Transport Officers - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Transport Officers assist in administering the operations of public transport and road traffic arrangements, and handling traffic and transport emergencies, etc.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically 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:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Trade Specific Competencies

Knowledge and skills in enforcing Road Traffic Ordinance and Regulations

Transport officers must be able to examine the acceptability/ adequacy of evidence collected and initiate prosecution action to be taken on offences in contravention of the Road Traffic Ordinance and Regulations administered by the Transport Department, and prepare summons and appear in court as prosecutor.

Knowledge and skill in formulating/ coordinating tendering exercises

Transport officers must be able to formulate/ coordinate tendering exercises and evaluate tender submissions in respect of public transport and management services under Transport Department.