The successful candidate will be required to provide technical support in the marine refuse survey. The duties might include:

• (a)Assisting in monitoring and checking the progress of the survey;
• (b)Assisting in conducting quality assurance programme to validate the accuracy of data and the effectiveness of the survey;
• (c)Assisting in using Statistics in analyzing results and also plotting graphs/illustrations;
• (d)Assisting in checking reports of the survey;
• (e)Assisting in summarizing the findings of reports for any necessary follow up actions;
• (f)Providing technical support in setting up a database on marine refuse;
• (g)Carrying out marine refuse field inspections and investigation of any inconsistent results; and
• (h)Performing other technical / administrative duties as assigned by the supervisors when required. (Remarks: The hours and venues of work may be varied having regard to the operational needs of the department. The successful candidate may be required
• (a)to work irregular hours and overtime, including evenings and weekends; and
• (b)to work with computers and outdoors.)

• (a)A Diploma or Higher Certificate in Environmental Studies or a relevant science subject from a Hong Kong university/ Hong Kong polytechnic, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education/ technical college/ technical institute, or equivalent;
• (b)Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent;
• (c)Candidates should possess at least three year’s full time relevant post-graduate working experience in the field of environmental/ statistical work; and
• (d)Knowledge and experience in computer work in particular database set up and management would be an advantage.