An Environmental Protection Inspector is mainly deployed on – (a) Enforcement (Performing duties associated with pollution complaint handling and the enforcement of environmental protection legislation): (i) investigating pollution complaints and taking follow-up actions such as issuing warnings to polluters and replies to complainants; (ii) collecting evidence and making technical sampling decision on-site; and possible court appearance as a witness in support of prosecutions; (iii) conducting compliance inspections under various legislative requirements; and (iv) processing applications for environmental permits and licences in particular carrying out technical assessment of Construction Noise Permit. (b) Technical Support & Facilities/Contracts Management (Providing field monitoring, office and laboratory based technical support for the planning, implementation and review of various environmental management programmes and improvement projects, and the management of environmental facilities): (i) assisting professional staff in conducting screening & scoping for various designated projects under Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance; (ii) undertaking pollution surveys and investigations/inspections and interpreting and presenting results for professional staff; (iii) undertaking environmental sampling and analysis; (iv) procuring, installing, calibrating, maintaining, operating scientific/technical/environmental monitoring equipment; (v) data handling/compiling, writing computer programmes and providing IT services; (vi) preparing presentation materials and reports for professional staff; (vii) responding to technical enquiries from public; (viii) undertaking environmental education activities; (ix) liaising with contractors/government departments for providing technical goods and services; and (x) monitoring contractors’ compliance with contract and environmental performance requirements. (c) Staff Management: (i) supervising junior staff for daily operations. Other Job-related Requirements : Successful candidates may be required to – (a) work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends; (b) stay overnight away from office; (c) spend time at sea; and (d) drive motor vehicles and motor boats.

Candidates should have – (a) (i) a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Civil Engineering, Chemical Technology, Computer Science, Water Pollution Control, Waste Management, Environmental Studies or a relevant science or engineering subject from a Hong Kong university, Hong Kong polytechnic, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Hong Kong technical college or Hong Kong technical institute, or equivalent; or (ii) Associate Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in a relevant discipline admitted on or after 5 December 1975; and (b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (See Note).