Circular No. 07/2015/TT-BNV stipulates the titles, code numbers, and professional standards for each rank of civil servants in the agriculture and rural development sector.

Pursuant to the Law on Public Officials and Civil Servants dated November 13, 2008;

Pursuant to Decree No. 24/2010/NĐ-CP dated March 15, 2010 of the Government stipulating recruitment, utilization and management of civil servants;

BASED ON Decree No. 204/2004/ND-CP dated December 14, 2004 of the Government on salary regulations for civil servants, public officials, and members of the armed forces; Decree No. 17/2013/ND-CP dated December 19, 2013 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 204/2004/ND-CP dated December 14, 2004 of the Government on salary regulations for civil servants, public officials, and members of the armed forces;

Pursuant to Decree No. 58/2014/NĐ-CP dated June 16, 2014, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs;

PURSUANT TO the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in Circular No. 7193/BNN-TCCB dated September 3, 2015 regarding the designation of job titles, grade codes, and professional standards for agricultural and rural development civil service grades;

CONSIDERING the proposal of the Director of the Civil Servants and Public Officials Department;

THE MINISTER OF INTERIOR hereby promulgates the regulations on job titles, grade codes, and professional standards for agricultural and rural development civil service grades as follows:

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular stipulates the job titles, grade codes, and professional standards for agricultural and rural development civil service grades.

Article 2. Applicability

This Circular applies to civil servants performing specialized agricultural and rural development tasks.

Article 3. Job titles, grade codes, and professional standards for agricultural and rural development civil service grades include:

1. Animal quarantine:

Chapter II

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL QUARANTINE CIVIL SERVICE GRADES

Article 4. General Standards on Moral Qualities

1. Firm political conviction, unwavering in the face of difficulties and challenges, always adhering to Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought; always prioritizing national, Party, and people's interests over personal interests.

2. High sense of responsibility, always complying with laws and being cautious in performing duties.

3. Not exploiting official positions or powers for personal gain.

4. Adhering to internal rules of the agency and following assignments from the agency head.

5. Continuously studying and enhancing professional knowledge and skills to fulfill assigned tasks.

6. Living a clean and healthy lifestyle, maintaining discipline and setting a good example in work; not engaging in bureaucracy, corruption, waste, and firmly combating bureaucracy, corruption, waste, and other negative practices.

7. Being honest, impartial, fair, democratic, respectful when interacting with the public.

Article 5. Animal quarantine officer grade (code number: 09.315)

1. Responsibilities

Is a specialized civil servant assisting the leadership in organizing and implementing animal quarantine, animal products quarantine before export, import, temporary export, re-import, transfer of border gates, transit through Vietnam, and domestic consumption, controlling animal slaughter, hygiene inspection, and food safety inspection for animal origin products.

2. Tasks

a) Lead in organizing and implementing procedures for animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, animal slaughter control, hygiene management, and food safety for animal origin products;

b) Organize the development of technical procedures to ensure accuracy and speed for each animal quarantine object, animal product quarantine, animal slaughter control, hygiene inspection, and food safety for animal origin products;

c) Lead in coordinating between related sectors and veterinary agencies to summarize experiences for animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, hygiene management, and food safety for animal origin products;

d) Summarize, analyze, evaluate, and draw lessons from the processes of animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, animal slaughter control, hygiene management, and food safety for animal origin products; propose amendments and supplements to improve procedures and standards for animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, animal slaughter control, hygiene management, and food safety for animal origin products;

e) Guide, monitor, inspect, and recommend measures for animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, and animal slaughter control;

f) Participate in providing technical guidance and training for lower-grade civil servants;

g) Direct and build a unified technical management system for animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, animal slaughter control, hygiene management, and food safety for animal origin products;

h) Lead or participate in scientific research topics at the sector level concerning animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, animal slaughter control, hygiene management, and food safety for animal origin products;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Master laws on veterinary science and state policies related to animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, animal slaughter control, hygiene management, and food safety for animal origin products;

b) Be proficient in techniques involved in animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, animal slaughter control, hygiene management, and food safety for animal origin products;

c) Master technical standards to assess testing results serving animal quarantine, slaughter control, and hygiene inspections;

d) Understand veterinary techniques and veterinary laws of countries with international cooperation with Vietnam;

e) Stay informed about new information in the field of animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, animal slaughter control, hygiene management, and food safety for animal origin products both domestically and internationally;

f) Have the ability to quickly synthesize. Be proficient in organizing and implementing animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, animal slaughter control, hygiene management, and food safety for animal origin products; have the ability to attract collaborators;

g) Lead or participate in projects, topics, programs recognized and effectively implemented by the Ministry-level or Provincial-level Science Council;

h) Have experience in administrative, public service fields related to animal quarantine or in leadership and management activities. Civil servants applying for promotion to the animal quarantine officer grade must have held the animal quarantine officer grade or equivalent grade for at least 5 years (60 months), including at least 3 years (36 months) as an animal quarantine officer.

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in veterinary science, aquatic animal pathology, livestock farming, veterinary science, or other relevant majors suitable for the job position;

b) Hold a certificate for training in state management procedures for the animal quarantine officer grade;

c) Have a foreign language proficiency level of Grade 3 as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training regarding the six-level foreign language proficiency framework for Vietnam;

d) Have computer skills meeting the basic standard for information technology usage as prescribed in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding the standard for information technology usage.

