Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 18)
The head of the department has the authority to designate the Personnel Officer from among the qualified officers and employees of the department.
A person must have a college degree preferably in public administration, or have taken courses in public administration, personnel management, organization and management or similar courses; must have qualified in a personnel technician examination or its equivalent; and must have had at least five years of experience in personnel administration or held the position of chief or assistant chief of a division or equal rank for the same period.
No, the person designated as Personnel Officer shall perform the duties without additional compensation.
The Personnel Officer is subject to the authority of the head of the department, bureau, office, or agency concerned and to the regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Civil Service.
Duties include assisting in examinations, investigations, appointments, promotions; policy development; evaluating applicants; advising on employee relations and morale; sponsoring suggestion programs; arranging health and recreational activities; assisting in performance standards and staff training; informing employees of rights and obligations; keeping personnel records; and other duties promoting employee efficiency and morale.
The Personnel Officer advises management on employee relations and morale, advises employees and supervisors on human relations problems, sponsors suggestion programs, and arranges health services and recreational activities to promote employee participation and welfare.
Copies of the order designating the Personnel Officers must be furnished to the Department Head concerned and the Commissioner of Civil Service.
The Personnel Officer must follow the regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Civil Service.
It aims to conform to the spirit of the constitutional precept on the merit system, ensuring objectivity and scientific basis in personnel work.