Environmental Protection Department Hiring for Part-time Assistant Job at Hong Kong Full Time

Salary:

HK$73 per hour

Entry Requirements:

Applicants should have –

(a) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 (Note 1) 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;

(b) Level 2 / Grade E or above in Mathematics in the HKDSEE or the HKCEE;

(c) proficiency in the use of computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint;

(d) good Chinese and English typing skills; and

(e) ability to lift bulky equipment.

Note:

(1) “Grade E” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 2” in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

(2) Candidates invited for interview may be required to sit for a written test on knowledge of computer software and a trade test.

(3) Preference will be given to candidates who possess relevant working experience and are familiar with the use of Microsoft Access and Excel.

Duties:

(a) To perform data entry and checking;

(b) To provide logistics support to the office and laboratory and to perform general clerical work such as filing;

(c) To assist in carrying out field operation including carrying equipment, accessories and other items;

(d) To assist in taking photos/videos; and

(e) To perform other outdoor duties such as dispatch of documents.

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 during irregular hours and overtime, including evenings, weekends and public holidays; and (ii) work occasionally 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.

Terms of Appointment:

The successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for not more than one year.

Fringe Benefits

The candidate is not entitled to any fringe benefit normally applicable to a full time staff under the Employment Ordinance (including but not limit to 14-day paid annual leave, rest days, statutory holidays (or substitute holidays), maternity / paternity leave and sickness allowance, etc.), unless the employment undertaken by the employee for the Government constitutes a “continuous contract”. No gratuity will be granted at the end of the contract period.

General Notes:

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise. (b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race. (c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service. (d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made. (e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview. (f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau’s website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”. (g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates to the above enquiry address by post on or before 6 July 2022 (as per postmark date).

How to apply:

Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Applications submitted in person or by post should reach the Enquiry Address on or before the closing date for application. Please specify the position being applied for on the envelope. To avoid delay or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage. Applications which are late, incomplete/without the relevant supporting documents as required or submitted by fax/email may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms. Online applications can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation within eight weeks from the closing date for application. This period may be longer in exceptional circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received or when there are other complications. Those who are not invited for selection interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Contact Address:

Environmental Protection Department, 33/F., Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. [Attn.: I(MS)51]

Enquiry Telephone:

2594 6538

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):

29/06/2022 23:59:00

Web Site of

Application via Internet:

Available

Advertising Date

15/06/2022