Building Commissioner & Codes & Facilities Leader

Gulfshoresal; Clarksville (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement

Health care for employee & dependents

Leave

Cell phone stipend

Vehicle

Job summary

The Town of Clarksville is seeking a Building Commissioner to lead permitting, inspections, code enforcement, and municipal facilities. This role balances technical expertise with strong customer service and collaborative leadership to deliver outstanding municipal services.

Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of building construction, plan review, and enforcement, plus staff mentorship and public-board presentation skills. Indiana driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years higher education in construction, engineering, architecture, building technology, or 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Town Manager, protect health, safety, and welfare through plan review, permitting, inspections, and facilities management.
• Review complex construction plans, present before public boards and commissions, and mentor staff.
• Lead permitting, inspections, code enforcement activities, and department operations.
• Collaborate with contractors, developers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Building codes

Plan review

Inspections

Code enforcement

Leadership

Customer service

Education

Two years higher education in construction, engineering, architecture, building technology, or related field

Tools

GIS

GovWell

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Town of Clarksville is seeking a Building Commissioner to lead permitting, inspections, code enforcement, and municipal facilities. This role balances technical expertise with strong customer service and collaborative leadership to deliver outstanding municipal services.

Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of building construction, plan review, and enforcement, plus staff mentorship and public-board presentation skills. Indiana driver’s license is required.