1. To co-ordinate and conduct research, and to manage and supervise overseas and local consultants with a view to (a) formulating an investigation protocol/sampling protocol for investigation of non-compliance of inside services plumbing material; (b) formulating sampling protocol/regime for drinking water quality compliance; (c) developing a drinking water standard for Hong Kong, and (d) reviewing and auditing Water Safety Plan (WSP) of WSD including development of WSP for buildings for Hong Kong; 2. To liaise with International Expert Panel on Drinking Water Safety (IEP) via secretariat of IEP on the study findings and recommendation; 3. To engage and consult stakeholders (including DEVB, Department of Health (DH), Housing Department, the trade, etc) related to the review, studies, findings and recommendations in respect of water safety and related issues; 4. To provide high-level strategic professional input on matters related to water supply and water safety issues; and 5. To oversee the Quality Assurance System of the WSD Water Science Division.

Candidates should have: (a) a relevant degree at Master level or higher in chemistry, microbiology, health science, toxicology or other water science-related subjects, from a Hong Kong university or equivalent. Having a recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline with water science-related background would be an advantage; (b) at least seven years' aggregated experience in a managerial position in a drinking water utility undertaker (including Government entity), drinking water regulator or as consultants engaged in providing consultancy service to a drinking water utility undertaker or regulator; (c) experience in the development of drinking water quality standard, water sampling protocol, water safety plan in drinking water utility undertaker and buildings or other water safety-related areas. Having relevant operational experience including overseeing water science laboratory; monitoring water quality from source to consumer taps; advising on monitoring and controlling of water treatment at water treatment works; investigating into various aspects of water quality or treatment problems and advising on water quality related statutory procedures, would be an advantage; (d) good leadership, analytical and organisational capabilities; (e) good interpersonal and communication skills; and (f) a strong command of English and Chinese. Notwithstanding, 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.