Civil Servants

Land Surveyor

地政总署

Closing Date: 2020-08-17 23:59
$64,270 per month
 

Stories

"We will utilise the pilotless aircraft to take photos for handling the work regarding the land management and the study of topographical changes, "Elsie, Land Surveyor of Lands Department.

"We will regularly utilise the fixed-wing aircraft provided by the Government Flying Service to overfly Hong Kong in order to take aerial photographs for the production of topographic map and orthophoto map, "Ben, Land Surveyor of Lands Department.

Please watch our video to find out more information about the work of Land Surveyor of Lands Department and its career prospect.

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Salary History

Job Vacancies History
1. 土地測量師 $61,060 per month 2019-08
2. 土地測量師 $61,060 per month 2018-08
3. 土地測量師 $56,755 per month 2017-07
4. 土地測量師 $54,220 per month 2016-05
5. 土地測量師 $49,495 per month 2015-01

Entry Requirements

Candidates should :
(a) be Corporate Members in the Land Surveying Division of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, or equivalent;
(b) have at least one year's appropriate post-qualification experience in the field of land surveying by 16 November 2020 [Note (1)]; 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 Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [Note (2)].
Remarks
(1) The Lands Department will consider the areas of work an applicant has been engaged in/exposed to and the level of responsibilities/participation in such work when determining the appropriateness of the post-qualification experience. Specifically, the eligible applicant should have experience in those areas of work which are related to the major duties of a Land Surveyor.
(2) The results of the Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE) papers in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) are classified as Level 2, Level 1 or Fail, with Level 2 being the highest. 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 as equivalent 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 as equivalent to Level 1 in the UC paper of the CRE. 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 as equivalent 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 as equivalent to Level 1 in the UE paper of the CRE. 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 as equivalent 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

A Land Surveyor is mainly deployed on –
(a) administering a survey unit;
(b) carrying out/checking all survey and mapping work;
(c) controlling input and use of land information data;
(d) supervising the preparation and production of survey plans; and
(e) training and supervising junior officers.

(Note: May be posted to other government departments.)

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 30 (HK$ 64,270 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 44 (HK$ 110,170 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 requirements 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 enquiry address.
(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 Centre 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 forms, together with a resume detailing relevant working experience, photocopies of certificates and transcripts in support of academic and professional qualifications and proof of working experience, should reach the enquiry address indicated on or before the closing date for application with the envelope clearly marked 'Application for the post of Land Surveyor'. Online application can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau's website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Candidates who apply online should submit their resumes detailing relevant working experience, photocopies of certificates and transcripts in support of academic and professional qualifications and proof of working experience by post with the envelope clearly marked 'Application for the post of Land Surveyor' within one week after the close of application period to the enquiry address, and the online application number should be quoted on the envelope and the copies of supporting documents. If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as requested, their applications will not be considered. Applications which are incomplete, late or not duly signed will also not be accepted. This department will not accept any unpaid or underpaid mail items. If the application is submitted by post, the Hong Kong postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission of the application form and/or copies of the supporting documents. Applicants should ensure that sufficient postage is paid to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application. Any underpaid mail items will be returned or disposed of in accordance with the established procedures of the HongKong Post. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about 6 to 8 weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. For enquiries, please call the telephone number indicated.

Enquiry

Job No.: 43326
Address: Appointments Section, Lands Department, 21/F., North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Telephone: 2231 3388 / 2231 3182
Closing Date 2020-08-17 23:59
Publish Date 2020-07-31

Job Summary

Land Surveyor
地政总署
Master Pay Scale Point 30 (HK$ 64,270 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 44 (HK$ 110,170 per month)
Telephone: 2231 3388 / 2231 3182
Closing Date: 2020-08-17 23:59