Salary : $39,574.79 - $59,362.19 Annually
Location : BLDG & MIN. HSG.- 12340 NE 8th AVE North Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2013-00542
Department: Building & Zoning
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The purpose of the Permit Processor position is to process building permit applications through the permitting cycle, from routing plans to plans examiners, to permit issuance, inspection scheduling, and the archiving of completed projects. Work involves varied and highly responsible clerical, technical, and administrative functions in the processing and examination of applications and inspection requests for building permits and certificates of occupancy. Work is completed under the supervision of the Building Official and/or designated supervisor.
Essential Job Functions
Performs other duties that may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED and at least two (1) year's experience in building department support functions demonstrating customer service skills, the ability to process permit applications, and the ability to process inspections requests.
Skills
Working Conditions:
The work environment is generally inside an air-conditioned office. A person in this position must be able to sit for long periods and use standard office machinery and equipment repetitively. May be required to lift heavy objects.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual to perform the essential functions of this position.
Healthcare
Location : BLDG & MIN. HSG.- 12340 NE 8th AVE North Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2013-00542
Department: Building & Zoning
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The purpose of the Permit Processor position is to process building permit applications through the permitting cycle, from routing plans to plans examiners, to permit issuance, inspection scheduling, and the archiving of completed projects. Work involves varied and highly responsible clerical, technical, and administrative functions in the processing and examination of applications and inspection requests for building permits and certificates of occupancy. Work is completed under the supervision of the Building Official and/or designated supervisor.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides customer service to construction professionals and the general public;
- Verifies all received applications and plans for review and permitting are complete (correct number of sets, correct document size, etc.) and properly identify the scope of work as it relates to the permit application;
- Verifies all data for building plans submitted is complete (design professional seals, notarization, Energy Calculations, Survey, property ownership); routes plans to reviewers, etc.;
- Verifies the current license and insurance for each contractor / sub-contractor; verifies license is consistent with requested work permit;
- Verifies the application is for the appropriate permit type (i.e., address, construction type, occupancy group, work description) and associated data is entered into the computer for each permit;
- Prepares documents for issuance, such as Certificates of Occupancy or Completion; distributes required copies to appropriate departments and maintains department files and updates the filing system as required;
- Processes contractor's and homeowner's requests for permitting, calculates fees, and collects funds due; totals revenues and justifies to department records at the end of each business day, and submits funds and records to finance department;
- Answers telephone inquiries regarding permitting requirements, inspections, and fees;
- Notifies contractors of the status of permits and inspections;
- Accesses computer programs appropriate for the input or retrieval of departmental records and the records of other agencies;
Performs other duties that may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED and at least two (1) year's experience in building department support functions demonstrating customer service skills, the ability to process permit applications, and the ability to process inspections requests.
Skills
- Ability to handle the demands of heavy walk-in customer contact and phone work;
- Ability to read and interpret building plans and site plans and identify and process the various documents associated with each permit;
- Knowledge of business English, punctuation, and arithmetic;
- Ability to take directions effectively to accomplish workload by working with others with overlapping responsibilities.
Working Conditions:
The work environment is generally inside an air-conditioned office. A person in this position must be able to sit for long periods and use standard office machinery and equipment repetitively. May be required to lift heavy objects.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual to perform the essential functions of this position.
Healthcare
- Group Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: HMO and dependent coverage is available
- Life Insurance: One times employee's gross annual salary. Dependent coverage is available.
- Disability Insurance: Optional coverage available
- Flexible Spending Accounts/ Dependent Care Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Events and Fitness Classes
- On-The-Job Injury Benefits: Worker's Compensation and Supplemental Pay Benefits, when applicable
- Pension: (General Employees) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Pension: (Sworn Police Personnel) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Deferred Compensation: Optional employee contribution to IRA, and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans offered through Mission Square and Corbridge Financial.
- Vacation: Two weeks per year; after five years, three weeks; after fifteen years, four weeks. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a six-month waiting period for using vacation time.
- Holidays: Paid holidays, employee's birthday, and two Floating/Personal Holidays
- Sick Leave: Ten days per year; after three years, 11 days; after five years, 12 days. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a three-month waiting period for using sick time.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: The U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program may forgive your student loan balance after making 120 qualifying payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. For additional information please visit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Trust Fund: A trust fund set up by the City of North Miami to assist employees who are faces with unforeseen emergencies. Participation is on a volunteer basis.
- Reduced pricing for Transit and Tri-Rail Passes
- Legal benefits coverage available -
- Pet Insurance available -
- Free City Library Card
- Merit Increase: Full time employees are eligible for an annual merit increase.
- Salary: Paid on a weekly basis for the previous work week
- Direct Deposit