Designation and Duties of Personnel Officers

Designation is made by the head of department or chief of bureau/office/agency from among qualified officers and employees.
No additional compensation is provided for performing personnel officer duties.
Eligibility criteria include:
- Holding a college degree, preferably in public administration, or having completed relevant courses.
- Passing a personnel technician examination or equivalent.
- Having at least five years of experience in personnel administration or holding a comparable rank.

Perform duties required by the Commissioner of Civil Service related to examinations, investigations, appointments, promotions, and other personnel matters.
Assist in developing and formulating personnel policies and instructions, subject to approval and adherence to Civil Service Law and Rules.
Support officials in evaluating applicants and processing personnel actions compliant with regulations.
Advise management on employee relations and morale.
Provide guidance to employees and supervisors on human relations issues.
Promote employee participation through suggestion programs and organize health, recreational, and other activities.
Assist in developing performance standards and evaluations.
Support staff training and development.
Inform employees about their employment rights and obligations.
Maintain personnel records.
Perform additional duties as necessary to enhance employee efficiency and morale.

Copies of orders designating Personnel Officers must be furnished to the respective Department Head and the Commissioner of Civil Service.

The measure emphasizes the importance of personnel management as a shared responsibility between the central personnel agency and line officials.
It seeks to improve government efficiency and morale by professionalizing personnel functions.
Aligns personnel work with merit system principles and progressive public administration leadership.