One (1) Science Research Assistant
Brief Description of the Position:
1. Reports directly to the Seismic and Tsunami Network Development Section Head and the Division Head of the Seismological Observation and Earthquake Prediction Division (SOEPD)
2. Assists in seismic and tsunami instrumentation projects, such as but not limited to installation, repair, and maintenance of monitoring instruments.
3. Participates in the monitoring and checking of the state of health of the monitoring instrument and software at the data receiving centers of the main office cluster centers and mirror stations.
4. Assists in coordinating with stakeholders on the provision of an area for a monitoring station.
5. Conducts site survey for monitoring station location.
6. Assists in research and innovation on instrument design for earthquake monitoring.
7. Write activity reports and submit to supervisors.
8. Willing and fit to travel around the Philippines.
9. Willing to report to the office in case of emergencies and be deployed for quick responses.
10. Perform other functions as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Plantilla Item No.: PIVSB-SRAS-15-1998
Salary Grade: 9
Monthly Salary: P 23,226
Educational Background: Completion of two year studies in college
Training: 4 hours of relevant training
Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
Eligibility: Career Service (Subprofessional) First Level Eligibility
Competency (if applicable):
- Doing one’s best, Innovativeness
- Exemplifying Integrity
- Delivering Service Excellence
- Valuing Our People
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Attention to Details
- Computer/Technological Skills
- Instrumentation
- Network Management and Systems Administration
- Technical Knowledge and Skills (Expertise in Seismology)
- Technical Writing
Placement of Assignment: Seismic and Tsunami Network Development of Seismological Observation and Earthquake Prediction Division - NCR, Quezon City
One (1) Science Research Assistant
Brief Description of the Position:
1. Assist the Section Head and the Division Chief in timely delivery of accurate Earthquake and Tsunami Information and Warning or Advisory.
2. Assist in the Operation and Maintenance of all the Stations of the Philippine Seismic Network (PSN) and the Philippine Tsunami Network (PTN) but more focused on the operations of the PTN.
3. Assist in coordinating with the three Cluster Centers and Mirror Station
4. Participate in earthquake and tsunami data acquisition, processing, analysis and interpretation
5. Assist the coordination works with all the Local Government Units (LGU) for earthquake and tsunami related matters and activities such as Workshops on Tsunami Evacuation,
6. Assist in the compilation of all issued Earthquake and Tsunami Information.
7. Assist in the development and enhancement of system interface related to automation of the issuance of Earthquake and Tsunami Information.
8. Assist in all the improvement and station repair and rehabilitation projects of the Division but more focused on Tsunami Stations.
9. Assist in the continuous enhancement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
10. Assist in in the conduct of IEC, establishment and installation of CTAS, integration of CTAS into Tsunami Early Warning (TeWS) of the Philippines and assistance to the Workshop on Tsunami Evacuation for Tsunami Evacuation Plans and Procedures of the coastal communities of the LGUs.
11. Assist in finalizing the Tsunami Evacuation Plans of the coastal LGUs.
12. Other works assigned by the SOEPD Chief and STNO Section Head related to issuance and operations including external meetings, field trips to any of the stations and external engagement towards developing a Tsunami Ready Community.
Plantilla Item No.: PIVSB-SRAS-29-1998
Salary Grade: 9
Monthly Salary: P 23,226
Educational Background: Completion of two year studies in college
Training: 4 hours of relevant training
Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
Eligibility: Career Service (Subprofessional) First Level Eligibility
Competency (if applicable):
- Doing one’s best, Innovativeness
- Exemplifying Integrity
- Delivering Service Excellence
- Valuing Our People
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Attention to Details
- Computer/Technological Skills
- Partnering and Networking
- Technical Knowledge and Skills (Expertise in Seismology)
Placement of Assignment: Seismic and Tsunami Network Development of Seismological Observation and Earthquake Prediction Division - NCR, Quezon City
One (1) Science Research Assistant
Brief Description of the Position:
1. Assist the Section Head and the Division Chief in timely delivery of accurate Earthquake and Tsunami Information and Warning or Advisory.
2. Assist in the Operation and Maintenance of all the Stations of the Philippine Seismic Network (PSN) and the Philippine Tsunami Network (PTN) but more focused on the operations of Ibajay Seismic Station (IAP) and the PHIVOLCS Visayas Cluster Monitoring Center for Earthquake and Tsunami (PVCMCET).
3. Assist in coordinating with the three Cluster Centers and Mirror Station but more focused on PVCMCET
4. Participate in earthquake and tsunami data acquisition, processing, analysis and interpretation
5. Assist the coordination works with all the Local Government Units (LGU) for earthquake and tsunami related matters and activities
6. Assist in the compilation of all issued Earthquake and Tsunami Information.
7. Assist in the development and enhancement of system interface related to automation of the issuance of Earthquake and Tsunami Information.
8. Assist in all improvement and station repair and rehabilitation projects of the Division especially those within the clustered stations in Visayas for both the earthquake and tsunami.
9. Assist in the continuous enhancement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
10. Other works assigned by the SOEPD Chief and STNO Section Head related to issuance and operations including external meetings and field trips to any of the stations.
