Non Civil Servants

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Project Assistant (Waste Reduction and Recycling)

环境保护署

Closing Date: 2020-06-12 23:59

Salary History

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Entry Requirements

Candidates should have / be:-
(a) (i) met the language proficiency requirement of Level 2 (Note i) 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 (Note i: \"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); and
(ii) met Level 2 / Grade E or equivalent (Note ii) or above in three other subjects in the HKDSEE or the HKCEE, or equivalent (Note ii: For appointment purpose, “Attained” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade E in Other Language subjects in the HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in the HKDSEE.)
(b) familiar with computer operations and applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and preferably Microsoft PowerPoint and/or Access as well;
(c) good command of spoken and written English and Chinese;
(d) independent, good communication skills, self-motivated and willing to learn;
(e) passionate about environmental protection, especially on waste reduction and recycling; and
(f) knowledge in contract management will be an advantage.
Remarks

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Note 1: For qualifications awarded by local institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, original / copies of the transcripts / certificates / other qualification documents are not required to be submitted at this stage of application. As for qualifications obtained from institutions outside Hong Kong, copies of the transcripts / certificates or other qualification documents should be submitted together with the completed Application Forms.

Note 2: Candidates who apply online should submit the required documents by post to the Contact Address within seven working days after the closing date of application. The online application number should be quoted on the envelope and every page of the copies of supporting documents. 

Duties

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The successful candidates will provide operational support for various waste reduction and recycling services and programmes. The main duties include:-
(a) to support on-site inspections and monitoring of recyclables collection and recycling services;
(b) to support contract management, such as data input, checking on submissions, and filing of records;
(c) to assist in trade support schemes;
(d) to assist in promoting waste reduction and recycling programmes and initiatives;
(e) to carry out general clerical and administrative works, such as arrange meetings and activities; and
(f) to perform any other duties to be assigned.

(Other Job-related Requirements: 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 (a) work irregular hours and overtime, including evenings, weekends and public holidays; (b) work outdoors; and (c) work at remote locations.)

Terms of Appointment

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

Salary and Fringe Benefits

HK$15,000 per month
14 days paid annual leave will be granted to the successful candidate. The eligibility for rest days, statutory holidays (or substitute holidays), maternity / paternity leave and sickness allowance, where appropriate, is in line with those provided for under the Employment Ordinance. A gratuity may be granted at the end of the contract period if the contract is satisfactorily completed with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, if granted, plus any contribution made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will be equal to 10% of the total basic salary received during 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 by post to the Contact Address.

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). Completed Application Forms, should reach the Contact Address by post on or before the closing date of application (Please refer to Note 1 in Note section above). Please specify the position being applied for on the envelope. To avoid delayed 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. Online applications can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau's website (http://www.csb.gov.hk) (Please refer to Note 2 in Note section above). 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. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation within twelve weeks from the closing date of application. Those who are not invited for selection interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Enquiry

Job No.: 43129
Address: Waste Reduction and Recycling Division I, Environmental Protection Department, 2/F, East Wing, Island West Transfer Station, 88 Victoria Road, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong (Attn: EO(WR)1).
Telephone: 2872 1738
Closing Date 2020-06-12 23:59
Publish Date 2020-06-04
 

Job Summary

【Fight the Virus Together ● Support Employment】
Project Assistant (Waste Reduction and Recycling)
环境保护署
HK$15,000 per month
Telephone: 2872 1738
Closing Date: 2020-06-12 23:59