Town of Clarksville, IN - Building Commissioner

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 isSkilled in building codes, permitting, plan review, inspections, and code enforcement Experienced managing construction projects, facilities, budgets, and technical staff Committed to delivering outstanding change Clarksville is a welcoming community of approximately 24,000 residents offering a small-town atmosphere with immediate access to the amenities of the Louisville metropolitan area. Located along the Ohio River between Jeffersonville and New Albany, the Town is connected to the region by Interstates 65, 64, 265, and 71 and is only nine miles from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Clarksville operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Town Council consists of seven part-time members. The Council selects one member to serve as Council President and appoints the Town Manager to direct day-to-day municipal operations. 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 annually, 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 DevelopmentDouglasThomas@GovernmentResource.com863.860.9314RequirementsRequired 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.