Article 6. Animal quarantine officer grade (code: 09.316)

1. Responsibilities

Is a specialized civil servant assisting leadership in implementing animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, pre-export and import slaughter control, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import, inter-port transfer, transit through Vietnam, domestic consumption, veterinary hygiene management, and food safety for animal origin products.

2. Tasks

a) Analyze and evaluate testing and trial results to serve quarantine work, slaughter control, and veterinary hygiene inspection;

b) Carry out animal and animal product quarantine according to regulations;

c) Inspect the technical implementation stages of animal quarantine technicians and be responsible for animal and animal product quarantine results;

d) Implement slaughter control procedures and supervise veterinary hygiene at slaughterhouses, initial processing, and storage facilities for animals and animal products;

đ) Coordinate with relevant agencies and units to handle violations of laws on animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, and slaughter control, and veterinary hygiene and food safety inspections for animal origin products as prescribed by law;

e) Promote and guide the enforcement of Vietnam's veterinary laws for cargo owners;

g) Participate in scientific research topics related to animal quarantine and product quarantine, slaughter control, veterinary hygiene management, and food safety for animal origin products;

h) Collect samples of animals and animal products to serve animal quarantine and product quarantine, slaughter control, veterinary hygiene inspection, and food safety for animal origin products;

i) Analyze and evaluate testing and trial results to serve quarantine work, slaughter control, and veterinary hygiene inspection;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Master basic knowledge of veterinary science;

b) Understand current veterinary laws;

c) Be familiar with veterinary laws of some countries in the region;

d) Understand social psychology and state laws to accurately and efficiently resolve assigned professional tasks;

đ) Know how to organize, direct, inspect, and coordinate with related sectors to implement tasks effectively;

e) Civil servants applying for promotion to animal quarantine officer grade must have held the animal quarantine technician grade or equivalent for a minimum of three years (36 months);

4. Training and Development Standards:

a) Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in veterinary science, aquatic pathology, animal husbandry, or other relevant fields meeting job requirements;

b) Possess a certificate for training in state administrative management for animal quarantine officers;

c) Have a level 2 proficiency in foreign languages as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the six-level foreign language competency framework for Vietnam;

d) Have computer skills meeting the basic standard for information technology usage as prescribed in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding the standard for information technology usage.

Article 7. Animal quarantine technician grade (code: 09.317)

1. Responsibilities

Is a specialized civil servant directly implementing animal quarantine, animal product quarantine, slaughter control, veterinary hygiene inspection, and food safety for animal origin products according to established regulations.

2. Tasks

a) Assist animal quarantine officers in checking and evaluating animal quarantine and product quarantine records, slaughter control;

b) Inspect clinical conditions of animals, observe the condition of goods, and sensory characteristics of animal products;

c) Conduct disease prevention and treatment for animals during quarantine isolation or isolation due to illness at slaughterhouses;

d) Collect samples of animals and animal products to serve animal quarantine and product quarantine, slaughter control, veterinary hygiene inspection, and food safety for animal origin products;

đ) Supervise the implementation of veterinary hygiene measures during quarantine isolation, during the slaughter process, or during initial processing and preparation of animal products;

e) Guide and supervise the preparation and application of disinfectant solutions as directed;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Master the basic contents of current veterinary laws applicable to their field of responsibility;

b) Understand technical procedures for performing assigned tasks;

c) Recognize common diseases and unusual symptoms in animal products;

d) Understand the nature and effects of various preventive and therapeutic drugs, disinfectants, and decontaminants;

đ) Know how to monitor quarantine isolation, record results, and maintain experimental logs;

e) Be able to treat common animal diseases;

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Hold a college diploma or higher in veterinary science, aquatic pathology, animal husbandry, or other relevant fields meeting job requirements;

b) Have a level 1 proficiency in foreign languages as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the six-level foreign language competency framework for Vietnam;

c) Have basic computer skills as specified in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications on the standard for information technology usage skills;

Chapter III

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE GRADES OF PLANT QUARANTINE CIVIL SERVANTS

Article 8. General standards for quality

1. Firm political conviction, unwavering in the face of difficulties and challenges, always adhering to Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought; always prioritizing national, Party, and people's interests over personal interests.

2. High sense of responsibility, always complying with laws and being cautious in performing duties.

3. Not exploiting official positions or powers for personal gain.

4. Adhering to internal rules of the agency and following assignments from the agency head.

5. Continuously studying and enhancing professional knowledge and skills to fulfill assigned tasks.

6. Living a clean and healthy lifestyle, maintaining discipline and setting a good example in work; not engaging in bureaucracy, corruption, waste, and firmly combating bureaucracy, corruption, waste, and other negative practices.

7. Being honest, impartial, fair, democratic, respectful when interacting with the public.

Article 9. Main Plant Quarantine Officer Rank (code: 09.318)

1. Responsibilities

Is a specialized civil servant assisting leadership in organizing and implementing plant quarantine work for export, import, transit, and domestic purposes at provincial, regional, and central state organizations responsible for plant quarantine.

