REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 1.

Name of Employee
BS – CSC Form No. 1
(POSITION DESCRIPTION FORM) XXXXXXXXXX
2. Department, Corporation or Agency, 3. Bureau or Office
Local Government

Department of Agriculture Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

4. Dept./ Branch/ Division 5. Workstation/ Place of Work

Laboratory Services Division FPA, Quezon City

6. A. Pres./Appro. Act B. Prev. Appro. Act 7. A. Salary B. Other
Board Res. Authorized Compensation
Ord. No. 376,212.00/A PERA –
Item No. Actual P2,000.00/mo.
376,212.00/A
CMT3-2-2013
8. Official Designation of Position 9. Working or Proposed Title

Chemist III Senior Chemist

10. WAPCO Classification of this Position 11. Occupation Group Title (leave blank)

12. For Local Government Position, check Governmental Unit and Units Class

MUNICIPALITY CITY PROVINCE

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

13. Statement of Duties and Responsibilities. If more space is needed, please attached
additional sheet/s.

Percent of Working Duties and Responsibilities

Time
1. Assists the Supervising Chemist in the efficient
25% facilitation of all operational activities at the
fertilizer section.

2. Prepares and maintains all the laboratory

20% procedures and protocols relevant to the analysis
of fertilizer products which include but not
limited to micronutrients and heavy metal
contaminants using Flame or Graphite Furnace
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (F/GF-
AAS); and Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) using
Chromatography.

3. Conduct laboratory analyses according to the

15% testing procedure using different analytical
techniques and instruments which include but not
limited to AAS and chromatography.
4.
5. Ensures fertilizer samples are prepared and
10% analyzed based on the approved protocols.

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 10% 6. Ensures all other laboratory equipment, including
volumetric glassware and plastic ware are
maintained and calibrated and reports all
deficiencies such as malfunctions for appropriate
actions.

5% 7. Performs method development, validation, and

verification in accordance to the approved
laboratory protocol.

5% 8. Reports deficiencies or malfunction to the

immediate supervisor for appropriate actions.

5% 9. Responds to customer inquiries related to the

conducted analyses at the fertilizer section.

5% 10.Performs related duties as assigned from time to

time.
100

14. Position Title of Immediate Supervisor 15. Position Title of Next Higher Supervisor

Chemist IV/ Supervising Chemist Chemist V / Chief Chemist

16. Names, Titles and Item Nos. of those you directly supervise (if more than 7, list only by their
numbers and cities).

Chemist II, Laboratory Technician III, and Administrative Aide II

17. Machines, Equipment, Tools, etc. used regularly in performance of work.

Various analytical instruments and laboratory equipment

18. Contacts 19. Working Condition

Occasional Frequent
Normal Working Condition
General Public
Field Work
Other Agencies
Field Trips
Supervisors
Exposed to Varied Weather
Management

Others (Specify) Others (Laboratory)

20. I CERTIFY that the above answers are accurate and complete.

_________________ __________________________
Date Signature of Employee
21. Describe briefly the general function of the division/ unit

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 Conduct/ perform chemical analyses for fertilizer and pesticide samples for
registration and monitoring purposes;

Establish laboratory protocols, working procedures and quality assurance on

the analytical testing of fertilizer and pesticide products; and

Assist in the preparation of technical materials on fertilizers and pesticides

for policy formulation.

22. Describe briefly the general function of the position

Assists the Supervising and Chief Chemists and in-charge in the efficient
operation of the whole Fertilizer Laboratory Section through but not limited
to direct supervision of all analysts of fertilizer products, handles fertilizer
laboratory analysis and ensures that all laboratory processes are managed and
maintained at the fertilizer section.

23. A. Indicate the required qualification by years and kind of education considered in filling
up a vacancy for this position. (Keep the position in mind rather than the qualifications of
the present incumbent. This item should be filled for all positions other than teaching.)

Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Experience: 2 years of relevant experience

Training: 8 hours of training

C.S. Eligibility: Chemist

23. B. License of certificates required to do this work, if any.

Chemist

24. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above answers are accurate and complete.

_________________ _______________________________
Date JEROLET C. SAHAGUN
Chief – Laboratory Services Division
25. APPROVED

_________________ _______________________________
Date NORLITO R. GICANA, CESO III
Executive Director

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