Senior Building Commissioner & Code Enforcement Leader

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

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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

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.