Mathematical skills
Agricultural & Forestry Professionals must have a sound understanding of mathematical concepts.
Agricultural & Forestry Professionals
Descriptions & Duties
- Agricultural & Forestry Professionals undertake research and provide advice on agriculture, forestry and vegetation management, including crop/ livestock husbandry, plant protection and agricultural chemistry. They study and develop plans and policies for landscape conservation work; as well as the protection of Country Parks/ Special Areas and the fauna, flora and endangered species dwelled inside.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Data-analysis skills
Agricultural & Forestry Professionals collect data using a variety of methods, including quantitative surveys. They must then apply standard data analysis techniques to understand the data and get the answers to the questions they are studying.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A recognised bachelor's degree in applied or natural science, agricultural economics, or equivalent
Experience
3 years of relevant experience in an appropriate field
Career Path & Salary
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 16-21
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 27-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Agricultural & Forestry Professionals usually work in offices, in laboratories, and in the field. They work in various industries, including Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conversation Department of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, universities, and in scientific research and development.
Tools
- Calibration weights or weight sets - Block weights; Counterpoise weights; Sealed baskets; Test weight kits
- Floor or platform scales - Grain hopper scales
- Grading machines for seed or grain or dried leguminous vegetables - Barley pearlers; Dockage testers; Rice sizers
- Grinding mills - Rice millers
- Hard hats
- Laboratory sifting equipment - Hand sieves
- Lightmeters
- Mechanical balances - Beam scales; Equal-arm scales
- Medical syringe without needle - Syringes
- Moisture balances - Moisture scales
- Moisture meters - Moisture detectors
- Pipettes
- Sorting machines for seed or grain or dried leguminous vegetables - Agricultural dividers; Blust drum samplers; Rotary dividers; Single-tube open-ended bag triers
