Analyst/Programmer Grade staff are required to work in the DPO and various government bureaux/departments to perform the following IT responsibilities:

• formulate strategies, initiatives and programmes to harness the benefits of IT for Government and society;
• conduct information systems studies, design, implement and maintain application systems, provide technical support, and manage IT projects;
• help develop IT infrastructure and set standards, foster the development of the IT industry locally, and promote and facilitate the wider use of IT in the community; and
• implement measures to drive IT development in Hong Kong.

Computer Operator Grade staff operate and monitor computer equipment, network and data centre/server room facilities installed in government bureaux/departments. They also manage computer job processing, and perform site preparation, user IT support, help desk, security monitoring of IT services and IT related procurement services.

Data Processor Grade staff handle data-entry from hard copy onto computer readable media.