Civil Servants

Survey Officer (Land)

地政总署

Closing Date: 2022-05-16 23:59
$22,725 per month
 

Stories

Wong Sau-lei, Survey Officer (Land), said, “A Survey Officer is required to work outdoors and also in office. So it suits my active yet quiet personality.”

Lau Chi-wun, Survey Officer (Land), said, “And it is a stable civil service job, providing civil service benefits like housing and medical benefits. So it has attracted many young people to join.

Please watch the video for more information about the work and promotion prospects of the post of Survey Officer (Land).

Organisation chart
Official recruitment page

Salary History

Job Vacancies History
1. Survey Officer (Land) $22,725 per month 2020-05
2. Contract Survey Officer (Land) $19,930 per month 2019-10
3. 測量主任(產業) $21,585 per month 2019-09
4. 測量主任(攝影測量) $21,585 per month 2019-03
5. 測量主任(土地) $21,585 per month 2018-10

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have
(a) a Higher Diploma in Geomatics/Land Surveying and Geoinformatics, or a Diploma/Higher Certificate in Land Surveying and Cartography, from a Hong Kong Polytechnic University/Polytechnic, the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education or a Technical College/Technical Institute, or equivalent [Note (1)] ;
(b) met the language proficiency requirements of “Level 2” or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [Note (2)], or equivalent; and
(c) a pass result in Basic Law Test (BLT) [Note (3)].
Remarks
(1) Candidates without the requisite academic qualification stated in entry requirement (a) above, but who are undergoing studies with a view to obtaining the requisite qualification in the 2021/22 academic year may also apply; if selected, appointment will be subject to their obtaining the requisite academic qualification within the 2021/22 academic year.
(2) For civil service appointment purpose, “Grade C” and “Grade E” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 3” and “Level 2” respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
(3) All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their Basic Law knowledge. A pass result in the BLT is an entry requirement for civil service jobs requiring non-degree / non-professional qualifications at or above completion of secondary education level. Only those candidates who have passed the BLT will be considered for appointment. Attaining a score at or above 53 out of the full mark of 100 (i.e. getting at least 8 out of 15 questions correct) will be deemed to have a pass result in BLT. The BLT result will also constitute an appropriate weighting in a candidate’s overall assessment. For candidates who have not taken the BLT or have not attained a pass result in the BLT at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the BLT during the recruitment process.
 

Duties

A Survey Officer (Land) is mainly deployed on –
(a) carrying out surveying tasks including field surveying, computing, data processing and plotting;
(b) undertaking Land Information System related data input and updating work;
(c) undertaking Common Spatial Data Infrastructure related data collection, input, updating and analysing work; and
(d) checking plans and spatial data.

(Note: May be posted to other government departments, required to work irregular hours, work in any part of Hong Kong and work outdoor in heavy traffic, hilly and remote areas, and in inclement weather conditions.)

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 9 (HK$22,725 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 22 (HK$44,555 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 contact 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

(a) 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).
(b) Completed application forms, together with photocopies of certificates and transcripts in support of academic qualifications and proof of working experience, should reach the contact address stated below on or before the closing date for applications with the envelope clearly marked “Application for the post of Survey Officer (Land)”.
(c) Online application can be made through the Civil Service Bureau's website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Candidates who apply online should submit copies of their certificates and transcripts in support of academic qualifications and proof of working experience with the envelope clearly marked “Application for the post of Survey Officer (Land)” within one week after the closing date for applications to the contact address stated below. The online application number should be quoted on the envelope and on every page of the copies of supporting documents.
(d) Applications which are incomplete, late or submitted by fax or e-mail, not duly signed or not made in the prescribed form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)] will NOT be considered. If the required supporting documents are not provided, insufficient or are submitted after the above specified dates, such applications may NOT be considered.
(e) If the application is submitted by post, the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission of the application form and copies of the supporting documents. This department will not accept any unpaid or underpaid mail items. 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.
(f) Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about 10 to 12 weeks from the closing date for application. This period may be longer in exceptional circumstances when a large number of applications are received or when there are other complications. Invitations may be issued by email. Applicants are encouraged to provide their personal Internet e-mail addresses on their application forms. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Enquiry

Job No.: 45497
Address: Appointments Registry, Lands Department, 21/F., North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Telephone: 2231 4012 / 2231 3182
Closing Date 2022-05-16 23:59
Publish Date 2022-04-29

Job Summary

Survey Officer (Land)
地政总署
Master Pay Scale Point 9 (HK$22,725 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 22 (HK$44,555 per month)
Telephone: 2231 4012 / 2231 3182
Closing Date: 2022-05-16 23:59