Two (2) Project Technical Assistant IV

 

Project title: GeoRisk Philippines: Innovation for Resilience

Project description:
GeoRisk Philippines will be a perpetual program/project under the Geomatics and Hazard Assessment Service Section to ensure the sustainability of the GeoRisk Philippines Initiative, which started as a DOST-GIA project from 2018 to 2020.

 

Three main platforms were developed under the said initiative: the GeoMapperPH for data input, the HazardHunterPH and the GeoAnalyticsPH for data visualization, analysis, and monitoring. All information in the integrated system has been cleansed and standardized to ensure the interoperability of data. There had been 16-digit numeric codes developed for nine thematic areas namely, (1) maps, (2) hazards, (3) Exposure, (4) Impact, (5) Risk, (6) Capacity, (7) Vulnerability, (8) Administrative Boundary, (9) available for future thematic areas.

Implementing Agency:

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)

Employment status:
Contract of Services under PHIVOLCS locally-funded project

Contract Duration:
May 2025 to June 2025 (may be renewed if performance is satisfactory)

Monthly Salary: PhP 37, 584.00

 

Educational Background
Preferably BS Geology, Geography, Geodetic or other related Engineering and Earth Science Courses

Job Description
– Provides technical support in the maintenance and enhancement of the GeoRiskPH Integrated Platform and its associated database systems.
– Standardizes data collected from various stakeholders to ensure consistency and interoperability across the GeoRiskPH system.
– Conducts research aimed at improving the GeoRiskPH System or related platforms.
– Explores AI, GIS, and remote sensing techniques to contribute to the development of up-to-date methodologies.
– Assists in publishing Scientific Papers
– Prepares and writes technical documents, articles, and research reports related to GeoRiskPH projects.
– Assists in the conduct of research on risk assessment methods related to GeoRiskPH.
– Effectively communicates research findings through both written reports and oral presentations.
– Generates geospatial maps and visualizations to support research, operations, and stakeholder dissemination.
– Performs other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Experience/Training/Competency

– Critical thinker

– Analytical

– Knowledgeable and skilled in GIS applications, preferably ArcGIS, knowledgeable with graphic software

 

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter and submit on or before 5:00 PM, May 16, 2025.

 

 

a. Application letter addressed to:
    Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol
    Director IV
    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: georisk@phivolcs.dost.gov.ph

 

(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.

 

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.