The Contract Field Officer is mainly deployed on 

• (a)implementing, enforcing and maintaining compliance with the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance, Cap.170, the Public Health (Animals and Birds) Ordinance, Cap.139, the Pounds Ordinance, Cap.168 etc. including carrying out enforcement operations, issuance of fixed penalty notices and processing prosecution cases;
• (b)handling official complaints and correspondence from the public and other government departments in relation to suspected violation of relevant Ordinances and arrange investigations as appropriate;
• (c)assisting to carry out studies and other operations on feral pigeon control;
• (d)assisting to organize publicity events/ develop communication materials to promote feeding ban on feral pigeons;
• (e)assisting to organize publicity events/ develop communication materials to promote feeding ban on feral pigeons;
• (f)preparing the data of various formats to be incorporated into various database systems; and
• (g)performing other duties as assigned by supervisors.

(Note 1: May be required to work irregular hours including early mornings and weekends; and drive a departmental vehicle when necessary.)

The applicant should have:

• (a)
  • (i)a diploma or higher certificate in Agricultural Science, Animal Science / Husbandry, Biology, Applied Biology, Applied Science in Animal Management or Animal Welfare, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Science or Environmental Management from a Hong Kong polytechnic or university or Institute of Vocational Education / technical college / institute, or equivalent; or
  • (ii)a recognised diploma from an agricultural or forestry school/college, or equivalent, and one year’s practical experience in farming or countryside/flora/wildlife management; and
• (b)met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 (Note 2) or above in Chinese Language and English Language in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent. Preference would be given to candidates with a valid driving licence, or those with good computer knowledge and experience in data processing.

(Note 2: ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.)