The main duties include: (a) processing funding applications for Environment and Conservation Fund, monitoring projects and handling duties related to environmental education and promotion; and (b) handling duties related to publicity and promotion; and (c) handling secretariat work and general administration and any other duties as assigned.

Candidates should have – (a) a Hong Kong degree or equivalent; (b) minimum two years' relevant full time post-qualifications working experience in environmental education and promotion, office administration or project management, preferably in conducting environmental education activities, processing funding applications or monitoring progress of funded projects; (c) Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (Note: 'Grade C' in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to 'Level 3' in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth). (Other Job-related Requirements: The hours and venues of work may be varied having regard to the operational needs of the department. The successful candidate may be required to (a) work irregular hours and overtime, including evenings and weekends; (b) work on shift; (c) use Putonghua in discharging duties; and (d) work occasionally outdoors.)