Hydrographer is responsible to the Assistant Director of Marine (Planning & Services) for –
(a) planning and organising hydrographic surveying of the Hong Kong waters;
(b) co-ordinating surveys in support of dredging, oceanographic studies and cable laying;
(c) co-ordinating the collection and compilation of hydrographic data for navigational charts and publications and other applications to meet standards and requirements of the International Hydrographic Organisation and the International Maritime Organisation;
(d) overseeing the production and distribution of charts and publications;
(e) directing operations to search, locate and chart new dangers to navigation in the Hong Kong waters;
(f) overseeing the planning, establishment and operation of the East Asia Hydrographic Commission Regional Electronic Navigational Charts Coordinating Centre; and
(g) representing the Government at the International Hydrographic Organisation and other international or regional hydrographic organisations.

Candidates should have –
(a) a post-graduate qualification in Hydrographic Surveying from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent; and
(b)(i) a Corporate Membership in the Land Surveying Division of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, or equivalent; or
(ii) a Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1 (Master Mariner) issued by the Director of Marine, or equivalent; and
(c) over 10 years’ work experience of which 5 years must be holding a responsible position in –
(i) mapping, charting or hydrographic surveying; or
(ii) hydrographic and related field; and
(d) proven managerial ability and practical experience in his field of specialisation; and
(e) strong command of spoken and written Chinese and English; and
(f) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [See Note (ii)].