(a) 協助審查結構設計、有關詳圖、測試報告及建築記錄，並監察及進行關於地基和結構構件的測試；
(b) 協助視察樓宇和斜坡、勘測樓宇的缺損、修葺工程和違例建築工程、調查滲水源頭、安排頒布法定命令／通知／指示，以及監督由政府承建商進行的工程（包括緊急個案的工程）；
(c) 擬備施工圖則及工程費用預算、協助樓宇資料記錄的管理及整理統計資料的工作，並協助處理上訴、檢控和紀律研訊事宜；及
(d) 協助進行有關樓宇安全、小型工程監管制度、強制驗樓計劃及強制驗窗計劃的公眾教育和宣傳事宜。

[註：獲取錄的申請人須於戶外工作，或須輪班當值及不定時執行職務，在颱風、暴雨及其他緊急事故期間執行職務，並可能被借調往其他政府部門工作。]

(a) To assist in checking structural design and details, test reports and construction records, and in witnessing and carrying out of tests on foundation and structural elements;
(b) To assist in carrying out inspection of buildings and slopes, surveying defects, repair works and unauthorised building works, investigating sources of water seepage, arranging issue of statutory orders / notices / directions, and supervising works, including emergency cases, carried out by the government contractors;
(c) To prepare working drawings and cost estimates, to assist in records management and statistical collation of building information as well as providing assistance in appeal, prosecution and disciplinary proceedings; and
(d) To assist in public education and publicity on matters relating to building safety, Minor Works Control System, Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme.
[Note: Successful candidates appointed are required to perform outdoor duties, may be required to work shifts or irregular hours, may be required to perform duties during tropical typhoons, rainstorms and other emergencies and may be seconded to other government departments.]