(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.]

(a) (i) Corporate Members of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (Building Surveying Division) or equivalent, plus one year’s appropriate post-qualification experience; or (ii) Members of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects or equivalent; and (b) “Level 1” results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English), or equivalent results, and a pass result in the Aptitude Test in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE). (See Note)