Decision No. 01/2008/QĐ-BNV On the issuance of job titles and grade codes for grades of civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector

Decision No. 01/2008/QĐ-BNV of the Ministry of Home Affairs issues job titles and grade codes for grades of civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector, replacing some abolished grades. This decision applies to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and related agencies.

Document No.01/2008/QĐ-BNV
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byTrần Văn Tuấn — Bộ trưởng
Updated28/06/2026
SectorHome Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date04/08/2008
Effective date01/09/2008
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 01/2008/QĐ-BNV of the Ministry of Home Affairs issues job titles and grade codes for grades of civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector, replacing some abolished grades. This decision applies to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and related agencies.

Scope of application

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, government agencies, People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities.

Key points

  • Civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector are classified into grades such as: Surveyor Grade I, Cadastre Officer Grade I, Senior Environmental Resource Investigator, Senior Meteorological Hydrological Forecaster, Senior Meteorological Hydrological Inspector, Environmental Resource Surveyor Grade I.
  • Each grade has its own specific code, for example: Code 14.233 for Surveyor Grade I, Code 14.250 for College-level Meteorological Hydrological Inspector.
  • Job titles and grade codes for grades of civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector serve as the basis for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to issue vocational standards.
  • This decision abolishes some previously existing grades, such as senior forecaster (code 14.103), chief forecaster (code 14.104) and similar grades.
  • This decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Provides a clear legal basis for managing, recruiting, and utilizing civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties during the transition from old grades to new ones.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What grades are civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector classified into?

Civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector are classified into grades such as: Surveyor Grade I, Cadastre Officer Grade I, Senior Environmental Resource Investigator, Senior Meteorological Hydrological Forecaster, Senior Meteorological Hydrological Inspector, Environmental Resource Surveyor Grade I.

What are the specific codes for each grade?

For example: Code 14.233 for Surveyor Grade I, Code 14.250 for College-level Meteorological Hydrological Inspector.

What is the purpose of job titles and grade codes for grades of civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector?

Job titles and grade codes serve as the basis for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to issue vocational standards for each grade of civil servant.

Which grades does this decision abolish?

This decision abolishes some grades such as senior forecaster (code 14.103), chief forecaster (code 14.104) and similar grades.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Full text

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 01/2008/QĐ-BNV
Hanoi, August 4, 2008

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the issuance of job titles and code numbers for ranks of civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector

______________________________________

THE MINISTER OF THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

Pursuant to Decree No. 48/2008/NĐ-CP dated April 17, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs;

Pursuant to Decree No. 116/2003/NĐ-CP dated October 10, 2003 of the Government on recruitment, utilization, and management of cadres and civil servants in state agencies and Decree No. 121/2006/NĐ-CP dated October 23, 2006 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 116/2003/NĐ-CP;

Based on the proposal of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment in Circular No. 2577/BTNMT-TCCB dated July 11, 2008;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Civil Servant and Cadre Affairs Department.

DECISION:

Article 1. Issuing job titles and code numbers for ranks of civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector, including:

1. Senior Surveyor Cartographer

2. Surveyor Cartographer

3. College-level Surveyor Cartographer

4. Intermediate-level Surveyor Cartographer

5. Senior Land Administration Officer

6. Land Administration Officer

7. College-level Land Administration Officer

8. Intermediate-level Land Administration Officer

9. Senior Environmental Resource Investigator

10. Principal Environmental Resource Investigator

11. Environmental Resource Investigator

12. College-level Environmental Resource Investigator

13. Intermediate-level Environmental Resource Investigator

14. Senior Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting Officer

15. Principal Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting Officer

16. Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting Officer

17. College-level Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting Officer

18. Intermediate-level Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting Officer

19. Senior Meteorological and Hydrological Control Officer

20. Principal Meteorological and Hydrological Control Officer

21. Meteorological and Hydrological Control Officer

22. College-level Meteorological and Hydrological Control Officer

23. Intermediate-level Meteorological and Hydrological Control Officer

24. Senior Environmental Resource Monitoring Officer

25. Environmental Resource Monitoring Officer

26. College-level Environmental Resource Monitoring Officer

27. Intermediate-level Environmental Resource Monitoring Officer

28. Junior-level Environmental Resource Monitoring Officer

- Rank code 14.233

- Rank code 14.234

- Rank code 14.235

- Rank code 14.236

- Rank code 14.237

- Rank code 14.238

- Rank code 14.239

- Rank code 14.240

- Rank code 14.241

- Rank code 14.242

- Rank code 14.243

- Rank code 14.244

- Rank code 14.245

- Rank code 14.246

- Rank code 14.247

- Rank code 14.248

- Rank code 14.249

- Rank code 14.250

- Rank code 14.251

- Rank code 14.252

- Rank code 14.253

- Rank code 14.254

- Rank code 14.255

- Rank code 14.256

- Rank code 14.257

- Rank code 14.258

- Rank code 14.259

- Rank code 14.260

12/2025/TT-BNNMT dated June 19, 2025 issued by the Minister of Agriculture and EnvironmentJob titles and rank codes for ranks of civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector shall serve as the basis for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to issue professional standards for ranks of civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector.

Article 3. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 4. Abolishing the ranks of senior meteorological and hydrological forecasting officer (code number 14.103), principal meteorological and hydrological forecasting officer (code number 14.104), meteorological and hydrological forecasting officer (code number 14.105), senior environmental resource monitoring officer (code number 14.106), environmental resource monitoring officer (code number 14.107), and junior-level environmental resource monitoring officer (code number 14.108) in the list of ranks of civil servants issued together with Decision No. 78/2004/QĐ-BNV dated November 3, 2004 of the Minister of Home Affairs on issuing the list of ranks of civil servants and ranks of civil servants.

Article 5. The Minister, heads of ministries equivalent to ministries, heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Tran Van Tuan
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