Building Commissioner

Office of Public Response; Clarksville (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement

Health care coverage

Vehicle stipend

Cell phone allowance

Leave

Job summary

The Town of Clarksville seeks a progressive Building Commissioner to balance technical expertise with exceptional customer service, leading permitting, inspections, code enforcement, and municipal facilities.

The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of building construction, permitting, and plan review, plus strong leadership and interpersonal skills for collaboration with public boards and contractors.

Qualifications

• Two years of higher education in construction, engineering, architecture, building technology, or a related field.
• Seven+ years of progressively responsible experience in commercial and residential construction, inspections, plan review, or code administration.
• Seven years interpreting and applying International Building Codes and related construction codes.
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods, permitting, inspections, and applicable regulations.
• Experience reviewing construction plans and preparing detailed technical comments for architects, engineers, designers, and contractors.
• Experience managing inspections, permitting software, code enforcement activities, and departmental operations.
• Working knowledge of GIS, Microsoft Office, and electronic permitting or code enforcement software systems (GovWell preferred).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Indiana driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead plan review, permitting, and inspections to protect health, safety, and welfare.
• Oversee code enforcement and property maintenance enforcement activities.
• Manage municipal facilities and departmental operations.
• Mentor staff and collaborate with contractors, developers, and public boards.

Skills

Plan review

Inspections

Code compliance

Staff leadership

Education

Two years higher education in construction/engineering/architecture/building tech

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Electronic permitting software

GovWell experience

Job description

Are you an experienced building official who can balance technical expertise with exceptional customer service while leading permitting, inspections, code enforcement, and municipal facilities? If so, apply to become the Town of Clarksville's next Building Commissioner!

We're looking for a progressive, collaborative leader who is

Skilled in building codes, permitting, plan review, inspections, and code enforcement

Experienced managing construction projects, facilities, budgets, and technical staff

Committed to delivering outstanding change

Clarksville is a welcoming community of approximately 24,000 residents offering a small-town atmosphere with immediate access to the amenities of the Louisville metropolitan area. Located along the Ohio River between Jeffersonville and New Albany, the Town is connected to the region by Interstates 65, 64, 265, and 71 and is only nine miles from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Clarksville operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Town Council consists of seven part-time members. The Council selects one member to serve as Council President and appoints the Town Manager to direct day-to-day municipal operations.

Reporting to the Town Manager, the Building Commissioner protects the health, safety, and welfare of Clarksville residents through professional plan review, permitting, inspections, property maintenance Enforcement, and facilities management.

The ideal candidate is a progressive, customer-focused building official who combines strong technical building construction and code compliance knowledge with approachable leadership and outstanding interpersonal skills. This leader will possess extensive knowledge of building construction, permitting, inspections, code enforcement, and property maintenance standards while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach to customer service. They will be equally comfortable reviewing complex construction plans, presenting before public boards and commissions, collaborating with contractors and developers, and mentoring staff members.

Required qualifications include:

• Minimum of two (2) years higher education in construction, engineering, architecture, building technology, or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in commercial and residential construction, building inspection, code administration, plan review, or closely related work.
• Minimum of seven years interpreting and applying International Building Codes and related construction codes.
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods, permitting, inspections, and applicable state and local building regulations.
• Experience reviewing construction plans and specifications and preparing detailed technical comments for architects, engineers, designers, and contractors.
• Experience managing building inspections, permitting software, code enforcement activities, and Departmental operations
• Working knowledge of GIS, Microsoft Office, and electronic permitting or code enforcement software systems (GovWell experience preferred).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Indiana driver's license.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Professional certifications related to building inspection, code administration, plan review, or construction management.
• Experience managing municipal facilities, grounds maintenance, HVAC systems, and contracted maintenance services.
• Experience working with the Indiana State Fire Marshal, local fire officials, and related regulatory agencies.
• Previous supervisory experience leading technical inspection or code enforcement personnel.
• Experience presenting before governing boards, commissions, and public meetings.

The salary range for this position is $75,391 - $91,317 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Excellent municipal benefits include fully employer-funded retirement and employee/dependent health care at $1.00 per year, coupled with leave, cell phone stipend, vehicle, etc.

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