DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 

Assistant Technical Officer (Ref. 20081709-E) 

Duties 

The appointee will be responsible for all technical tasks related to computer usage and information technology service for the Department. He/She will be required to:

(a) design, develop, implement and update the departmental website;

(b) manage and maintain social media channel accounts;

(c) assist in the design of marketing materials using high-end software;

(d) perform administration duties, such as drafting technical/user manual, maintaining information technology inventory and procurement;

(e) provide information technology related support to academic, teaching, technical, general staff members as well as research personnel of the Department;

(f) provide information technology support to departmental events; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the head of department or his/her delegates.

Qualifications: 

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Multimedia Technology or other related disciplines;

(b) at least three years’ relevant information technology technical support experience, preferably in a tertiary institution;

(c) knowledge of current trends in information technology and be familiar with commonly used software and web programming;

(d) the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua);

(e) experience in maintaining and providing support for web-based database applications and managing network devices; and

(f) strong analytical skills, and good interpersonal and communication skills.
 
Remuneration and Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. 

Application 

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Consideration of applications will commence on 26 August 2020 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.