• (a)To provide technical support to Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) in review and formulation of noise policies, legislation and noise standards, in particular to address construction noise;
• (b)To provide advice and input on the noise programmes and noise initiatives, including review and keeping up-to-date on quiet construction technologies, methods and equipment both locally and in the international arena;
• (c)To assist in managing studies and hire of services for different noise initiatives;
• (d)To liaise with the public, trade associations, professional bodies, engineers, contractors, environmental consultants and other government departments in connection with the services provided by the ANG;
• (e)To conduct basic, specialized and refresher training and practical workshops on the essential noise core knowledge, including technical and specialized skills and knowledge on Noise under Environmental Academy; and
• (f)To assist in the development of
  • (i)Cloud-based System for Traffic Noise Impact Assessment (TNIA) Submission for Residential Developments;
  • (ii)a new traffic noise assessment methodology that could facilitate and enhance the computation efficiency for handling complex Hong Kong spatial settings;
  • (iii)Cloud-based System for Construction Noise Management Plan (CNMP) Submission.

Other Job-related Requirements:

• (a)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
  • (i)work irregular hours and overtime, including evenings, weekends and public holidays; and
  • (ii)work outside office including outdoors.
• (b)The number of working hours is subject to the operational needs but will not exceed 17.5 hours per week. There is no guarantee on the minimum number of hours of work in any given period.

Applicants should have: –

• (a)a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, or engineering, or equivalent; and
• (b)minimum 10 years’ post-qualification working experience in the field of environmental noise including noise planning, 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.

Note: Preference will be given to applicants who possess 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.