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

  1. Assist the Project Leader and Project Technical Specialist VI in the development of project’s platforms;
  2. Lead the design and development of geospatial platforms and site suitability tools, ensuring alignment with project goals;
  3. Assist in overseeing project staff assigned with tasks related to programming and development;
  4. Define system architecture, frameworks, and technical standards for platform development and integration;
  5. Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, deployment, and maintenance of systems;
  6. Coordinate with data scientists, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of models, data, and user interfaces;
  7. Supervise the development of chatbot systems, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and integration with existing platforms;
  8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate models into platforms and ensure data-driven functionality;
  9. Manage code repositories, enforce development best practices, and conduct code reviews to ensure quality and consistency;
  10. Prepare technical documentation and deployment plans for handover to implementing agencies
  11. Collaborate with internal (PHIVOLCS) and external stakeholders in the development and maintenance of the Project 3’s systems;
  12. Conduct fieldwork, academic engagements, and capacity building activities related to implementation, integration, and promotion of Project 3; and
  13. 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)