Highway Contract no.: 14/HY/2024 Highways Department Term Contract (Management and Maintenance of Roads on Hong Kong Island excluding Expressways and High Speed Roads 2025 – 2030)

We are looking for an Assistant Vegetation Inspection Officer (AVIO) to support vegetation inspections and maintenance operations on highway-registered slopes and designated planted areas.

Responsibilities:

Assist in Routine Horticultural Inspections (RHI) and Horticultural Maintenance Operations (HMO).
Support Vegetation Inspection Officers (VIO) and Senior Vegetation Inspection Officers (SVIO) in tree surveys and assessments.
Provide assistance in vegetation-related complaints and maintenance referrals.
Conduct post-weather event inspections under supervision.
Maintain and update vegetation and tree inventory records.

Requirements (Fulfill One of the Following):

Option 1: Certificate/Diploma or above in arboriculture, tree management, tree risk assessment, or landscape management (HKQF Level 3 or above).
Option 2: Recognized certification in arboriculture, such as:
Certified Arborist, Certified Arborist Utility Specialist, Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist, or Board Certified Master Arborist (International Society of Arboriculture).
Technician Member, Professional Member, or Fellow Member (Arboricultural Association, UK).
European Tree Worker or European Tree Technician (European Arboricultural Council).
General Member of the National Arborists Association of Australia (issued on or before 31 Dec 2010).
Registered Qualified Arborist, Registered Practicing Arborist, Registered Consulting Arborist, or Registered Consulting & Practicing Arborist (Arboriculture Australia).
Accredited Arborist (Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects).
Equivalent qualifications.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, career advancement opportunities with fringe benefits for the right candidates. Interested parties, please send full resume with expected salary to Ms Leung by clicking Apply Now for application.
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