2. Tasks

a) Develop plans, schemes, and organize the implementation of plant quarantine for export, import, transit, and domestic purposes within the assigned field;

b) Identify plant quarantine objects and control subjects, verify suspected cases of newly discovered pests;

c) Investigate, collect data and information; compile and analyze such data and information, assess the situation, draw lessons from plant quarantine activities in the assigned area or field, and on this basis propose supplementary or amended procedures, standards, technical regulations, and operational norms for plant quarantine;

d) Elaborate general technical and operational regulations for plant quarantine to suit local conditions;

đ) Participate in drafting, supplementing, and amending legal provisions on plant quarantine. Lead the organization and implementation of the dissemination and guidance of legal provisions on plant quarantine, the detection, prevention, and handling of violations within authority or proposing higher authorities to handle such violations;

e) Participate in drafting standards, procedures, and regulations on plant quarantine and apply international standards and practices in the assigned field;

g) Lead or participate in inspecting the implementation of state regulations on managing fumigation, irradiation, and other treatment measures in the field of plant protection and quarantine;

h) Lead or participate in conducting scientific research projects on plant quarantine at the sectoral level and participate in national-level projects in the assigned field;

i) Participate in professional inspections related to plant quarantine activities in the assigned field when required;

k) Participate in developing objectives, programs, contents, compiling materials, and organizing training for lower-ranking civil servants in plant quarantine;

l) Summarize situations, evaluate, and draw lessons from professional activities in plant quarantine work;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Master the Party's policies and State laws relevant to assigned tasks, and industry policies on plant protection and quarantine;

b) Master legal provisions on plant protection and quarantine, and other relevant laws both domestically and internationally;

c) Understand the biological characteristics of regulated pests;

d) Understand the relationship between plant quarantine work and plant protection work, export, import, transit, transportation, and the economic, political, and social situation domestically related to plant quarantine work;

đ) Master procedures, standards, technical regulations, and operational norms for plant quarantine, and related scientific and technical information both domestically and internationally;

e) Master administrative procedures and principles related to assigned plant quarantine activities;

g) Lead or participate in projects, topics, programs recognized and effectively implemented by the Ministry-level or Provincial-level Science Council;

h) Have experience in the administrative and public service field of plant quarantine or in leadership and management activities. Civil servants applying for promotion to the rank of Main Plant Quarantine Officer must have held the rank of Plant Quarantine Officer or equivalent for at least five years (60 months), including at least three years (36 months) as a Plant Quarantine Officer;

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following majors: plant protection, agriculture, crop production, plant science, biology, or another relevant major meeting job requirements;

b) Hold a certificate in training for state management at the rank of Main Plant Quarantine Officer;

c) Possess a foreign language proficiency level of Grade 3 as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the six-grade foreign language competence framework for Vietnam.

d) Have computer skills meeting the basic standard for information technology usage as prescribed in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding the standard for information technology usage.

Article 10. Plant quarantine officer rank (code: 09.319)

1. Responsibilities

Is a specialized civil servant assisting leadership in organizing and implementing plant quarantine work for export, import, transit, and domestic transport at state organizations at provincial, regional, and central levels with quarantine responsibilities.

2. Tasks

a) Develop plans, propose solutions, implement, and organize the implementation of plant quarantine work for export, import, transit, and domestic transport within the assigned field;

b) Detect regulated pests and verify suspected cases of common plant quarantine pests;

c) Conduct multiple stages or the entire process of inspecting objects subject to plant quarantine or export, import, and transit;

d) Decide, supervise, confirm the implementation of measures to handle infected objects (based on classification) and be personally responsible for their decisions;

đ) Promote, disseminate, and guide on plant quarantine laws; detect, prevent, and handle violations within authority or propose handling of such violations;

e) Lead research topics and experimental surveys of the unit and participate in implementing sector-level research topics on plant quarantine. Propose additional or amended regulations within the assigned technical and professional field;

g) Participate in inspecting the implementation of state regulations on managing fumigation activities and other treatment measures in the plant protection and quarantine field;

h) Guide and train technical and professional skills for lower-ranking civil servants;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Understand the Party's policies and state laws related to assigned tasks and the industry's policies on plant protection and quarantine;

b) Understand regulations on plant protection and quarantine and other relevant laws. Be familiar with international practices and standards on plant quarantine in the assigned field;

c) Understand procedures, standards, technical specifications, quarantine norms, and related scientific and technical information;

d) Understand administrative procedures and principles related to assigned quarantine activities;

đ) Understand economic, social, and political conditions related to assigned quarantine activities;

Civil servants applying to advance to the plant quarantine officer rank must have held the plant quarantine technician rank or equivalent for a minimum of three years (36 months);

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following majors: plant protection, agriculture, crop production, plant science, biology, or another relevant major meeting job requirements;

b) Hold a certificate in state management training for the plant quarantine officer rank;

c) Have a level 2 proficiency in foreign languages as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the six-level foreign language competency framework for Vietnam;

d) Have computer skills meeting the basic standard for information technology usage as prescribed in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding the standard for information technology usage.

Article 11. Plant quarantine technician rank (code: 09.320)

1. Responsibilities

Is a specialized civil servant implementing plant quarantine work for export, import, transit, and domestic transport according to procedures and norms at state organizations with quarantine responsibilities from station level upwards.

