Town of Clarksville, IN - Building Commissioner
About The Position
The Building Commissioner protects the health, safety, and welfare of Clarksville residents through professional plan review, permitting, inspections, property maintenance enforcement, and facilities management. Reporting to the Town Manager, the Commissioner leads building-related municipal operations and supports safe, code-compliant construction and property maintenance. The Town seeks a progressive, customer-focused building official who combines strong technical knowledge of building construction and code compliance with approachable leadership and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate is comfortable reviewing complex construction plans, presenting before public boards and commissions, collaborating with contractors and developers, and mentoring staff. The role also involves managing construction projects, facilities, budgets, technical staff, inspections, permitting software, code enforcement activities, and departmental operations.
Requirements
- At least two years of 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.
- At least seven years of experience 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.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Indiana driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with GovWell permitting or code enforcement software.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Protect the health, safety, and welfare of Clarksville residents through plan review, permitting, inspections, property maintenance enforcement, and facilities management.
- Review construction plans and specifications and prepare detailed technical comments for architects, engineers, designers, and contractors.
- Manage building inspections, permitting software, code enforcement activities, and departmental operations.
- Manage construction projects, facilities, budgets, and technical staff.
- Collaborate with contractors and developers and present before public boards, commissions, and public meetings.
- Mentor staff members.
- Support facilities and grounds maintenance, HVAC systems, and contracted maintenance services.
Benefits
- Fully employer-funded retirement.
- Employee and dependent health care for $1.00 per year.
- Leave.
- Cell phone stipend.
- Vehicle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
