(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(i)輪班當值及不定時執行職務;(ii)在熱帶氣旋、暴雨及其他緊急事故期間執行職務;並(iii)可能調職至其他政府部門。]

(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 (i) work shifts or irregular hours; (ii) perform duties during tropical cyclones, rainstorms and other emergencies; and (iii) be posted to other government departments.]