Project title: Future-Ready DOST: Upscaling and Integrating Geospatial Analytics and AI in Planning and Decision-Making – GGRDD: GATES Project 3
Division/Section: Geology Geophysics Research and Development Division (GGRDD) – Geom&HAS
Implementing Agency:
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
Employment status:
Contract of Services under PHIVOLCS locally-funded project
Contract Duration: April 2026 to June 2026 (may be renewed if performance is satisfactory)
One (1) Project Technical Specialist IV
Monthly Salary: PhP 70,984.00
Job Description
- Assist the Project Leader and Project Technical Specialist VI in the development of project’s platforms;
- Lead the design and development of geospatial platforms and site suitability tools, ensuring alignment with project goals;
- Assist in overseeing project staff assigned with tasks related to programming and development;
- Define system architecture, frameworks, and technical standards for platform development and integration;
- Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, deployment, and maintenance of systems;
- Coordinate with data scientists, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of models, data, and user interfaces;
- Supervise the development of chatbot systems, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and integration with existing platforms;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate models into platforms and ensure data-driven functionality;
- Manage code repositories, enforce development best practices, and conduct code reviews to ensure quality and consistency;
- Prepare technical documentation and deployment plans for handover to implementing agencies
- Collaborate with internal (PHIVOLCS) and external stakeholders in the development and maintenance of the Project 3’s systems;
- Conduct fieldwork, academic engagements, and capacity building activities related to implementation, integration, and promotion of Project 3; and
- Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Project Leader and senior project staff.
Educational Background
– BS Geology; BS Geography; BS Geodetic Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related course.
Experience/Training/Competency
– With at least 2 years proven advanced knowledge in database systems and geospatial geodatabases;
– With proficiency in programming and system development (web and mobile) using FastAPI (Python), React (JS), and Ionic React (JS)
– Knowledge in data security and data encryption is a plus
– With good interpersonal, honesty and communication skills; and
– With experience in managing teams.
Requirements:
a. Application letter addressed to:
Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol
Director, PHIVOLCS
PHIVOLCS Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City
b. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-size picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) which can be downloaded at csc.gov.ph;
c. Curriculum Vitae
d. Transcript of Records
e. Copy of Diploma
APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Submit on or before 5:00PM April 26,2026
Send to Send to hrmds@phivolcs.dost.gov.ph, cc: gatesplansmart@gmail.com
(NOTE: Please indicate the complete position title, section and division in your application letter)
