The Nature Conservation Officer is mainly deployed on (a) performing forestry and vegetation management work; (b) planning, managing, developing and protecting Country Parks, Hong Kong Geopark, Hong Kong Wetland Park and Special Areas; (c) undertaking fauna, flora, endangered species, geological and landscape conservation work, including law enforcement, education, advisory duties, and ecological baseline studies; (d) assessing and monitoring ecological aspect of environmental impact assessment process; and (e) undertaking applied research in various discipline. (Note: May be required to work irregular hour; perform shift duties and emergency duties related to hill fires, typhoon duties or other natural disasters.)

Candidates should have (a) a Hong Kong First or Second Class honours degree in an appropriate subject in Applied or Natural Science, Geography, Earth Science, or equivalent; (b) three years' post-graduate experience in an appropriate field or a Hong Kong Higher Degree or post-graduate Diploma in an appropriate subject in Applied or Natural Science, or equivalent; and (c) Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent.