DEVB - Works Branch (98)

Permanent Secretary for Development (Works)
(3509 8278)

To assist Secretary for Development (SDEV) in steering the transformation of Kowloon East into an attractive, alternative Central Business District
To assist SDEV in formulating policies in regard to increasing land supply initiative, procurement strategy, slope safety, lift safety, flood prevention, water supply, greening, landscape, tree management and the delivery of the Public Works Programme; and to ensure the efficient implementation of such policies
To assist SDEV in securing support of the public and Legislative Council (LegCo); and in dealing with LegCo businesses
To housekeep Architectural Services Department, Civil Engineering and Development Department, Drainage Services Department, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department and Water Supplies Department
To provide strategic input to directorate succession planning and leadership development in respect of Works group of departments and to steer and implement re-organisation plans where necessary
To serve as Controlling Officer for resources allocated to Works Branch and to ensure their proper deployment
To oversee liaison with the construction industry, in particular in regard to co-operation with the Construction Industry Council and the Construction Workers Registration Authority
To explore opportunities for co-operation between stakeholders of the local construction industry and their Mainland counterparts and to promote local professional services outside Hong Kong
To assist SDEV in formulating policies in regard to development-related heritage conservation so as to enable a close interface between development and heritage conservation
To manage staff resources in Works Branch

Deputy Secretary (Works) 1
(3509 8272)

To oversee the formulation of policies and strategies on heritage conservation, oversee the work of the Commissioner for Heritage’s Office as well as provide policy guidance to the Antiquities and Monuments Office
To oversee the formulation of policies and strategies on greening, landscape and tree management and co-ordinate their implementation across government departments
To oversee the provision of support to and liaison with the statutory Construction Industry Council
To oversee the implementation of the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund
To assist in the formulation of policies and initiatives on matters relating to construction manpower development
To oversee branch administration, resource planning, media relations and publicity matters as well as financial management of bureau resources
To monitor the overall financial management, manpower and public relations matters of the Works Group of Departments
To oversee the implementation of the construction workers registration system in conjunction with the Construction Workers Registration Board
To assist the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) to housekeep the Architectural Services Department
To assist the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) to manage the Landscape Architect Grade
To assist the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) to formulate and execute the Anti-epidemic Fund measures for the construction sector

Commissioner for Heritage
(2906 1521)

To assist Deputy Secretary (Works) 1 in the implementation and monitoring of policies on heritage conservation and to devise and take forward new initiatives on heritage conservation, including but not limited to -

(a)

implementation of the "Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme";

(b)

implementation of the heritage impact assessment mechanism for new capital works projects;

(c)

devising economic incentives for conservation of privately-owned historic buildings;

(d)

extending financial assistance on maintenance to privately-owned graded historic buildings; and

(e)

taking forward heritage conservation and revitalisation projects.

To serve as the focal point of contact on heritage conservation matters both locally and overseas
To spearhead the engagement of stakeholders and the public in the implementation of heritage conservation initiatives and to liaise with concerned organisations on related matters
To provide policy support and guidance to the Antiquities and Monuments Office
To conduct research on policies, legislation and practices on heritage conservation both locally and overseas
To oversee the handling of enquiries, complaints and suggestions from the public and media on heritage conservation matters

Chief Assistant Secretary (Works) 2
(2906 1522)

To assist Commissioner for Heritage (C for H) in the implementation and monitoring of policies on heritage conservation

To assist C for H in taking forward the "Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme" including -

(a)

overseeing the operation of the Scheme Secretariat;

(b)

examining proposals from applicants and making recommendations to the Advisory Committee on Revitalisation of Historic Buildings;

(c)

drafting agreements on tenancy and other administrative arrangements;

(d)

handling applications for grants;

(e)

overseeing the operation of successful applications and ensuring compliance of tenancy and other conditions;

(f)

monitoring the physical conditions of the historic buildings through regular inspection; and

(g)

conducting publicity activities.

To handle other heritage conservation related projects, e.g. Central Police Station project
To ensure the smooth implementation of the heritage impact assessment mechanism in new capital works projects
To implement the scheme to provide financial assistance for the maintenance works of privately-owned graded historic buildings
To assist C for H in engaging the public and stakeholders in the implementation of heritage conservation initiatives
To assist C for H in conducting research on policies, legislation and practices on heritage conservation both locally and overseas

Principal Assistant Secretary (Works) 1
(3509 8388)

