Town of Clarksville, IN - Building Commissioner

Strategic Government Resources

$75K — $91K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of higher education in construction, engineering, architecture, or related field.
  • At least seven years of experience in construction, building inspection, or code administration.
  • Seven years of experience interpreting and applying International Building Codes.
  • Thorough knowledge of construction methods and local building regulations.
  • Experience with permitting software and managing inspections.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct professional plan reviews and issue permits.
  • Perform inspections to ensure compliance with building codes.
  • Enforce property maintenance standards within the municipality.
  • Manage departmental operations related to building inspections and code enforcement.
  • Collaborate with contractors and developers to facilitate projects.

Benefits

  • Fully employer-funded retirement plan.
  • Employee and dependent health care at $1.00 per year.
  • Leave and cell phone stipend provided.
  • Vehicle provision for work-related travel.
Full 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

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.

The salary range for this position is $75,391 - $91,317 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.

For more information on this position, contact:

Doug Thomas, Executive Vice President - Recruitment & Leadership Development



863.860.9314

Requirements

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.

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