2. Tasks

a) Carry out one or more stages of the investigation and inspection process to detect regulated pests;

b) Collect samples of objects, establish various types of samples of harmful organisms, prepare specimens for preservation, transfer, and analysis of these samples and specimens;

c) Carry out one or more stages of the analysis and testing process in the plant quarantine field;

d) Prepare tools and chemicals for investigation, inspection, analysis, testing, or experimentation in the plant quarantine field;

đ) Record and initially process data from investigations, inspections, analyses, tests, or experiments. Establish plant quarantine records;

e) Use, maintain, and service plant quarantine equipment and be personally responsible for such equipment;

g) Guide workers in performing simple technical operations;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Understand the industry's policies on plant quarantine and relevant laws on plant protection and quarantine related to assigned tasks;

b) Understand procedural techniques and technical operations for assigned investigations, inspections, analyses, tests, and experiments;

c) Understand the morphological characteristics of harmful organisms and signs of damage and infection related to detecting common regulated pests;

d) Understand the properties, effects, and usage methods of chemicals and tools for assigned investigations, inspections, analyses, tests, and experiments;

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Graduated from a secondary level or higher in one of the following majors: plant protection, agronomy, crop production, plant science, biology, or another major as required by the job position;

b) Have a level 1 proficiency in foreign languages as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the six-level foreign language competency framework for Vietnam;

c) Have basic computer skills as specified in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications on the standard for information technology usage skills;

Chapter IV

TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR THE SPECIALIZED RANKS OF CONTROL AND REGULATION OFFICERS

Article 12. General quality standards

1. Firm political conviction, unwavering in the face of difficulties and challenges, always adhering to Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought; always prioritizing national, Party, and people's interests over personal interests.

2. High sense of responsibility, always complying with laws and being cautious in performing duties.

3. Not exploiting official positions or powers for personal gain.

4. Adhering to internal rules of the agency and following assignments from the agency head.

5. Continuously studying and enhancing professional knowledge and skills to fulfill assigned tasks.

6. Living a clean and healthy lifestyle, maintaining discipline and setting a good example in work; not engaging in bureaucracy, corruption, waste, and firmly combating bureaucracy, corruption, waste, and other negative practices.

7. Being honest, impartial, fair, democratic, respectful when interacting with the public.

Article 13. Main levee inspector rank (code: 11.081)

1. Responsibilities

As a professional civil servant in the water resources sector, assisting the Director of the Department to supervise and urge the implementation of complex technical issues in the management and maintenance of levees within the assigned area.

2. Tasks

a) Review the compilation of data, levee history files, embankment, sluice, and the evolution process of riverbeds or beaches carried out by the Levee Management Unit;

b) Review the results of analyzing and assessing the current state of levees, embankments, sluices, and recommendations for reinforcement and repair measures. Propose technical solutions and appropriate plans for reinforcing and repairing levees within the Levee Management Unit's jurisdiction;

c) Review protection plans for critical flood and storm defense points established by counties. Lead the development of protection plans for critical points under their unit's responsibility;

d) Lead in determining the cause, proposing measures, and participating in directing technical handling when levees, embankments, or sluices experience complex incidents as assigned by the Unit Head;

đ) Inspect and determine the extent of impact on the safety of levees, embankments, and sluices in cases of serious violations of the Levee Law. Handle violations of laws related to levees;

e) Lead or participate in compiling materials and directly train technical and administrative skills for specialized forces responsible for levee management and maintenance;

g) Promote and educate laws related to levees, mobilize organizations and individuals to participate in levee management and protection;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Master the Levee Law, the Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Response, and other relevant legal regulations concerning levee management and protection;

b) Master Vietnamese standards, industry standards, procedures, and technical norms related to construction, repair, management, and maintenance of levees;

c) Master the functions, effects, and principles of managing and using flood and storm emergency supplies. Know how to use local materials as substitutes;

d) Understand the characteristics of floods and storms in Vietnam and the national and provincial policies and measures for flood and storm prevention and response;

đ) Master the current status of levees, embankments, and sluices in the province. Understand the division of responsibilities for state management of the levee system;

e) Lead or participate in projects, topics, and programs recognized by the Ministry-level or Provincial Science Council and effectively implemented;

g) Have experience in administrative and public service fields related to levee supervision or leadership and management activities. Civil servants applying for promotion to the main levee inspector rank must have at least five years (60 months) of experience in the levee inspector rank or equivalent, including a minimum of three years (36 months) in the levee inspector rank;

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in water resources engineering or a related field suitable for the job requirements;

b) Possess a certificate in training for administrative management in the levee inspector rank;

c) Have a level 2 proficiency in foreign languages as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the six-level foreign language competency framework for Vietnam;

d) Have computer skills meeting the basic standard for information technology usage as prescribed in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding the standard for information technology usage.

