Reporting to the Deputy Secretary for Development (Works)1, the Head of Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section (H/GLTMS) heads the GLTM Section. His/Her main duties include: (a) To assist in formulating policies and strategies on greening, landscape and tree management to ensure seamless integration from landscape planning, design and planting in the upstream to vegetation maintenance in the downstream. (b) To oversee the work of the Greening and Landscape Office, including implementation of the annual greening programme in Government; overseeing the overall formulation and implementation of Greening Master Plans; research on new greening and landscape policies, practices and technologies; and development of standards and guidelines on greening, landscape planning and design. (c) To oversee the work of the Tree Management Office, including development of standards and guidelines on vegetation management; tree risk assessment arrangements; development of database system; and research on new vegetation management policies, practices and technologies. (d) To oversee the coordination of greening, landscape and tree management matters among relevant bureaux and departments, and deal with cross-bureau and cross-departmental issues. (e) To serve as the focal point of contact on greening, landscape and tree management matters both locally and overseas. (f) To oversee community involvement and public education programmes; and handling of enquiries, complaints and suggestions from the public and media on greening, landscape and tree management matters.

The candidate should have: (a) a relevant degree, preferably at post-graduate level and in a field with design and/or vegetation-related background such as arboriculture, architecture, biology, botany, forestry, horticulture, landscape architecture, landscape management, landscape science, town planning, urban design, from a Hong Kong university or equivalent; (b) a recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline with design and/or vegetation-related background such as arboriculture, architecture, biology, botany, forestry, horticulture, landscape architecture, landscape management, landscape science, town planning, urban design; (c) at least three years’ management experience in a senior managerial position. Having policy formulation experience, including a clear understanding of the diverse policy considerations that are pertinent to the development and implementation of greening, landscape and tree management policies and practices, would be an advantage; (d) ample knowledge of and operational experience in the planning, design, implementation, management, maintenance and monitoring fronts of greening, landscape and tree management matters; (e) strong leadership, analytical and organisational capabilities; (f) good interpersonal and communication skills; (g) an international perspective with high level strategic thinking ability and strong motivation to champion a new, strategic policy direction that aims for sustainability in the development of a greener urban environment for Hong Kong; and (h) a strong command of English and Chinese. Proficiency in Putonghua would be an advantage. (Those who are not proficient in the Chinese language may also apply, but, all other factors being equal in the final selection, preference will be given to the bilingual candidate.) Persons who are not permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) may apply but would be appointed only when no suitable and qualified candidates who are permanent residents of the HKSAR are available.