Position Title
Science Research Assistant

Brief Description of the Position
• Reports directly to the Section Head and Division Head;
• Gathers and compiles earthquake and tsunami-related data and assists in its interpretation and analyses; Operates, maintains, and repairs earthquake and sea-level monitoring instruments and data transmission systems;
• Assist in the design, modification, and fabrication of monitoring instruments, accessories and other necessary modules;
• Participates in the daily monitoring of earthquake and tsunami;
• Deals with the conscientious handling, processing and provision of information for earthquake and tsunami monitoring warning and advisory;
• Writes technical data and activity reports submitted to direct supervisors;
• Willing and fit to travel and be permanently assigned in any area in the Philippines;
• Perform other functions as may be assigned from time to time

Plantilla Item No.
PIVSB-SRAS-13-1998

Salary Grade
9

Monthly Salary
P 21,211.00

Allowances:
-Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA)
- Hazards Allowance
- Subsistence Allowance
- Laundry Allowance

Qualification Standards
Education
Completion of 2 years studies in college.
Graduates of BS Engineering, Computer/ Information Technology or any physical science-related courses are encouraged to apply.

Training
4 hours of relevant training

Experience
1 year of relevant experience.
Those with experience in earthquake and tsunami network operations are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility
Career Service (Sub-Professional)
First Level Eligibility

Competency (if applicable)
• Monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Partnering and networking; Project management;
• Risk analysis and management; Technical knowledge and skills (Seismology and Tsunami Science); Managing media; Analytical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Attention to details;
• Computer and Technological skills;
• Instrumentation;
• Presentation skills;
• Science research skills;
• Technical writing skills

Place of Assignment
Ibajay Seismic Station
Seismic and Tsunami Network Operations Section of the Seismological Observation and Earthquake Prediction Division

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter and send to the address below not later than August 25, 2023.

1. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) and Work Experience Sheet which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph:
2. Performance rating in the last rating period (if applicable);
3. Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license; and
4. Photocopy of Transcript of Records.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in or send through courier/email their application to:
     TERESITO C. BACOLCOL

     Director, PHIVOLCS

     PHIVOLCS Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City
     This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

(NOTE: Please indicate the position title, section and division in your application letter)

As an advocate of the Equal Employment Opportunity Principle (EEOP), the DOST-PHIVOLCS encourages and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, religion, political affiliation including persons with disability, members of indigenous communities, and those from any sexual orientation and gender identities.

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.