The main duties include:

• (a)assisting in conducting fieldwork inspection such as collecting samples, carrying bulky equipment items and arranging relevant safety measures;
• (b)calibration and preparation of field equipment, cleaning and housekeeping of laboratory ware and field equipment;
• (c)providing clerical support, such as compiling statistics, inputting and processing data and preparing training materials;
• (d)providing logistic support (such as reception counter service, dispatching service and venue set-up); and
• (e)performing outdoor duties (such as site operation).

Candidates should have –

• (a)completed Secondary 5, or equivalent;
• (b)at least one year’s full time working experience, preferably related to environmental management or fieldwork;
• (c)Level 2 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 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); (d) outdoor work experience; and (e) ability to lift heavy objects. Candidates invited for interview will be required to sit for a trade test (e.g. to lift a heavy object of about 20 kg) on the date of interview. Proficiency in using computer applications (such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint) and word processing in Chinese and English will be an advantage.