Article 14. Levee inspector rank (code: 11.082)

1. Responsibilities

As a professional civil servant in the water resources sector, assisting the Leader of the Levee Management Unit to organize and implement, supervise, and urge compliance with the provisions of the Levee Law and other systems and regulations related to levee management and maintenance within the assigned area;

2. Tasks

a) Establish, compile, and regularly update the levee history files, embankment, sluice, and the evolution process of riverbeds or beaches within the assigned scope;

b) Timely detect all changes in levees, embankments, sluices, river flow, riverbanks, and beaches, determine causes, propose solutions, and directly organize the handling of incidents;

c) Inspect, prevent, record, and report to competent authorities for handling any acts that infringe upon the safety of levees, embankments, and sluices;

d) Analyze and assess the current state of levees, embankments, and sluices, identify the level of instability of structures, propose reinforcement and repair measures, and participate in supervising construction and acceptance of works within the assigned area;

đ) Participate in supervising construction and acceptance of construction, reinforcement, and repair works of levees, embankments, and sluices within the assigned area as directed by superiors;

e) Organize the management of flood and storm emergency supplies available within the assigned area;

g) Directly train technical skills for levee maintenance forces and guide the handling of complex incidents as assigned by the Unit;

h) Promote and educate laws related to levees, mobilize organizations and individuals to participate in levee management and protection;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Master the Levee Law, the Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Response, and other relevant legal regulations concerning levee management and protection;

b) Master Vietnamese standards, industry standards, procedures, and technical norms related to construction, repair, management, and maintenance of levees;

c) Master the functions, effects, and principles of managing and using flood and storm emergency supplies;

d) Understand the general characteristics of floods and storms in Vietnam and appropriate measures for flood and storm prevention and response in their locality;

đ) Understand and master the current status of levees, embankments, and sluices within their unit's management scope and the division of responsibilities for state management of levees;

e) Civil servants applying for promotion to the levee inspector rank must have at least three years (36 months) of experience in the intermediate levee inspector rank or equivalent;

4. Training and Development Standards:

a) Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in water resources engineering or a related field suitable for the job requirements;

b) Possess a certificate in training for administrative management in the levee inspector rank;

c) Have a level 2 proficiency in foreign languages as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the six-level foreign language competency framework for Vietnam;

d) Have computer skills meeting the basic standard for information technology usage as prescribed in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding the standard for information technology usage.

Article 15. Intermediate levee inspector rank (code: 11.083)

1. Responsibilities

Is a professional civil servant of the water conservancy sector, assisting the leadership of the Levee Management Station to supervise and urge the implementation of the contents stipulated in the Law on Levees, other systems and regulations related to levee management and household levee protection within the assigned area.

2. Tasks

a) Collecting materials to supplement the levee dossier, revetment, sluice and the process of development of the riverbed or beach within the assigned scope;

b) Detecting and promptly reporting to superiors all developments of levees, revetments, sluices, flow, riverbanks, beaches. Directly guiding the levee protection force to handle common levee, revetment, sluice incidents within the assigned area and participating in guiding the handling of complex incidents according to the division of labor from superiors;

c) Inspecting, preventing, detecting, recording in a report and recommending competent authorities to handle acts infringing upon the safety of levees, revetments, sluices;

d) Participating in supervising construction and acceptance of construction projects, reinforcement, repair of levees, revetments, sluices within the assigned area according to the division of labor from superiors;

đ) Managing flood and storm prevention reserve materials currently available within the assigned area;

e) Propagandizing and educating about laws on levees, mobilizing organizations and individuals to participate in levee management and protection;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Understanding and grasping the main contents of the Law on Levees, the Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Response, and other relevant legal documents concerning levee management and protection;

b) Understanding and grasping some Vietnamese standards, industry standards, procedures, technical norms related to the construction, maintenance, management, and handling of levee, revetment, sluice incidents;

c) Understanding the functions, effects, and principles of managing and using flood and storm prevention reserve materials;

d) Understanding the general characteristics of floods and storms in Vietnam and commonly applied measures in their localities;

đ) Understanding and grasping the current status of levees, revetments, sluices within the management scope of the unit and the division of responsibilities for state management of levees;

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Graduated from a secondary water conservancy school or other relevant training programs meeting job requirements;

b) Having a level 1 foreign language proficiency as prescribed in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014 issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the six-level foreign language competence framework for Vietnam;

c) Have basic computer skills as specified in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications on the standard for information technology usage skills;

Chapter V

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE RANKS OF FOREST INSPECTORS

Article 16. General Qualifications

1. Meeting the qualifications for cadres and civil servants as stipulated in the Law on Cadres and Civil Servants.

2. Possessing courage and intelligence to combat acts of destruction to manage and protect forests.

3. Having high responsibility, always adhering to the law and being cautious in performing duties.

4. Not exploiting official positions or powers for personal gain.

5. Promoting a spirit of serving the people, listening to public opinions to promote public participation in forest protection and development; closely coordinating with relevant agencies to fulfill tasks.

6. Demonstrating impartiality, honesty; having a courteous, respectful, and humble attitude when interacting with the public.

Article 17. Senior Forest Inspector Rank (code: 10.225)

1. Responsibilities

Is a professional civil servant of the forestry inspection sector, assisting the leadership of the central or local forestry inspection agency to organize the implementation of one or more specialized fields of forestry management, protection, and development, and forest product management nationwide and at provincial level.

