[Gov] Waterworks Chemist

A Waterworks Chemist is mainly deployed on (a) supervising the work and staff of unit and laboratory, monitoring water quality and conducting chemical, bacteriological, biological and radiological examinations, and advising on and controlling treatment processes at waterworks installations; (b) analysing water quality data and investigating various aspects of problems related to water safety, water quality or treatment; (c) undertaking radiation monitoring programme, handling radioactive substances and radiological protection matters, and advising on statutory procedures; (d) training staff in laboratory and field work; and (e) performing other duties as assigned by the Chief Waterworks Chemist.

Candidates should have -
(a)(i) a First or Second Class Honours degree in Chemistry from a Hong Kong university or equivalent with at least 2/3 of the total number of units or papers taken in Chemistry; and
(ii)two years' relevant post-graduate experience in chemical testing or chemistry related field;
OR
(i)a First or Second Class Honours degree in Chemistry from a Hong Kong university or equivalent with at least 1/2 of the total number of units or papers taken in Chemistry; and
(ii)a Master degree in Chemistry from a Hong Kong university or equivalent;
(b)a pass result in the Aptitude Test (AT) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) (See Note (a));
(c)met the language proficiency requirements of 'Level 1' results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE)) in the CRE or equivalent (See Note (a)); and
(d)a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law test (BLNST) (See Note (b)).

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.

Applicants MUST apply online through the G.F.340 Online Application System under the Recruitment portal of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk) on or before 11 September 2026.

Applications which are incomplete, or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by email will NOT be processed.

Candidates should submit supporting documents mentioned in Notes item (c) by email to recruit1@wsd.gov.hk on or before 18 September 2026. Please specify "Application for Waterworks Chemist" and the on-line application number as generated by the G.F.340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (i) in the subject line of your email; and (ii) on every page of the supporting documents. If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as required, their applications will not be considered.

Candidates who are selected for interview will receive an invitation by email normally within six to ten weeks from the closing date for application. Please ensure that your email address is accurately provided. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

(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 requirement 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 https://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 recruit1@wsd.gov.hk.
(j) Civil service vacancies information contained in this column is also available on the GovHK on the Internet at https://www.gov.hk.
(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.