• (a)To lead and manage the Noise Policy and Retrofitting Barrier Programme Section in the Assessment and Noise Group (ANG);
• (b)To provide technical support to Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) in review and formulation of noise policies, legislation and noise standards;
• (c)To provide advice and input on the noise programmes and noise initiatives;
• (d)To provide technical support to EEB in review and formulation of noise policies for measures to address road traffic noise from existing and new roads and management of the Retrofitting Noise Barrier Programme and Low Noise Road Surface trial programme;
• (e)To manage studies and hire of services for different noise initiatives; and
• (f)To liaise with the public, engineers, contractors, environmental consultants and other government departments in connection with the services provided by the ANG.

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

• (a)work irregular hours and overtime, including evenings, Saturdays and public holidays; and
• (b)work occasionally outdoors.

Applicants should have: –

• (a)Corporate Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in Environmental or Mechanical Discipline admitted on or after 5 December 1975, or Professional Membership of the Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals Limited (HKIQEP), or Corporate Membership of the Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics (HKIOA), or equivalent;
• (b)a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, or engineering, or equivalent; and
• (c)minimum 20 years’ post-qualification working experience in the field of environmental noise including policy / legislation formulation and implementation in respect of construction noise, relevant supervisory experience in project/contract management, noise management/control, stakeholders engagement, and trade/public consultation. Preference will be given to candidates with practical experience in the development and formulation of policy related to environmental noise.