Operations and Training Officer

公務員事務局; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 321,000 - 737,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Service Bureau is advertising a position with the Civil Aid Service (Auxiliary Service). The role involves providing administrative support, organizing training and educational programmes, and performing emergency service duties.

Candidates must meet HKDSEE/HKCEE equivalence and language requirements and be prepared to work irregular hours in uniforms. The appointment includes probationary terms and membership in the CAS Auxiliary Service, with potential for shifts including evenings and

Qualifications

• HKDSEE Level 2 or equivalent in five subjects, or HKCEE Level 2/Grade E in five subjects.
• Language proficiency Level 2 or above in Chinese and English; fluent Cantonese and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Operations and Training Section and CAS at the unit level.
• Conduct training and activities for CAS members, cadets, staff of government departments and NGOs, and public education programmes.
• Perform operational duties and emergency services related to disasters and major emergencies.
• Supervise the use of CAS accommodation.
• Manage and supervise the performance of Operations and Training Assistants.

Skills

Language proficiency

Aptitude for teaching

Training supervision

Planning & organizing training

Civil defence knowledge

Job description

Salary: Master Pay Scale Point 11 ($28,790) per month to Master Pay Scale Point 28 ($66,075) per month.

Entry Requirements

• (a) (i) Level 2 or equivalent [Note (1)] or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) [Note (2)], or equivalent; or (ii) Level 2 [Note (3)] / Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [Note (2)], or equivalent;
• (b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [Note (3)] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese and English;
• (c) an aptitude for teaching and the ability to plan and organise training activities, and to supervise others;
• (d) general knowledge of civil defence, youth work, outdoor activities or a properly established workmanship; and
• (e) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [Notes (4) & (5)].

Note: (1) For civil service appointment purpose, ‘Attained with Distinction’ in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade C in Other Language subjects in HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 3 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in HKDSEE. ‘Attained’ in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade E in Other Language subjects in HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in HKDSEE.

(2) The subjects may include Chinese Language and English Language.

(3) 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.

(4) All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the Basic Law and National Security Law Test will be considered for appointment.

(5) For candidates who have not taken the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test or have not attained a pass result in the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test during the recruitment process.

Duties

• (a) providing administrative support to an Operations and Training Section and the Civil Aid Service (CAS) (Auxiliary Service) at company level;
• (b) conducting training and activities for CAS members and cadets, staff of government departments and non-governmental organisations and organising educational programmes for the general public;
• (c) performing operational duties and emergency services related to disasters and major emergencies;
• (d) supervising the use of CAS accommodation; and
• (e) managing and supervising the performance of Operations and Training Assistants.

On appointment, a successful candidate is required to become a member in the CAS Auxiliary Service. He / she may be required to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and general holidays, and is required to wear uniform.

Terms of Appointment: A successful candidate will be appointed either on trial or on probationary terms as appropriate.

General Notes

• (a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless they were first appointed on civil service terms of appointment before 1 July 1997 and have continued in service without a break.
• (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 the related tests/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 related tests/interview 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. Applicants should submit copies of their diplomas / certificates, official transcripts of studies and official documents stating the mode of delivery (e.g. full time / part time, on campus / distance learning, etc.) of the study programmes by post to the below contact address.
• (j) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the Job-related Performance Tests. Candidates must pass each test before progression to the next selection process and the Interview. Pass in the Physical Fitness and Functional Test is required before appointment.
• (k) 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.

Contact Address: General Office, 4/F, Civil Aid Service Headquarters, 8 To Wah Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon