Undergoing training for 3 years and providing technical support of a geotechnical nature, including site inspection and field measurement; searching, recording and updating technical data; carrying out geotechnical calculation; preparing technical drawings; and operating instruments (including specialized instruments). Successful candidates appointed may be seconded to other government departments and may be required to work irregular hours and perform outdoor duties.

Candidates should have (a) (i) obtained a Certificate in Civil Engineering from a Hong Kong polytechnic university/polytechnic, the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education or a technical institute/technical college, or equivalent; or (ii) Level 3 or above in the Compulsory Part or Extended Part in Mathematics and Level 2 or above in four other subjects including Physics in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) [Note (2)], or equivalent or Grade C or above in Mathematics and Grade E or above in four other subjects including Physics or Engineering Science in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [Note (3)], or equivalent; and (b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent [Note (4)].