The main duties include :

• (a)planning, implementing and coordinating the Programme on Source Separation of Waste and other promotion programmes and projects on waste reduction and recycling;
• (b)recruiting housing estates/ buildings/ institutions/ commercial and industrial organizations to participate in these programmes;
• (c)maintaining and enhancing the database of the Programmes, as well as performing data collection and analysis related to the Programmes;
• (d)planning, coordinating the development and monitoring the operations of recycling centres and collection points under the Community Recycling Network;
• (e)guiding and collaborating with Non-Government Organizations and District Councils to undertake various waste reduction and recycling projects;
• (f)overseeing waste recovery survey and performing waste recovery data statistics and analysis;
• (g)maintaining and supporting EPD’s Waste Reduction Website; and
• (h)performing any other waste reduction & recycling, waste management and environmental protection related duties. The hours and venues of work may be varied having regarded to the operational needs of the department. The successful candidate may be required to
• (a)work irregular hours and overtime, including evenings and weekends; and
• (b)work with computers and occasionally outdoors.

Candidates should have –

• (a)a Hong Kong degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent;
• (b)minimum four years' relevant full-time post-qualifications working experience in waste reduction, recovery/recycling, waste facilities management or other related practices;
• (c)met the language proficiency requirement of Level 3 (Note) 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;
• (d)good English and Chinese writing skills, fluency in spoken English and Cantonese and proficiency in Putonghua; and
• (e)knowledge of and experience in gathering information, networking and presentation.