The Engineer III is a technical position in the Department of Education (DepEd) at the Schools Division Office (SDO) level. This guide sets out the position’s salary grade, reporting line, Civil Service Commission (CSC) qualification standards, and full list of duties. It is useful for engineers and architects thinking of applying, and for school heads and division staff who work with the division engineer.
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Position at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Engineer III |
| Salary Grade | 19 |
| Governance level | Schools Division Office |
| Unit/Division | School Governance and Operations Division |
| Reports to | Education Program Supervisor |
About the School Governance and Operations Division
The Engineer III works under the Governance and Operations Division. This division helps schools and learning centers create a good environment for teaching and learning. It supports the holistic development of learners and their readiness to learn.
It does this through:
- timely planning, mobilization, and fair distribution of enough resources
- development of human resources
- technical assistance to schools
- strong partnerships with stakeholders for more support and resources
The goal is to run sustainable programs, projects, and services that widen access to basic education and improve its quality.
Job summary
The Engineer III provides technical services to schools, learning centers, and the Schools Division Office. The aim is a physical environment that supports effective teaching, learning, and working. This means making sure buildings, grounds, and facilities are adequate and structurally and physically safe. They must meet the standards for an education and work facility that is:
- environmentally sustainable
- hazard-free
- gender-sensitive
- friendly to people with disability
Qualification standards (CSC prescribed)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Experience: 2 years of experience
- Eligibility: RA 1080 (Engineer/Architect)
- Training: 8 hours of relevant training
Duties and responsibilities
The duties are grouped by key result area.
Site inspection
- Inspect and appraise sites by ocular inspection and assessment against standards. This determines the topography, the available buildable space, and the volume of cut and fill to include in the program of work.
- Inspect areas affected by disasters to find out the extent of damage and the repairs needed.
- Prepare school site appraisal reports on new construction and repair of educational facilities, and on the preservation of heritage school buildings.
- Inventory existing school buildings for planning and budgeting.
BAC procurement activities
- Check the accuracy of technical documents to determine the lowest bidder, calculating bid amounts against the program of works and specifications.
- Hold a pre-construction conference with all contractors and school heads to settle problems that may come up during implementation.
- Give technical assistance to school heads in procurement under the School-Based Repair and Maintenance Scheme (SBRMS), providing the program of works as a guide.
- Monitor SBRMS implementation in recipient schools through ocular inspection.
Construction
- Conduct the Pre-Construction Conference Orientation with school heads and contractors.
- Test delivered materials for adherence to standards and report to concerned parties for corrective action as needed.
- Assess construction progress periodically and report to concerned parties so the work follows the program of works, quality standards, and completion schedule.
- Inspect construction sites for compliance with safety standards and report to concerned parties for corrective action as needed.
Facilities repair
- Prepare the program of works for minor facilities repair to guide the work and the procurement of materials and labor.
- Guide the procurement of materials and labor so the repair meets cost and quality requirements.
- Evaluate completed repair work and recommend payment according to work and cost specifications.
Final inspection
- Conduct a punchlist for projects that are 95% accomplished, so defects are corrected before the Certificate of Completion and Turn Over is issued.
- Issue the Certificate of Completion and Acceptance for finished construction projects that meet quality standards.
Preservation of heritage buildings
- Appraise and inventory heritage buildings through actual inspection to determine the condition of each structure, the preservation needed, and the Central Office intervention required for budgeting.
- Document preservation initiatives and prepare progress and accomplishment reports that inform management of resources used and additional needs.
Demolition and condemnation of education buildings
- Appraise buildings identified for demolition and recommend demolition by submitting a Building Inspection Report.
- Monitor demolition work and make sure workers follow safety standards.
- Prepare and submit demolition documents to the Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Office and keep a copy on file.
School mapping and inventory of school buildings
- Coordinate the drafting of school and vicinity maps with technical staff and check them for accuracy, as a reference for school improvement plans.
- Consolidate data from site inspections and make sure it is encoded accurately into the education data information system.
- Gather updated data on request for planning and implementation.
- Identify the facility needs of schools and feed them into the technical assistance plans of the SDO technical assistance teams.
Files and records
- Create and maintain a databank of all constructed, repaired, demolished, and preserved buildings. This includes bidding documents, programs of work, inspection reports, deeds of donation, titles, and Certificates of Completion and Acceptance of projects.
- Maintain data on educational facilities for reference of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC).
- Keep copies of the programs of work (POW), inspection reports, and bidding documents of all DepEd projects.
- Keep duplicate copies of deeds of donation, acceptance of educational facilities, and other documents needed for future building, construction, and repair projects.
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- DepEd Education Program Supervisor Job Description
- DepEd Chief Education Supervisor Job Description
- DepEd Senior Education Program Specialist Job Description
- DepEd Education Program Specialist II Job Description
- DepEd Education Program Specialist II (SMME) Job Description
- DepEd Nurse II Job Description
- DepEd Medical Officer III Job Description
- DepEd Dentist II Job Description
- DepEd requirement of birth certificate
- DepEd No Disruption of Classes Policy
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary grade of a DepEd Engineer III?
The DepEd Engineer III position is at Salary Grade 19.
What are the qualifications for DepEd Engineer III?
Under the CSC prescribed qualification standards, applicants need a bachelor’s degree relevant to the job, 2 years of experience, 8 hours of relevant training, and RA 1080 (Engineer/Architect) eligibility.
Where does the Engineer III work and whom do they report to?
The Engineer III works at the Schools Division Office under the School Governance and Operations Division and reports to the Education Program Supervisor.
What does a DepEd Engineer III do?
The Engineer III makes sure school buildings, grounds, and facilities are adequate and safe. The work covers site inspection, BAC procurement support, construction monitoring, facilities repair, final inspection, heritage building preservation, demolition, school mapping, and records keeping.
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