The Administrative Aide IV, also called Driver II, is a position in the Office of the Schools Division Superintendent (OSDS) of the Department of Education. This page covers the position’s details, its purpose, the qualification standards prescribed by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), the preferred qualifications, and the duties and responsibilities. It is useful for applicants, current drivers, and division office staff who prepare or review job descriptions.
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Position details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Position title | Administrative Aide IV |
| Parenthetical title | Driver II |
| Bureau/Service/Division | Office of the Schools Division Superintendent |
| Unit/Division | OSDS |
| Governance level | Schools Division Office |
| Reports to | Schools Division Superintendent |
| Salary grade | 4 |
Job summary
The Driver II provides transport service to the Schools Division Superintendent (SDS). The Driver II also gives prompt, quality support to the OSDS by helping carry out its administrative systems, procedures, and projects, so that the office head can do his or her duties efficiently.
Qualification standards
The CSC prescribes the minimum qualifications below. The job description also lists preferred qualifications, which can make an applicant stronger than the minimum.
| Requirement | CSC prescribed (minimum) | Preferred |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Elementary school graduate | At least college level |
| Experience | None required | One year of experience driving a four-wheel vehicle |
| Eligibility | Professional driver’s license (MC 11, s. 1996, Category IV) | Professional driver’s license holder |
| Training | None required | Not stated |
| Others | Not stated | Basic knowledge of computer operations such as Microsoft Word and Excel; TESDA certificate holder |
Duties and responsibilities
The duties are grouped into five key result areas.
Driving
- Drives the SDS’s service vehicle to destinations as directed by the SDS or the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent (ASDS), or through the office’s Administrative Assistant.
Vehicle maintenance
- Keeps the service vehicle in good condition and does troubleshooting and maintenance as needed.
- Recommends the repair or replacement of damaged parts to the General Services unit, and follows up so the vehicle is always serviceable.
- Prepares and encodes records of fuel and oil consumption and distance traveled, and submits the report to General Services.
Messengerial and photocopying
- Brings memos and documents to offices as assigned by the office’s Administrative Assistant.
- Photocopies documents as needed.
Recording
- Receives and records in a logbook the documents addressed to the office, and turns them over to the Administrative Assistant.
- Records and releases documents for other offices as instructed by the Administrative Assistant.
Communication
- Answers telephone calls within three rings, then refers the caller to the proper office or staff, or takes down the message and relays it.
Related DepEd job descriptions
- DepEd Assistant Schools Division Superintendent (ASDS) Job Description
- DepEd Administrative Aide VI (SDS Office) Job Description
- DepEd Legal Assistant I Job Description
- DepEd Information Technology Officer I Job Description
- DepEd Attorney III Job Description
- DepEd Administrative Assistant III (OSDS) Job Description
- DepEd Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Job Description
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary grade of a DepEd Administrative Aide IV (Driver II)?
The position is at Salary Grade 4.
Whom does the Driver II report to?
The Driver II reports to the Schools Division Superintendent and works in the Office of the Schools Division Superintendent (OSDS) at the Schools Division Office.
What are the minimum qualifications for Driver II in DepEd?
The CSC prescribed qualifications are an elementary school education and a professional driver’s license (MC 11, s. 1996, Category IV). No experience or training is required.
What are the preferred qualifications?
Preferred applicants have at least a college-level education, one year of experience driving a four-wheel vehicle, a professional driver’s license, basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and a TESDA certificate.
Does the Driver II do work other than driving?
Yes. Besides driving and vehicle maintenance, the Driver II delivers memos and documents, photocopies, records incoming and outgoing documents in a logbook, and answers office telephone calls.
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