(a) 處理建築圖則、施工同意書、完工證明書，以及佔用許可證和牌照／註冊的申請；實地審查施工中的建築工程，以及小型工程； (b) 處理違例建築工程、失修及危險的建築物、欠妥的排水渠、危險的斜坡及擋土構築物；並採取所需的執法行動，包括發出法定命令／通知並進行緊急工程； (c) 執行強制驗樓計劃和強制驗窗計劃； (d) 評估現有建築物的消防安全設施，並指明所須進行的消防改善工程；及 (e) 提出檢控和採取紀律行動；統籌有關上訴的回應；並進行法例檢討及研究工作。 [註：獲取錄的申請人須於戶外工作，或須輪班當值及執行不定時職務，並可能被借調往其他政府部門工作。]

(a) To process buildings plans, applications for consent to commencement of works, certificates of completion of works, applications for occupation permits and licences/registrations; and to carry out site audit checks on building works in progress and minor works; (b) To deal with unauthorized building works, dilapidated and dangerous buildings, defective drains, dangerous slopes and retaining structures; and to take necessary enforcement actions including statutory orders/notices and emergency works; (c) To administer the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme; (d) To evaluate the fire safety provisions of existing buildings and specify the required fire safety improvement works; and (e) To instigate prosecution and disciplinary actions; to coordinate responses to appeals; and to carry out legislative review and research. [Note: Successful candidates appointed are required to perform outdoor duties, may be required to work shifts or irregular hours, and may be seconded to other government departments.]