Public Sector Jobs in Miami-Dade: Opportunities, Pay, and Application Process

For job seekers in Miami-Dade, the county offers various opportunities in areas such as maintenance, cleaning, administration, technology, and airport support, with application deadlines set for early October.

The starting point for this search is the official Miami-Dade jobs page. Each listing specifies its own requirements, salary, and closing date; this is not a job fair or an automatic hiring process for applicants.

Highlighted below are nine openings in locations like Hialeah, Doral, Downtown, the airport area, and other parts of the county. Salary figures are annual ranges, not net amounts, and there's no guarantee that a new hire will receive the highest salary listed.

Deadlines are based on announcements for the beginning of October 2026. It's crucial to confirm that a job listing is still open and review all conditions in the county's system before submitting an application.

Featured Job Openings Across Miami-Dade

Electrician in Hialeah: Deadline: October 1. The Water and Sewer Department is hiring a Water and Sewer Plant Electrician, job ID 103042, with an annual salary range of $68,968.08 to $105,443.84.

Applicants must have a Journeyman or Master Electrician certification in Miami-Dade, two years of experience as a Journeyman, and be able to handle high-voltage work. A CDL Class B commercial driver's license is required within the first year of employment. The closing date is this Thursday, October 1.

Compliance Coordination in Aviation: Deadline: October 2. The Aviation Support Compliance Coordinator position, ID 103185, is offered by the Aviation Department at the airport area. Salary ranges from $58,272.01 to $103,371.49 annually.

A bachelor's degree is the minimum education requirement. However, the job allows substituting required education with additional experience in contracts or regulatory compliance, at a rate of one year of experience for each year of education. The closing date is October 2.

Semi-Skilled Laborer for Parks: Deadline: October 2. The Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department is hiring for the Semi-Skilled Laborer position, ID 102067, in the northwest part of the county, with a salary range of $37,820.59 to $55,144.78 annually.

Requirements include a minimum of eighth-grade education, six months of experience as a general helper or manual laborer, and a CDL Class B license. While a college degree isn't necessary, experience and a commercial driver's license are required.

Custodial Work for Water and Sewer: Deadline: October 5. The Water and Sewer Custodial Worker 2 position, ID 103120, is located on Douglas Road, with a salary range of $41,011.45 to $60,107.07 annually.

Applicants need at least an eighth-grade education and six months of experience in cleaning or facility maintenance, including intensive cleaning and manual labor duties. A driver's license is also required. The closing date is October 5.

Administration in Downtown: Deadline: October 7. The Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources offers the Administrative Officer 3 position, ID 103222, with a salary range of $64,299.44 to $113,192.60 annually.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and two years of administrative experience. Additional administrative experience can substitute for the required college education, year by year, according to the job listing's conditions.

Steps to Apply for Miami-Dade Jobs

For those not currently employed by the county, the Miami-Dade jobs page offers a "Non-County Employees" entry point. "County Employees" is for current employees of the county.

Registering requires creating an account, which facilitates the application process for external candidates. Saving your profile allows you to reuse basic information for future applications.

In the "Careers" section, select "View All Jobs" and search for the job title. Keep track of the job ID to distinguish it from others with similar titles.

Next, open the job listing and select "Apply for Job." Fill out the sections, attach your resume when applicable, and finish by clicking "Submit." Saving a draft is not the same as submitting the application.

Miami-Dade's FAQ advises that sessions expire after 15 minutes of inactivity, recommending periodic saves using "Save as Draft" to avoid losing data. Applications must be completed in English and can be submitted from a mobile device. Ensure all information, experience, and attachments are correct before submitting.

Staying Informed About New Job Opportunities

The county allows you to set up a "job agent" to email you new job opportunities. This feature is helpful for keeping track of new listings without relying on the availability of a specific job.

Use the "Save Search" option in the job search tool to save criteria that interest you, such as job title or location, and ensure your profile's email address is current.

Before applying, always read the minimum requirements, licenses, experience, and possible access restrictions. A job's presence on the portal does not guarantee that every applicant meets its conditions.

Some positions may require tests. Official information about employment exams states that such requirements must be included in the job listing and that passing a test does not guarantee employment.

After submitting your application, you can check its status in "My Job Applications." If you encounter technical difficulties registering or completing the process, the account creation page includes a link to the official assistance form.

The definitive reference is the county's job listing: verify the salary, requirements, and closing date before applying, especially for jobs with deadlines on the same day as your inquiry.