An Assistant Inspector (Telecommunications) is mainly deployed on –

(a) processing licence applications, supporting the handling of enquiries and complaints relating to telecommunications regulatory and licensing matters, inspecting and assisting in certification of equipment and installations;
(b) investigating radio interference, monitoring radio frequency spectrum, conducting radio frequency electromagnetic radiation measurement, operating and maintaining radio detection equipment, and assisting in conducting radio and radar surveys on board ships and radio operator certificate examinations;
(c) assisting in investigation on cases, conducting raid/road block operations and enforcement actions pertinent to the enforcement of relevant ordinances;
(d) assisting in technical appraisal of telecommunications and broadcasting transmission plans, systems and networks, and classifying import/export products;
(e) providing operational support for the processing, reviewing and/or investigation of cases in relation to anti-competitive conduct, mergers and acquisitions in the telecommunications industry, misleading or deceptive conduct and unfair trade practices under the purview of the Office of the Communications Authority;
(f) inspecting buildings for collection of data on space of buildings for installation of equipment by operators and answering related public enquiries;
(g) assisting in the co-ordination of road opening works, installations of radio base stations at government sites/venues and use of hilltop sites and other telecommunications facilities, inspecting telecommunications systems, and conducting mobile network coverage surveys and investigating technical complaints; and
(h) investigating cases of damage to underground telecommunications facilities and taking enforcement actions under the Telecommunications Ordinance.

(Remarks: Assistant Inspector (Telecommunications) may be required to work shifts and overtime)

Candidates [See Note (1)] should have –

(a) (i) a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronic and Information Engineering, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Information and Communications Technology or Telecommunications Engineering from a Hong Kong polytechnic/polytechnic university, the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education or technical college/technical institute, or equivalent; or
(ii) a Maritime Radiocommunications General Certificate; or
(iii) a First Class or Second Class Radio Electronic Certificate from the Communications Authority, or equivalent;

(b) three years’ relevant post-qualification working experience in the electronic engineering, telecommunications, broadcasting or information technology fields;

(c) knowledge of radio or line communications theory and practice, radio/electronic equipment, developments in telecommunications technology and services, and the ability to operate test equipment;

(d) met the language proficiency requirements of ‘Level 2’ [See Note (2)] 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; and

(e) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [See Note (3)].

Candidates are expected to –

(a) have good command of English and Chinese, plus work-related Putonghua knowledge;
(b) have good interpersonal and communications skills; and
(c) be able to work independently under pressure and tight schedule.