2. Tasks

a) Leading or participating in organizing and implementing one or more areas in professional work related to forestry management, protection, and development, and forest product management;

b) Leading or participating in developing plans, programs, and plans within the assigned field of work, coordinating with relevant agencies to implement them;

c) Participating in drafting or revising and supplementing legal documents on professional work within the assigned field;

d) Leading or participating in organizing the implementation of inspections, audits, and handling cases of large scale and complex nature according to the law;

đ) Leading or participating in organizing and guiding professional inspections in the forestry inspection sector and advising on measures to adjust and correct within the forestry inspection system to ensure strict organization, effectiveness, and efficiency;

e) Implementing coordination with relevant agencies (law enforcement, research, management...) when carrying out forestry management, protection, and development work within the province, region, and nationwide;

g) Leading or participating in organizing the application of scientific and technological advancements into forestry management, forest protection, and forest product management;

h) Compiling or participating in compiling professional materials and teaching courses for forestry inspectors, participating in training sessions for forestry inspectors;

i) Studying and analyzing activities of the forestry inspection sector nationwide and in provinces with large forest areas, proposing organizational measures to enhance the effectiveness of forestry inspection work;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Leading or cooperating effectively in professional forestry management, protection, and development, and forest product management activities;

b) Organizing effective cooperation with relevant agencies during the implementation of forestry management, protection, and development, and forest product management tasks;

c) Being able to guide and inspect forestry inspection work for other members of the agency;

d) Having the ability to synthesize and generalize activities related to professional work in the forestry inspection sector to propose solutions to improve the effectiveness of forest protection work;

đ) Having the ability to independently conduct scientific research to serve forestry management, forest protection, and forest product management;

e) Leading or participating in scientific projects recognized and effectively implemented by the Ministry or provincial science council.

g) Have experience in the administrative and public service field related to forestry rangers or in leadership and management activities. Civil servants participating in the examination for promotion to the rank of Senior Forestry Ranger must have held the rank of Forestry Ranger or equivalent rank for at least 5 years (60 months), including a minimum of 3 years (36 months) as a Forestry Ranger.

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in forestry or another relevant major that meets the job position requirements;

b) Possess a certificate for training in state administration for the rank of Senior Forestry Ranger;

c) Have a level 2 proficiency in foreign languages as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the six-level foreign language competency framework for Vietnam;

d) Have computer skills meeting the basic standard for information technology usage as prescribed in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding the standard for information technology usage.

Article 18. Rank of Forestry Ranger (code: 10.226)

1. Responsibilities

Is a professional civil servant in the forestry inspection sector, assisting central or local forestry inspection authorities in performing tasks related to forest management, protection, and development, and forest product management within the assigned area.

2. Tasks

a) Inspect and supervise the implementation of laws and regulations concerning forest management, protection, and development, and forest product management;

b) Monitor and report promptly on the performance of forest management, protection, and development, and forest product management tasks within the assigned scope;

c) Develop plans and programs, organize their implementation, conduct inspections, fire prevention and firefighting, and prevent illegal acts in the field of forest management, protection, and development, forest development, and forest product business;

d) Promote and disseminate forestry laws and regulations to the community within the assigned area;

đ) Guide the establishment and monitor the implementation of village rules and regulations for forest protection and development within the assigned area;

e) Participate with local authorities and other law enforcement agencies in preventing and combating illegal logging and deforestation within the assigned area;

g) Inspect, identify, and handle violations of laws related to forest management, protection, and development, and forest product management according to assigned tasks and authority;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Possess the ability to work independently and proactively;

b) Be able to perform organizational, directive, guidance, inspection, and supervision tasks in forest management, protection, and development, and forest product management;

c) Coordinate and organize collaboration with relevant agencies to effectively carry out assigned tasks;

d) Possess good communication skills when interacting with individuals and organizations during the execution of assigned tasks;

đ) Organize and coordinate the resolution of legal violations related to forest management, protection, and forest product management according to legal procedures and formalities;

e) Civil servants participating in the examination for promotion to the rank of Forestry Ranger must have held the rank of Junior Forestry Ranger or equivalent for a minimum of 3 years (36 months);

4. Qualifications

a) Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in forestry or another relevant major that meets the job position requirements;

b) Possess a certificate for training in state administration for the rank of Forestry Ranger;

c) Possess a level 2 foreign language proficiency as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training regarding the Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam;

d) Have computer skills meeting the basic standard for information technology usage as prescribed in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding the standard for information technology usage.

Article 19. Rank of Junior Forestry Ranger (code: 10.228)

1. Responsibilities

Is a professional civil servant in the forestry inspection sector, assisting local forestry inspection authorities in performing certain tasks related to forest management, protection, and development, and forest product management as prescribed by law.

2. Tasks

a) Guide and inspect the use of forests by forest owners according to approved planning projects and technical procedures;

b) Conduct patrols and inspections of violations of the Law on Forest Protection and Development within the assigned monitoring area;

c) Investigate, collect information, and report promptly to superiors about illegal activities such as deforestation and illegal trade in forest products within the assigned monitoring area;

d) Promote and participate in mobilizing the people to comply with forestry laws and regulations;

đ) Promptly stop acts of harming forest resources, record initial documents on violations, protect the scene, and evidence of illegally transported forest products;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Independently perform inspection and investigation tasks related to forest management, forest product management, deforestation, and illegal trade in forest products;

b) Possess methods for promoting and mobilizing the people to participate in forest management, protection, and development, and forest product management;

c) Be proficient in the specialized operations of forestry inspection and forest development;

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Hold a junior college degree or higher in forestry or another relevant major that meets the job position requirements;

b) Possess a certificate for training in state administration for the rank of Junior Forestry Ranger;

c) Possess a level 1 foreign language proficiency as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training regarding the Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam;

d) Possess basic computer skills in accordance with the standards set forth in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding Computer Technology Usage Standards;

Chapter VI

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE RANKS OF FORESTRY INSPECTORS

Article 20. General Standards on Quality

1. Firm political conviction, unwavering in the face of difficulties and challenges, always adhering to Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought; always prioritizing national, Party, and people's interests over personal interests.

