

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