Field Officer II (Livestock)

Duties:
A Field Officer II (Livestock) is mainly deployed to perform duties relating to livestock production and wildlife conservation work; carry out health and husbandry surveys; and undertake related regulatory duties and extension work.

(Note: May be required to work in any parts of Hong Kong; work shifts, carry out stand-by duties and stay overnight away from their base; drive a departmental vehicle, and wear uniform, if on regulatory work.)

Entry Requirements:
Candidates should have
(a)(i) a diploma or higher certificate in natural or applied science or a related subject from a Hong Kong polytechnic/polytechnic university or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education/technical institute/technical college, or equivalent; or (ii) a recognised diploma from an agricultural or forestry school/college, or equivalent, and one year’s practical experience in farming or countryside/flora/wildlife management;
(b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (Note 1); and
(c) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (Note 2).

Pay:
Master Pay Scale Point 8 ($24,060) to Master Pay Scale Point 21 ($47,950) per month

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.

How to Apply:
Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (<https://www.csb.gov.hk>) on or before 2 October 2026. Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms. Your application will NOT be considered if late, submitted in person, by post, by fax or by email, or if you fail to provide in G.F. 340 all information as requested or it is not clear from your statements that you have the minimum qualifications, training, experience or other requirements for the job. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in about twelve to sixteen weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

For candidates holding qualifications obtained from academic institutions outside Hong Kong, copies of diplomas/certificates, transcripts of studies and official documents issued by the relevant academic institutions stating the mode of delivery of the study programmes should be submitted to the designated e-mail address (<[email hidden]>) on or before 9 October 2026 with “Application for the post of Field Officer II (Livestock)” stated in the email subject. The online application number should also be quoted in the e-mail and every page of the supporting documents.

Candidates who hold academic qualifications awarded by local institutions/ Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority are not required to submit photocopies of the official transcripts and certificates at this stage of application.