Four (4) Project Technical Specialist III
Project title: Future-Ready DOST: Upscaling and Integrating Geospatial Analytics and AI in Planning and Decision-Making (Project 3 – GATES)
Implementing Agency: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
Employment status: Contract of Services under PHIVOLCS locally-funded project
Monthly Salary: PhP 61,565.00
Job Description
1. Provide programming support for GIS and IT innovations by developing and maintaining system features that enhance spatial data processing and visualization;
2. Participate in the development of web and mobile applications aligned with project requirements, focusing on functionality, performance, and user experience;
3. Implement system integration solutions through the use of APIs and web services to enable seamless data exchange across platforms;
4. Design and develop entity-relationship diagrams, wireframes, and mock-ups to guide database structuring and interface development;
5. Serve as a technical resource and facilitator during system roll-outs, user training sessions, and onboarding activities for newly developed applications;
6. Actively gather user feedback during trainings, roll-outs, and post-deployment phases through interviews, surveys, and live demonstrations;
7. Analyze collected feedback to identify usability issues, performance concerns, and feature enhancement opportunities;
8. Collaborate with the development team to refine and improve system functionality based on user input and stakeholder recommendations;
9. Maintain open communication channels with end users to support continuous feedback loops and ensure the system evolves with user needs;
10. Assist in the planning and execution of project-related events and activities. such as exhibits, stakeholder meetings, and seminars—by providing technical support, presenting systems, and collecting real-time feedback.
11. Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Project Leader and senior project staff.
Educational Background
– BS Information Technology; BS Computer Science; or any relevant courses
Experience/Training/Competency
– At least 1 year of experience in systems design and development (web and mobile), database maintenance, and other related work;
– With proficiency in programming and system development using Django (Python), React (JS), and React Native (JS)
– Knowledge in data security and data encryption is a plus; and
– With good interpersonal, honesty and communication skills
Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter and submit on or before May 30, 2025.
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
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)
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.
