• (a)To be responsible for the overall co-ordination and formulation of implementation strategy and execution plan of bringing the collection, recycling, delivery and treatment of waste under the same roof;
• (b)To liaise, co-ordinate and work with relevant government bureaux and departments including the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department to take forward the matter for example legal, financial resources, manpower, staff management, contract management and other administrative support issues etc.;
• (c)To engage in long-term review and planning of waste management facilities with a view to enhancing existing waste facilities such as refuse collection points (RCPs) into integrated waste management facilities for one-stop collection and recycling of household refuse for greater cost-effectiveness and enhanced support for community recycling;
• (d)To oversee and liaise with government bureaux and departments and stakeholders to prepare for the implementation of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) charging in particular those concerning interface with waste collection services including but not limited to RCP upgrading and application of information technology on waste collection vehicles; and
• (e)To assist in assessing and mapping out interfacing issues among the transfer of government services, the government-wide re-organisation of policy functions and the implementation of MSW charging, with a view to taking forward the review of MSW charging after its implementation.; and
• (f)To perform any other duties as assigned.

Other Job-related Requirements: The hours and venues of work may be varied having regard to the operational needs of the Department. The successful candidate may be required to work irregular hours and overtime, including evenings and weekends.

Applicants should have: –

• (a)an accredited Higher Diploma or Associate Degree in Biology, Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Nutrition Science or a related science subject from a Hong Kong tertiary institution, or equivalent;
• (b)met the language proficiency requirement of Level 2 (Note) 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’ in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth); (c) at least 15 years of management experiences in a senior executive or managerial position undertaking administrative responsibility, project management, secretariat support and strategic planning in policy formulation and liaison work, preferably in the government or public bodies; (d) previous work exposure or experiences in the policy formulation and operation of waste collection, waste treatment and processing, management of waste treatment facilities etc.; (e) ample knowledge and a clear understanding on the policy of Municipal Solid Waste charging; and (f) strong analytical and organisational capabilities to work independently as well as good communication and interpersonal skills.