ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT
Part-time Senior Project Officer (Sewage Testing) [Salary: HK$670 per hour]
Entry Requirements: Candidates should have–
| (a) | (i) | a bachelor’s degree or above from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent, in subject relevant to engineering, environmental or science; or |
| (ii) | a Corporate Membership of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers admitted on or after 5 December 1975, or equivalent; | |
| (b) | at least ten years’ full-time working experience in environmental protection at supervisory level, including at least three years’ working experience in sewerage design/ sewerage impact assessment/ sewage surveillance; | |
| (c) | proficient in the use of computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint); and | |
| (d) | experience in using ArcGIS and PowerBI. |
Duties:
(a) To lead and manage a team of professional and technical officers in executing a sewage surveillance programme including vetting, reviewing and preparing proposals on survey of the sewage system of both public and private housing buildings;
(b) To liaise with senior management in the Health Bureau, Environment and Ecology Bureau, Department of Health and Drainage Services Department on any enquiries and special requests on the sewage surveillance programme;
(c) To supervise staff in liaising with other relevant government departments and outside parties, e.g. Incorporated Owners of buildings, building management office, etc., in executing the sewage surveillance programme;
(d) To be responsible for the expenditure planning, staff organisation, coaching and personnel management of the team; and
(e) To perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Other Job-related Requirements: The number of working hours per week, hours and venues of work may be varied having regard to the operational needs of the department. The number of working hours will not normally exceed 17.5 hours per week and there is no guarantee on the minimum number of hours of work in any given period. Successful candidate may be required to (a) work irregular hours and overtime, including evenings, weekends, Sundays and public holidays; and (b) work outdoors.
Terms of Appointment: Successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms with contract period up to 30 September 2026.
Fringe Benefits: Successful candidate is not entitled to any fringe benefit normally applicable to a full-time staff under the Employment Ordinance (including but not limit to 14 days paid annual leave, rest days, statutory holidays (or substitute holidays), maternity/ paternity leave and sickness allowance, etc.), unless the employment undertaken by the employee for the Government constitutes a “continuous contract”. No gratuity will be granted at the end of the contract period.
How to Apply: Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev.7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further. Applications submitted in person or by post should reach the Enquiry Address on or before the closing date for application. Please specify the position being applied for on the envelope. To avoid delay or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will have to bear any consequences arising from not paying sufficient postage. Applications which are late (postmark date will be taken), incomplete/ without the relevant supporting documents as required or submitted by fax/ email may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide their email address on the application form. Online application can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation within eight weeks from the closing date for application. This period may be longer in exceptional circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received or when there are other complications. Those who are not invited for selection interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
Enquiry Address and Telephone: Environmental Protection Department, 33/F, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Attn.: Senior Project Inspector (Sewage Testing) 2). For enquiries, please call 2594 5986.
Closing Date for Application: 28 March 2025
General Notes: (a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise. (b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race. (c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not on civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service. (d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made. (e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/ or interview. (f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/ she will be invited to attend the selection interview/ written examination without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”. (g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/ Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates to the above enquiry address by post on or before 7 April 2025 (as per postmark date).