2. High sense of responsibility, always complying with laws and being cautious in performing duties.

3. Not exploiting official positions or powers for personal gain.

4. Adhering to internal rules of the agency and following assignments from the agency head.

5. Continuously studying and enhancing professional knowledge and skills to fulfill assigned tasks.

6. Living a clean and healthy lifestyle, maintaining discipline and setting a good example in work; not engaging in bureaucracy, corruption, waste, and firmly combating bureaucracy, corruption, waste, and other negative practices.

7. Honesty, objectivity, fairness, democracy, respect for the people.

Article 21. Senior Fisheries Inspector Rank (code number: 25.309)

1. Responsibilities

Is a specialized civil servant in fisheries inspection agencies, assisting the leadership of such agencies to organize patrols, inspections, supervision, handling of violations of laws, and specialized inspections in marine areas under their jurisdiction.

2. Tasks

a) Lead and implement certain fields within the professional work of fisheries inspection and specialized inspections in aquaculture;

b) Participate in drafting or revising and supplementing regulatory legal documents related to professional and specialized tasks assigned;

c) Lead and organize the implementation of patrols, inspections, supervision, and handling according to the provisions of the law for cases with significant scale and complexity;

d) Lead and organize professional inspections on fisheries inspection, propose measures to improve management efficiency and the work of the fisheries inspection force;

đ) Coordinate with relevant agencies when implementing patrol, inspection, supervision, specialized inspection, detection, and handling of violations of laws related to aquaculture;

e) Participate or lead research, application, and utilization of advanced scientific and technological progress in assigned professional and specialized tasks;

g) Participate or lead the compilation of teaching materials and guidance documents, and organize training and dissemination of experience for fisheries inspectors and crew members of inspection vessels;

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Understand the Party's policies and guidelines, state laws; be proficient in the development direction of the industry in management and related specialized tasks;

b) Lead and effectively implement specialized activities of patrols, inspections, supervision, specialized inspections, detection, and handling of violations of laws related to aquaculture;

c) Organize effective coordination with relevant agencies during the implementation of tasks;

d) Be able to guide and inspect the professional work of fisheries inspection for other members of the fisheries inspection force;

đ) Have a firm grasp of knowledge about maritime security and defense related to vessel and crew member activities;

e) Possess the ability to synthesize and generalize activities related to professional tasks to propose solutions to enhance the effectiveness of fisheries inspection work;

g) Have the ability to independently conduct scientific research to serve fisheries inspection and specialized inspections in aquaculture;

đ) Lead or participate in projects, topics, programs related to fisheries inspection that are effectively applied in practice;

e) Have experience in administrative and public service fields related to fisheries inspection or in leadership and management activities. Civil servants applying for promotion to the Senior Fisheries Inspector rank must have held the Fisheries Inspector rank or equivalent for at least five years (60 months), including at least three years (36 months) holding the Fisheries Inspector rank.

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major suitable for the job requirements;

b) Have attended training courses on state administration knowledge and specialized tasks of the Senior Fisheries Inspector rank;

c) Have a level 2 proficiency in foreign languages as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the Six-Level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam.

d) Have computer skills meeting the basic standard for information technology usage as prescribed in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding the standard for information technology usage.

Article 22. Inspector Cadre (code: 25.310)

1. Responsibilities

Is a professional civil servant in fisheries inspection agencies, assisting the leadership of fisheries inspection agencies to perform patrol, inspection, supervision, handling of violations of laws, and specialized inspections in the field of fisheries as assigned.

2. Tasks

a) Participate in building plans and programs for patrols, inspections, supervision, and specialized inspections in fisheries on Vietnam's maritime areas;

b) Participate in drafting, revising, and supplementing legal documents related to professional work within the assigned scope;

c) Carry out patrols, inspections, supervision, detection, prevention, and handling of violations of laws and specialized inspections in fisheries according to assigned tasks;

d) Participate in disseminating and popularizing Vietnamese and international laws on fisheries, guiding fishermen and organizations and individuals operating in maritime areas to strictly comply with legal regulations on fisheries;

đ) Coordinate with relevant agencies when implementing patrol, inspection, supervision, specialized inspection, detection, and handling of violations of laws related to aquaculture;

e) Participate in researching, applying, and utilizing scientific and technological advancements in the assigned professional and vocational fields.

