Civil Servants

Electrical and Mechanical Engineer

机电工程署

Closing Date: 2020-02-20 23:59
$66,945 per month
 

Salary History

Job Vacancies History
1. 機電工程師 $66,945 per month 2018-08
2. 機電工程師 $62,225 per month 2017-04
3. 機電工程師 $59,445 per month 2015-09
4. 機電工程師 $54,265 per month 2014-03
5. 機電工程師 $52,220 per month 2012-09

Entry Requirements

Candidates should (a) possess Corporate Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Electrical or Mechanical Discipline) elected after 5 December 1975, or equivalent; (b) have a pass result in the Aptitude Test in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE); and (c) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 1 results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the CRE, or equivalent [See Notes (1) & (2)].

Remarks
(1) Candidates who have sat for the CRE for more than one time should submit the best CRE results they have obtained.

(2) (i) The results of the Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE) papers in the CRE are classified as Level 2, Level 1 or Fail, with Level 2 being the highest.
(ii) For civil service appointment purpose, Level 5 or above in Chinese Language of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE); or Grade C or above in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 2 in the UC paper of the CRE. Level 4 in Chinese Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade D in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the HKALE, are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 1 in the UC paper of the CRE.
(iii) Level 5 or above in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade C or above in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade C or above in English Language of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (GCE A Level), are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 2 in the UE paper of the CRE. Level 4 in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade D in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade D in English Language of the GCE A Level, are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 1 in the UE paper of the CRE.
(iv) Applicants with an overall band of 6.5 or above with no subtest score below band 6 obtained in the same sitting in the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the two-year validity period of the test result are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 2 in the UE paper of the CRE. The IELTS test result must be valid on any date during the application period.

(3) For the purpose of heightening public awareness of the Basic Law (BL) and promoting a culture of learning of BL in the community, applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their BL knowledge. The BL test result will constitute an appropriate weighting in a candidate’s overall assessment.
 

Duties

An Electrical and Mechanical Engineer is mainly deployed on the following types of work at the professional level - (a) law enforcement, regulatory services and advisory services; (b) operation and maintenance of systems and equipment plus improvement projects/works; and (c) design, procurement, project management and other technical consultancy services in the electrical and mechanical engineering field. [Successful candidates may be posted to other departments and may be required: (a) to work irregular hours/in remote areas/in harsh conditions; (b) to perform shift /stand-by/on call/emergency duties; and (c) to wear uniform/protective clothing.]

Terms of Appointment

A new recruit will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Master Pay Scale Point 32 ($66,945 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 44 ($105,175 per month)

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) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.
(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) The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.
(f) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.
(g) 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.
(h) 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 further shortlisting. 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”.
(i) 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 mail to the above contact address. For applicants who apply on-line, they should submit copies of the required supporting documents by post to the enquiry address on or before 27 February 2020. The on-line application number should be quoted on the envelope and copies of the supporting documents.
(j) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.

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 Recruitment and Promotion Section, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, 7/F, 3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong not later than 20 February 2020. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application. Please specify ”Application for the post of Electrical and Mechanical Engineer” 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. On-line applications can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Your application will not be considered if late, submitted by fax or email, or if you fail to provide in G.F. 340 the information as required for consideration of your application or if it is not clear from your statements that you have met the minimum entry requirements for this post.

Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms. Applicants who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation anytime during the ten-week period from the closing date for application. Invitation to the recruitment interview will be issued by email. Please ensure that accurate email address is provided and that your email account can receive incoming emails properly. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Enquiry

Job No.: 42723
Address: Recruitment and Promotion Section, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, 7/F, 3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Telephone: 2808 3823
Closing Date 2020-02-20 23:59
Publish Date 2020-02-07

Job Summary

Electrical and Mechanical Engineer
机电工程署
Master Pay Scale Point 32 ($66,945 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 44 ($105,175 per month)
Telephone: 2808 3823
Closing Date: 2020-02-20 23:59

Career Path

Payscale ref. : Directorate Pay Scale 2022