Entry Level Building Inspector Jobs in Miami, FL

Salary: $19.80 - $32.48 Hourly
Location : Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Job Type: Part-time; Regular Appointment
Job Number: 2026-120
Department: Building
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Description
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to perform variety of skilled clerical and administrative support tasks, in a typical office setting, related to the function and department assigned.
Position Scope:
This is the entry-level class in the Permit & Licensing Technician series assigned to this department.
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Reviews permit applications plans, and related documents submitted by contractors, design professionals, homeowners, business owners, and various other individuals for completeness.
• Verifies the minimum submission requirements and determines the correct permit type the applicant should apply for. This includes both hard copy and electronic submittals.
• Communicates deficiency comments on applications in writing, via telephone, and/or via face-to-face interaction with customers.
• Identifies appropriate review agencies required for a fille prior to Building Department review and provides information to customers.
• Department review and provides information to customers.
• Inputs verifies, and updates permit application data in the permitting system.
• Identifies specific review disciplines within the BuildingDepartment and routes plans for review.
• Provides exceptional customer service and conveys information to residents, business owners, contractors, design professionals, etc., relating to permit application and permit status, throughout the permitting process.
• Processes approved permit applications and issues permits within 24 hours of payment of permit fees.
• Electronically files all permit documentation following the departments electronic filing process.
• Processes, updates, and verifies contractor registrations, licensing, and insurance information.
• Schedules inspections and routes telephone calls regarding inspections timeframes and questions.
• Answers the telephone, waits on the public, provides information related to department and/or city policies and procedures, makes appointments, and announces callers.
• Assists in receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail; assists in maintaining paper and other supplies stocked in the supply rooms; and assists in ordering supplies.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other employees, and the public using principles of good customer service; promotes and represents the city to the public in a friendly, helpful, and professional manner.
• Serves as a liaison with the public, members of the department and contractors. Treats every resident, employee, or contractor as if he/she is a customer in his/her own privately owned business. Serves as back up for other staff, if needed.
• Assists in the billing and tracking payment of building permits, certificate of completions, certificates of occupancy, and open permit searches.
• Conducts searches of Public Records Request and performs Open Permit Searches as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including electronic filing and basic recordkeeping.
• Knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment, including word processing and computer equipment, copiers, scanners, and printers.
• Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation and of business letter writing and typing formats.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and permitting software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and electronic files.
• Ability to learn the operation, policy, and procedures of the City and the Building Department.
• Ability to perform difficult and complex clerical and administrative support work using independent judgment.

Minimum Requirements
Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience performing administrative support in a construction, architecture, engineering environment or closely related field; or in the issuing of permits.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Permit Clerk Certification desirable.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• The essential job functions of this position will require the employee to perform the following physical activities. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis:
  On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or fee and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to walk. See, hear and talk with the public; read presented documents, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means. On occasion required to run errands, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste, or smell. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; lift or carry weight regularly of 10 pounds and on occasion weight of up to 30 pounds.

Additional Information:

• There is a one-year probationary period.
• It is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.
• Background screenings are conducted through the Clearinghouse @

Health Insurance
The City has a three tiered stipend plan to help offset the cost of employee health insurance coverage. The three tiers are as follows:

1. Opt Out - Employees opting out of the City's health insurance plan receive $550 contribution, pro-rated semi-monthly. Only employees who provide proof they are enrolled in a creditable coverage insurance plan or Medicare may "opt-out" of the City's health insurance plan. The City reserves the right to verify coverage, request additional information, deny, or cancel this benefit at anytime.
2. Single Coverage - Employees choosing single coverage receive a contribution of $814.60 monthly, pro-rated semi-monthly.
3. Dependent Coverage - Employees choosing dependent coverage receive a monthly contribution amount of $1,183.92 if enrolling with employee + child(ren) coverage, $1,261.40 if enrolling with employee + spouse coverage, or $1,5633.48 if enrolling with family coverage, pro-rated semi-monthly.

