Project title: Surface and Subsurface Investigation of Active Faults Using Integrated Geophysical, Geological, and Paleoseismological Mapping and Research in the Philippines (SIGMAPh)
Division/Section:
GGRDD-EGGRDS
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)
Two (2) Project Technical Specialist I
Monthly Salary: Php 54,833.00
Job Description
- Assists the project leader in the implementation of the project.
- Conducts earthquake hazards mapping and research using various instruments.
- Consolidates, analyzes/interprets, and processes data related to active faults, including remote sensing data.
- Conducts information, education, and communication campaigns and work with local government units and stakeholders during fault information dissemination activities.
- Writes reports, procedures, and publishable papers.
- Operates/maintains/builds databases
- Presents results in written and oral manner
- Performs other tasks related to the project that may be assigned from time to time
Educational Background
Graduate of BS Geology Physics or related earth science and engineering courses
Experience/Training/Competency
- Able, willing, and fit to travel and conduct fieldworks.
- Basic field mapping and GIS Skills
- Able to work with a team and handle staff
- Able to communicate well with coworkers, partners, and stakeholders.
- Able to manage work schedule and project activities with minimal supervision.
- Detail-oriented
- With good technical writing and presentation skills
- With a sound understanding of research topic principles and methodologies related to earthquake sources and effects.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge on remote sensing and photogrammetry, tectonics, geomorphology, and seismic
- Preferably with experience in using geophysics and seismic instrumentation and data processing
- Extensive experience in remotely piloted vehicles is an advantage.
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 7, 2026
Send to walkthefault@phivolcs.dost.gov.ph
(NOTE: Please indicate the complete position title, section and division in your application letter)
