A Fisheries Management Officer is mainly deployed on (a) performing marketing, extension, advisory, regulatory, credit, investigatory, development or training work in capture fisheries, marine and fresh water fish culture, artificial reefs and other fisheries matters; and (b) performing education, enforcement, assessment of Environment Impact Studies of projects and proposals, and advisory duties relating to marine parks, marine reserves and marine conservation. (Note: May be required to work irregular hours or shifts duties; live in the New Territories; and work and live on board a government vessel or commercial fishing vessel or her cruises.)

The applicant should have (a) a Hong Kong First or Second Class honours degree in Biological Science, Environmental Science or Marine Ecology, 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 Marine Biology or Marine Ecology, or equivalent; and (c) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE).