[Gov] Part-time Senior Inspector

A Part-time Senior Inspector is mainly deployed to –
(a) provide plan approval training of hull ships for Ship Inspectors and Assistant Ship Inspectors in the Plan Approval Competency Scheme;
(b) serve as mentor in the Naval Architecture Mentorship scheme;
(c) handle drawing approval matters;
(d) advise on upgrading and revisions on drawing approval standards and the work quality;
(e) assist Surveyor of Ships to communicate with ship owners and professionals on general enquiry and matters concerning drawing approval of local vessels; and
(f) discharge any other duties as and when required as assigned by seniors.

Candidates should have –
(a) a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Naval Architecture from a Hong Kong polytechnic, polytechnic university, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, technical institute/college, or equivalent;
(b) at least 15 years’ full-time post-qualification working experience related to naval architecture. Relevant work experience in the government or public bodies would be an advantage; and
(c) 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 (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [See Note (2)].

Successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for 12 months.

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 the closing date for application.

Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.

After submission of online application, applicants should submit copies of the required supporting documents mentioned below by e-mail to recruitment@mardep.gov.hk on or before 9 October 2026. The title of the post being applied for and the online application number should be quoted in the e-mail subject and on the copies of the supporting documents.

The required supporting documents are as follows –
(a) copies of certificates and transcripts showing the subjects studied in support of the academic qualification; and
(b) copies of supporting documents of work experience showing the nature of work / positions held.

If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as required, their applications will not be considered. Applicants must provide their e-mail addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation by e-mail in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application (applicants are responsible for ensuring that the provided e-mail addresses can receive the invitations). 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 requirements irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the civil service.
(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) 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.
(f) 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”.
(g) Academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. Holders of such qualifications should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by e-mail to the Marine Department.
(h) Towards the application deadline, our online system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your online application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.