If the dollar amount of the coverage selected is less than the amount allowed, the employee receives the difference, prorated semi-monthly, Likewise if the dollar amount of the insurance coverage selected exceeds the allowed amount, the employee pays the difference, pro-rated semi-monthly, The City will deduct all applicable taxes.
Currently the City offers two health insurance plans through United Health Care as follows:

1. High Option OAP - Standard Insurance Plan
2. Low Option OAPIN - Lower tiered insurance plan with higher deductibles and co-payments.

Dental and Vision Insurance
The City pays 100% of the cost for employee coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan and 50% of the cost for dependent coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan. Dental and vision insurance are mandatory for employees.
The City offers a DHMO dental plan through United Health Care. A PPO Dental plan is available as an upgraded option. The City offers a PPO vision plan through EyeMed.
Life Insurance
The City provides group term life insurance coverage for employees as follows:
• General Employees - One times the amount of employee's annual salary or $25,000, whichever is greater.
• Department Heads - Two times the amount of employee's annual salary.
Long Term Disability
The City provides each employee with long term disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost.
Workers Compensation
The City may provide full salary to employees injured on the job for a period of up to 13 weeks, (in lieu of the 2/3 salary offered by the state). Thereafter, employees must seek supplemental pay through the City provided Long-Term Disability Plan.
Cafeteria Plan
The City offers employees optional pre-tax insurance plans (Section 125) through AFLAC. Plans include cancer insurance, short-term disability insurance, and more. Also offered is a Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to put money aside, pre-tax, for planned medical/dental expenses, and for childcare expenses.
Retirement
Employees are automatically enrolled in one of two retirement plans, depending upon hire date and position. The plans are as follows:

• Florida Retirement System ("FRS"): Under this plan, employees and the City make a contribution to the retirement plan in an amount specified according to the employee's classification. The current contribution rates are as follows:

Class
Employee Contribution
Rate
City Contribution
Rate
Total Contribution Rate
Regular Class:
3.00%
14.03%
17.03%
Special Risk Class:
3.00%
35.19%
38.19%
Senior Management Class:
3.00%
33.24%
36.24%
Employees have the option of choosing the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.
Under the Pension Plan, employees enrolled in the FRS prior to July 1, 2011, need to have 6 years of service to be vested. Employees enrolled in the FRS on or after July 1, 2011, must have 8 years of service to be vested.
Under the Investment Plan, employees need to have 1 year of service to be vested.
ICMA-RC (now MissionSquare Retirement):
General Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is not open to newly hired employees. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 4% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.
Senior Management Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is only open to certain positions which are not designated and/or classified under FRS. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 6% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.
An optional Section 457 tax deferred savings program is available to employees who wish to supplement future retirement income. The plan allows employees to put aside a portion of their earnings pre-tax each pay period, through payroll deduction, into an account for their retirement and reduce the amount of earnings that is currently taxable.
Sick Leave
Employee earn twelve (12) sick days per calendar year on a prorated basis (1.846 per week).
Vacation Leave
Employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis as follows:
• General Employees: 10 days per year (1.539 hours per week).
• Department Heads - Fifteen (15) days per year (2.308 hours per week)
Vacation accruals are increased incrementally thereafter, as per City policy.
Holidays
Employees are compensated for twelve (12) Federal holidays per year. These include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Police Appreciation Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Floating Holidays
Employees earn floating holidays as follows :
• General Employees - Two (2) days per calendar year
• Department Heads/Managers - Seven (7) days per calendar year
Floating Holidays are pro-rated dependent upon hire date.
Direct Deposit
The City offers direct deposit of your payroll check into your personal account(s) at the financial institution(s) of your choice.
Credit Union
The City offers memberships in three credit unions: Space Coast Credit Union, Dade County Federal Credit Union and Peoples Credit Union.
01
Describe your highest level of education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

02
Do you have a Permit Clerk certification?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess one (1) year of experience performing administrative support in a construction, architecture, engineering environment?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have municipal, county, state or federal government experience?

• Yes
• No

05
If yes, list name of municipal/county government, in what capacity, and for how long: (If none, please type "NONE.")
06
Are you currently employed, or have you ever been employed with the City of Sunny Isles Beach? If so, in what capacity?

• NO
• Employee
• Contractor
• Volunteer
• Other

07
Are you seeking part-time employment?

• Yes
• No

08
Where did you hear about this opportunity

• City W...