By the virtue of the Letter of Instruction no.745 issued Sept 29, 1978 the Philippine Commission on the Promotion and Development of Sports SCUBA Diving was created by then, Former President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
The Philippine Commission of Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD) is mandated to promulgate programs and projects geared to the development of the country as a premier diving area in Asia, and to formulate rules, regulations, safety standards and operating procedures to implement the development of Sports SCUBA Diving. The PCSSD manages many of the country’s recompression chambers and carries out routine spot checks on breathing air quality from the compressor of its members.
Strengthened by the Republic Act 9593 – Tourism Policy Act, Section 31:
- 1. Attaching the PCSSD to the Department of Tourism
- 2. Intensifying measures to provide the standard basic dive rules to all levels or kinds of divers
- 3. To regulate SCUBA sports and technical diving in the country
- 4. To coordinate closely with the Office of Tourism Standards and Regulations for accreditation processes
The Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD) is looking for interested individuals to join our team. We are currently hiring for the following positions:
One (1) Administrative Officer V (SG-18)
- Plantilla Item Number: ADOF5-1-2022
- Place of Assignment: Office of the Executive Director
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Training: 8 hours of relevant training
- Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
- Eligibility: CS Professional/ Second Level Eligibility
One (1) Accountant II (SG-16)
- Plantilla Item Number: A2-2-2022
- Place of Assignment: Office of the Executive Director
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Business Administration, Major in Accounting
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
- Eligibility: RA 1080 (CPA)
One (1) Administrative Officer IV – Human Resource Management Officer II (SG-15)
- Plantilla Item Number: ADOF4-8-2022
- Place of Assignment: Office of the Executive Director
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
- Eligibility: CS Professional/ Second Level Eligibility
One (1) Administrative Officer II – Budget Officer I (SG-11)
- Plantilla Item Number: ADOF2-4-2022
- Place of Assignment: Office of the Executive Director
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Training: None required
- Experience: None required
- Eligibility: CS Professional/ Second Level Eligibility
One (1) Administrative Officer I – Cashier I (SG-10)
- Plantilla Item Number: ADOF1-5-2022
- Place of Assignment: Office of the Executive Director
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Training: None required
- Experience: None required
- Eligibility: CS Professional/ Second Level Eligibility
One (1) Administrative Officer I – Secretary II (SG-9)
- Plantilla Item Number: ADAS3-6-2022
- Place of Assignment: Office of the Executive Director
- Education: Completion of two years studies in college
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
- Eligibility: CS Professional/ Second Level Eligibility
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing (indicate the position, item number, and name of the office/ division where the vacancy is). Attach the following documents to the application letter and submit not later than 15 December 2022:
- Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with Work Experience Sheet (WES) and recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, revised 2017);
- Performance rating in the present position for the last rating period (if applicable);
- Photocopy of Certificate of Eligibility/Rating/License
- Photocopy of Transcript of Records;
- Photocopy of Training Certificates
INTERESTED and QUALIFIED applicants are advised to send their LETTER OF INTENT to the following addressee and send through courier/ email their application to:
SOFIA C. PAGSUYUIN Chief, DOT Human Resource Division The Department of Tourism, 351 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City 1200 pcssd@tourism.gov.ph
Reminders:
- For applicants sent through email, the subject should be read as, “Position applied <space> Item Number<space>Full Name” (e.g. Administrative Officer V ADOF5-1-2022 Juan Dela Cruz);
- Applications with incomplete documents shall not be entertained;
- Applications received beyond the deadline will not be acted upon;
- All applications sent thru email shall be submitted in Portable Document Format (PDF) and must be clear and readable;
- Applicants must submit one (1) set of documents for every position being applied for;
- Original documents must be on hand once requested; and
- Zipped file and documents uploaded in Google Drive/ Google Drive Link will not be accepted.
About PCSSD
Chapter II of REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9593 or "AN ACT DECLARING A NATIONAL POLICY FOR TOURISM AS AN ENGINE OF INVESTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, GROWTH AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND STRENGTHENING THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY IMPLEMENT THAT POLICY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR" SUBCHAPTER II-C. Attached Agencies and Corporations SECTION 28. Attached Agencies and Corporations. — The TPB, the TIEZA and the DFPC shall be attached to the Department and shall be under the supervision of the Secretary for program and policy coordination. Furthermore, the following agencies and corporations shall be attached to the Department under the supervision of the Secretary for program and policy coordination: the IA; the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC), created under Executive Order No. 30 (1963); the Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF), created under Presidential Decree No. 37 (1972), as amended; the PRA; and the Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD). Except as hereinafter provided, each of the attached agencies and corporations shall continue to operate under their respective charters. SECTION 29. Intramuros Administration, National Parks Development Committee and Nayong Pilipino Foundation. — The Intramuros Administration, the National Parks Development Committee and the Nayong Pilipino Foundation shall continue to be attached to the Department and operate under their respective charters. They may be authorized to operate TEZs, under the supervision of the TIEZA, as provided under Chapters IV and V of this Act, within their respective jurisdictions: Provided, That any restoration activity undertaken by the IA, the NPDC or the NPF may be entitled to a tax deduction equivalent to the full cost of the restoration activity directly incurred in accordance with the provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended. SECTION 30. Philippine Retirement Authority. — For purposes of policy and program coordination, the Philippine Retirement Authority is hereby attached to the Department and placed under the supervision of the Secretary. The Secretary shall be the ex officio Chairperson of its Board of Trustees: Provided, That this provision shall apply after the expiration of the term of office of the incumbent Chairperson. SECTION 31. Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving — The Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving shall likewise be attached to the Department and placed under the supervision of the Secretary, who shall be the ex officio Chairperson of its Board of Trustees. It shall undertake measures to provide the standard basic dive rules to all levels or kinds of divers, regulate scuba sports and technical diving in the country and ensure the safety of the sport through the formulation of policies pursuant thereto, in coordination with the Office of Tourism Standards and Regulations, including the regulation of the accredited scuba sports and technical diving establishments.