The Temporary Senior Field Assistant (Part-time) is mainly deployed on (a) operating departmental vessels; (b) assisting in operations involving red tide, water quality and other environmental pollution issues related to mariculture; (c) collecting and delivering samples for water and phytoplankton monitoring; (d) cleaning the continuous water quality monitoring systems; (e) driving departmental hired vehicles; and (f) carrying out any other relevant duties as may be required.

The applicant should have (a) a valid Local Certificate of Competency Grade 3 Coxswain and Grade 3 Engine operator or a valid certificate of competency for Government vessel; (b) 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), or equivalent; (c) at least five years’ experience on vessel operation. Preference will be given to candidates with a valid driving license (Class 1 and 2). Note: ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.