An Explosives Officer II is mainly deployed on the following types of work and assisting in the training of staff: (a) enforcing legislation relating to manufacture, storage, conveyance and use of explosives for rock blasting, film shooting, theatrical performances, fireworks displays and other usage; (b) undertaking duties in connection with the delivery of explosives, and site auditing of blasting work and explosives stores; and (c) assisting in the management of Government explosives depot(s). [Note: Successful candidates are required to undergo training on job related duties and may need to attend training courses from time to time. They may be posted to other departments and may also be required to (a) work in remote areas and/or in harsh conditions; (b) work irregular hours; (c) perform shift duties, stand-by duties, on-call duties and/or emergency duties; and (d) wear uniform or protective clothing, and carry mobile phone on duty.]

Candidates should have (a) obtained a Diploma or Higher 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; 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 (1)].