The Contract Field Assistant is mainly deployed on (a) patrolling marine reserve, marine parks and Geopark, and providing assistance and advice to the visitors; (b) discharging law enforcement duties, including investigations, warnings and prosecutions; (c) conducting visitor activity survey, underwater biological survey and ecological studies; (d) assisting in clerical work, data processing, maintaining record and preparing reports; (e) managing and maintaining parks facilities, patrol vessels, tools and equipment; (f) performing typhoon duties; and (g) carrying out any other relevant duties as may be required.
[May be required to work in the New Territories and have to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends, to stay overnight away from the base, and to spend most of the working hours at sea on departmental or commercial fishing vessels.]

Candidates should have (a)(i) Level 2 or equivalent (Note 1) or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) (Note 2), or equivalent; or (ii) Level 2 (Note 3) / Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) (Note 2), or equivalent; (b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 (Note 3) or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent; and (c) at least two years’ post-qualification working experience. Preference will be given to candidates with Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competency Grade 2 or above and / or a Scuba diving licence.