(a) To process structural plans, applications for consent to commencement of works, certificates of completion of works and applications for 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 specify the required structural works in relation to fire safety improvement of existing buildings; 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 Institution of Engineers (Structural or Civil Discipline), elected after 5 December 1975 [Note (1)]; or (ii) have qualification being recognized by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers as equivalent; 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 the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [Note(2)].