應徵者必須符合以下條件：(a) 持有本港大學所頒授與設計及／或植物學相關的學位(例如樹藝學、建築、生物學、植物學、林木學、園藝學、園境建築、園境管理、園境科學、城市規劃、城市設計等方面的有關學位)或同等學歷，具備學士學位以上程度更佳；(b) 持有與設計及／或植物學相關學科(例如樹藝學、建築、生物學、植物學、林木學、園藝學、園境建築、園境管理、園境科學、城市規劃、城市設計)的認可專業資格；(c) 最少有三年高層管理經驗。如具備制訂政策的經驗(包括熟悉制訂和推行綠化、園境及樹木管理政策及作業方式的多方面政策考慮因素)則更佳；(d) 充分認識綠化、園境及樹木管理在策劃、設計、推行、管理、護養和監察等方面的事宜，並具備相關的運作經驗；(e) 具備卓越領導、分析和組織才能；(f) 具備良好人際關係與溝通技巧；(g) 具備國際視野，長於策略性思維，且積極進取，有志於倡導新的策略性政策方向，能令香港市區持續發展更綠化的環境；以及 (h) 精通中英雙語，能操流利普通話更佳。(不擅中文的人士亦可申請，但在最後遴選階段如應徵者所有條件相同，通曉中英文的應徵者會獲優先考慮。) 非香港特別行政區(香港特區)永久居民也可申請，但只會在政府未能覓得合適和合資格的香港特區永久居民人選時，方會獲得聘用。

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.