To liaise with and provide support to the operation of the statutory Construction Industry Council (CIC) and to act as the focal point of liaison between the Government and the CIC
To formulate and implement construction manpower resource policies, including spearheading with the CIC and other relevant training institutions the efforts to further develop progression pathways for skilled workers to upgrade their skill, and academic and professional level, overseeing the relevant manpower forecasts for construction skilled workers, supervisors, technicians and professionals, promoting the youthful, professional and vibrant image of the industry thus attracting more new talents to the industry as well as providing policy support to the CIC in its provision of training and support for manpower development in response to industry demands
To oversee the implementation of the construction workers registration system by the CIC and provide support to the relevant boards
To provide policy support to the implementation of the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF) by the CIC and oversee the operation of the CITF
To oversee the implementation of the relief measures for the construction sector under the Anti-epidemic Fund
To coordinate within the Works Branch (in the preparation of Policy Address Supplement, Budget, etc.) and to prepare speeches for senior officials on construction-related issues

Chief Assistant Secretary (Works) 6
(3509 8336)

To provide support to the Construction Workers Registration Board under the Construction Industry Council (CIC) including monitoring CIC’s enforcement under the provisions of the Construction Workers Registration Ordinance
To assist Principal Assistant Secretary (Works) 1 in monitoring manpower situation in the local construction industry and formulating manpower resource policies and strategy including training of professionals, supervisors and workers and publicity and promotion programme to uplift the image of the construction industry
To assist in formulating and implementing manpower resource policies including education, training and qualifications of staff in professional and technical grades in the Works Group of Departments
To provide policy support to the use and development of the training facilities by the CIC, including training grounds and campuses
To assist in overseeing the implementation of the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund and providing support to its committees
To formulate policies on and manage the Graduate, Undergraduate and Vacation Training Schemes
To monitor the applications under the Supplementary Labour Scheme for importing construction workers, particularly those related to public sector works projects involving workers in specialist trades
To assist in overseeing and monitoring the CIC in implementing the relief measures for the construction sector under the Anti-epidemic Fund
To assist in housekeeping of the Architectural Services Department

Head of Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section
(3509 8271)

To assist Deputy Secretary (Works) 1 in formulating policies and strategies on greening, landscape and tree management to ensure seamless integration from landscape design and planting in the upstream to vegetation maintenance in the downstream
To oversee the work of the Greening and Landscape Office
To oversee the work of the Tree Management Office
To oversee the co-ordination of greening, landscape and tree management matters and set up protocol of liaison with relevant bureaux and departments, and to deal with cross-bureaux and cross-departmental issues
To serve as the focal point of contact on greening, landscape and tree management matters both locally and overseas
To oversee manpower development; community involvement and public education programmes; and handling of enquiries, complaints and suggestions from the public and media on greening, landscape and tree management matters

Head of Greening and Landscape Office
(3509 8326)

To assist Head of Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section in the formulation of policies, strategies and measures on greening and landscape matters
To uphold the overall quality of landscape architectural service delivered by Landscape Architects in the Government
To oversee the annual greening programme in the Government as well as formulation and implementation of the Greening Master Plans
To provide landscape advisory input in the planning and development process of large-scale Government and private projects
To assist in handling matters relating to research, community involvement, public education, manpower development and complaint handling on greening and landscape matters

Head of Tree Management Office
(3509 8327)

To assist Head of Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section in the formulation of policies, strategies and measures on tree management
To ensure effective implementation of the "integrated approach" to tree management
To lead departments in handling complex cases concerning tree management
To oversee the development, implementation and review, as appropriate, of tree risk assessment arrangements
To assist in handling matters relating to research, community involvement, public education, manpower development, complaint handling and emergency response arrangement on tree management

Chief Treasury Accountant (Finance)
(3509 8329)

To oversee financial management of Works Branch resources and to advise on accounting and financial matters
To oversee procurement and supplies functions
To monitor Public Works Programme expenditure and to provide financial report and cash flow analysis
To review financial criteria for retention on Approved Contractors Lists and award of public works contracts
To perform financial assessment of public works contractors
To perform assessment of financial viability and sustainability of projects for revitalising historic buildings and to monitor financial performance of such projects

Secretariat Press Officer (Development)
(3509 8330)

To handle media relations and publicity matters for the Planning and Lands Branch, Lands Department and Land Registry
To handle media relations and publicity matters for the Works Branch and Works Group of Departments, except the Highways Department
To provide public relations advice to the Permanent Secretaries

Principal Executive Officer (Works)
(3509 8328)

To support the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) on steering the structured posting and development planning for directorate officers in the Engineer Grade and on Directorate Succession Planning in Works Group of Departments
To advise and support the senior management on grade management and staff matters in Works Group of Departments
Branch administration and human resource management
To oversee resource planning and management in respect of the Works Branch and departments under its purview