Plantilla Item No.: PIVSB-SRAS-24-1998
Salary Grade: 9
Monthly Salary: P 23,226
Educational Background: Completion of two year studies in college
Training: 4 hours of relevant training
Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
Eligibility: Career Service (Subprofessional) First Level Eligibility
Competency (if applicable):
- Doing one’s best
- Innovativeness
- Exemplifying Integrity
- Delivering Service Excellence
- Valuing Our People
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Attention to Details
- Computer/Technological Skills
- Partnering and Networking
- Technical Knowledge and Skills (Expertise in Seismology)
Placement of Assignment: Seismic and Tsunami Network Development of Seismological Observation and Earthquake Prediction Division - Ibajay, Aklan
One (1) Science Research Assistant
Brief Description of the Position:
1. Assist the Section Head and the Division Chief in timely delivery of accurate Earthquake and Tsunami Information and Warning or Advisory.
2. Assist in the Operation and Maintenance of all the Stations of the Philippine Seismic Network (PSN) and the Philippine Tsunami Network (PTN) composed of but more focused on the operations of Cagayan De Oro Seismic Seismic Station (CGP) and the PHIVOLCS Mindanao Cluster Monitoring Center for Earthquake and Tsunami (PMCMCET).
3. Assist in coordinating with the three Cluster Centers and Mirror Station such as the but more focused on PMCMCET.
4. Participate in earthquake and tsunami data acquisition, processing, analysis and interpretation
5. Assist the coordination works with all the Local Government Units (LGU) for earthquake and tsunami related matters and activities/
6. Assist in the compilation of all issued Earthquake and Tsunami Information.
7. Assist in the development and enhancement of system interface related to automation of the issuance of Earthquake and Tsunami Information
8. Assist in all improvement and station repair and rehabilitation projects of the Division especially those within the clustered stations in Mindanao for both the earthquake and tsunami.
9. Assist in the continuous enhancement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
10. Other works assigned by the SOEPD Chief and STNO Section Head related to issuance and operations including external meetings and field trips to any of the stations.
Plantilla Item No.: PIVSB-SRAS-4-1998
Salary Grade: 9
Monthly Salary: P 23,226
Educational Background: Completion of two year studies in college
Training: 4 hours of relevant training
Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
Eligibility: Career Service (Subprofessional) First Level Eligibility
Competency (if applicable):
- Doing one’s best
- Innovativeness
- Exemplifying Integrity
- Delivering Service Excellence
- Valuing Our People
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Attention to Details
- Computer/Technological Skills
- Partnering and Networking
- Technical Knowledge and Skills (Expertise in Seismology)
Placement of Assignment: Seismic and Tsunami Network Development of Seismological Observation and Earthquake Prediction Division - Malasag, Cagayan De Oro
One (1) Science Aide
Brief Description of the Position:
1. Assist in the enhancement of system interface in the Data Receiving Center (DRC) towards system automation for issuing Earthquake and Tsunami Information, Warning and Advisories.
2. Assist in the maintenance and operation of any Earthquake and Tsunami Visualization Tools.
3. Assist in the development of additional visualization tools and system interface to back up and enhance the current system.
4. Assist the technical personnel especially during earthquake and tsunami crises including the regular earthquake and tsunami network operations and the timely issuance of Earthquake and Tsunami Information.
5. Assist the coordination for preventive maintenance of both the seismic and tsunami networks
6. Assist in the fabrication and replication of tsunami sensors and in the deployment of seismic and tsunami instruments.
7. Assist the protection and safekeeping of all serviceable and non-serviceable equipment and instruments of STNO and SOEPD.
8. Assist the Local Government Units in the procurement and establishment of their CTAS and to assist the technical personnel during the conduct of fieldwork.
9. assist in the conduct of TeWS Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign and in the Workshop on Tsunami Evacuation under the project Tsunami Observation, Warning, community Evacuation and Resilience (TOWER)
10. Assist the technical personnel and Special Disbursing Officer (SDO) in other administrative works.
11. Assist in the 24/7 Earthquake and Tsunami monitoring.
12. Other assisting works that may be assigned by the Section Head or Division Head.
Plantilla Item No.: PIVSB-SCA-11-1998
Salary Grade: 4
Monthly Salary: P 16,833
Educational Background: Elementary School Graduate
Training: None required
Experience: None required
Eligibility: None required (MC 11, s. 96 - Cat. III as amended by CSC MC No. 10, s. 2013)
Competency (if applicable):
- Doing one’s best
- Innovativeness
- Exemplifying Integrity
- Delivering Service Excellence
- Valuing Our People
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Attention to Details
- Computer/Technological Skills
- Partnering and Networking
- Administrative Management
Placement of Assignment: Seismic and Tsunami Network Development of Seismological Observation and Earthquake Prediction Division - NCR, Quezon City
Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application leter and submit via https://tinyurl.com/PIVSPublication250611 not later than June 22, 2025.
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a. Application letter addressed to:
TERESITO C. BACOLCOL
Director IV
PHIVOLCS Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City
https://tinyurl.com/PIVSPublication250611
1. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017);
2. Work experience Sheet (Attachment to CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph;
3. Performance rating in the last rating period (if applicable);
4. Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license;
5. Photocopy of Transcript of Records;
6. Certificates of training (if any)
(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.
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