Building Commissioner: Permits, Codes & Facilities Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement

Health care

Vehicle stipend

Cell phone stipend

Leave

Job summary

Town of Clarksville is seeking an experienced Building Commissioner to balance technical expertise with customer service while leading permitting, inspections, code enforcement, and facilities management. The ideal candidate will review complex plans, mentor staff, and collaborate with contractors and public boards in a collaborative government setting.

The role requires extensive knowledge of building construction, permitting, inspections, and code enforcement, with a strong track record in

Qualifications

• Minimum of two 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.

Responsibilities

• Professional plan review, permitting, inspections, and property maintenance enforcement.
• Facilities management and departmental operations oversight.
• Review complex construction plans, present before public boards, and collaborate with contractors and developers.
• Mentor staff and ensure high-quality code compliance and customer service.

Skills

Building codes

Permitting

Plan review

Inspections

Code enforcement

Customer service

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Higher education in construction

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

GovWell

Job description

Town of Clarksville is seeking an experienced Building Commissioner to balance technical expertise with customer service while leading permitting, inspections, code enforcement, and facilities management. The ideal candidate will review complex plans, mentor staff, and collaborate with contractors and public boards in a collaborative government setting.

The role requires extensive knowledge of building construction, permitting, inspections, and code enforcement, with a strong track record in