What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Permit Specialist position at Certified Inspection Services?
We are seeking a Construction Permit Specialist to join our team in South Florida. Whether you are an experienced permitting professional or a sharp, ambitious fast learner looking to build a career in construction management, we offer a supportive environment with room to grow. Enjoy flexible scheduling, field variety, hands-on training, and top-tier pay for proven experience.
Perks & Benefits
- Flexible Hours: Adaptable scheduling to fit your life, balance field visits, and manage your workload cleanly.
- Paid On-the-Job Training: We train driven candidates on municipal portals, Florida Building Codes, and expediting strategies.
- Career Growth: Fast-track opportunities for pay increases as you master new municipal processes and take on larger projects.
- Dynamic Work Environment: A great mix of independent field work, building department visits, and office/remote tasks—no desk-locked monotony.
Pay & Qualifications
- Trainee / Entry-Level ($18.00 – $21.00/hr): No prior permitting experience required. Must have a high learning capacity, strong organizational skills, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
- Experienced ($22.00 – $27.00/hr): Proven experience preparing, submitting, and tracking construction permits with South Florida municipalities. Top rate ($27.00/hr) awarded to candidates with verified performance and strong local agency relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Visit local South Florida building departments in person to drop off plans, pull permits, resolve reviewer comments, and expedite approvals.
- Prepare, submit, and track permit applications across online municipal portals.
- Collaborate directly with city officials, plan reviewers, inspectors, and project teams to keep projects moving forward.
- Maintain clear client communication and keep detailed records of active permits, approvals, and upcoming deadlines.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation for local travel to municipal offices across South Florida.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and strong problem-solving skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Miami, FL 33179
Salary : $18 - $27