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Understand the Party's policies, guidelines, and state laws; understand the development direction of the sector in management and related vocational fields;

b) Understand the procedures for conducting patrols, inspections, supervision, detection, prevention, and handling of violations of laws and specialized inspections in fisheries;

c) Coordinate effectively with relevant agencies to implement assigned tasks;

d) Master knowledge about maritime security and defense related to ship and crew activities;

đ) Possess communication and interaction skills when dealing with individuals and organizations during the execution of assigned tasks;

e) Organize and coordinate to handle violations of fisheries laws according to legal procedures;

đ) Civil servants who take the examination to upgrade to the Inspector Cadre must have at least three years (36 months) of experience as an Inspector Cadre.

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major suitable for the job requirements;

b) Have attended training courses on state administration management knowledge and Inspector Cadre vocational training;

c) Have a level 2 proficiency in foreign languages as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the Six-Level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam.

d) Have computer skills meeting the basic standard for information technology usage as prescribed in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding the standard for information technology usage.

Article 23. Intermediate Inspector Cadre (code: 25.311)

1. Responsibilities

Is a professional civil servant in fisheries inspection agencies, participating in performing some tasks in the fisheries inspection vocational field.

2. Tasks

a) Participate in providing comments on drafting, revising, and supplementing legal documents related to professional and vocational work within the assigned scope;

b) Participate in conducting patrols, inspections, supervision, detection, prevention, and handling of violations of fisheries laws in the assigned maritime area as stipulated by law;

c) Collect information and promptly report on violations of fisheries laws by organizations and individuals, both domestic and foreign, operating in the assigned maritime area;

d) Participate in promoting and mobilizing fishermen to comply with legal regulations in fisheries activities;

đ) Participate in coordinating with patrol, inspection, supervision forces of ministries, sectors, and localities in preventing and combating violations of fisheries laws in Vietnam's maritime areas.

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Understand the Party's policies, guidelines, and state laws; understand the development direction of the sector in management and related vocational fields;

b) Understand the procedures for conducting patrols, inspections, supervision, detection, prevention, and handling of violations of laws and specialized inspections in fisheries;

c) Possess the ability to coordinate with relevant agencies to handle violations of fisheries laws according to legal procedures;

d) Master knowledge about maritime security and defense related to ship and crew activities.

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Graduated from a college level or higher, with a major suitable for the job requirements;

b) Have attended training courses on state administration management knowledge and Intermediate Inspector Cadre vocational training;

c) Possess a level 1 foreign language proficiency as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training regarding the Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam;

d) Possess basic computer skills in accordance with the standards set forth in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding Computer Technology Usage Standards;

Chapter VII

STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND SPECIALIZED SKILLS OF THE RANKS OF CIVIL SERVANTS IN FISHERIES INSPECTION CREW

Article 24. General Standards on Qualities

1. Firm political conviction, unwavering in the face of difficulties and challenges, always adhering to Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought; always prioritizing national, Party, and people's interests over personal interests.

2. High sense of responsibility, always complying with laws and being cautious in performing duties.

3. Not exploiting official positions or powers for personal gain.

4. Adhering to internal rules of the agency and following assignments from the agency head.

5. Continuously studying and enhancing professional knowledge and skills to fulfill assigned tasks.

6. Living a clean and healthy lifestyle, maintaining discipline and setting a good example in work; not engaging in bureaucracy, corruption, waste, and firmly combating bureaucracy, corruption, waste, and other negative practices.

7. Honesty, objectivity, fairness, democracy, respect for the people.

Article 25. Rank of Senior Fisheries Surveillance Officer (code: 25.312)

1. Responsibilities

Is a specialized civil servant in fisheries surveillance agencies, assisting agency leadership in implementing patrol, inspection, control plans, detecting, and preventing violations of laws related to aquatic resources in Vietnam's maritime areas, and performing tasks to manage and use fisheries surveillance vessels safely and effectively.

2. Tasks

a) Develop the vessel's operational plan, repair plan; propose measures for safe and effective vessel usage and crew management;

b) Carry out patrol, inspection, control, detection, and prevention of violations of laws related to aquatic resources in Vietnam's maritime areas;

c) Command the fisheries surveillance vessel safely and effectively; manage weapons and auxiliary equipment equipped on the vessel;

d) Apply scientific and technological advancements to vessel operation work;

đ) Participate in flood and storm prevention, search and rescue operations;

e) Compile or participate in compiling materials and training manuals related to fisheries surveillance vessels, and participate in teaching vocational training courses for fisheries surveillance vessel crew members.

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Understand the Party's policies and guidelines, state laws; be proficient in the development direction of the industry in management and related specialized tasks;

b) Master patrol, inspection, control, detection, prevention, and handling of violations of laws related to aquatic resources;

c) Master knowledge about maritime security and defense related to vessel and crew activities;

d) Master the activities of vessels, occupations in the maritime area under inspection duties;

đ) Master all operational characteristics of fisheries surveillance vessels and effectively utilize modern equipment installed on the vessel;

e) Have sea experience; know how to analyze and assess weather and hydro-meteorological conditions to serve professional work;

đ) Lead or participate in technical improvement projects or research topics related to fisheries surveillance that are effectively applied in practice;

e) Have experience in administrative and public service fields concerning fisheries surveillance vessels or in leadership and management activities. Civil servants applying for promotion to the rank of Senior Fisheries Surveillance Officer must have held the rank of Fisheries Surveillance Officer or equivalent for at least 5 years (60 months), including at least 3 years (36 months) as a Fisheries Surveillance Officer.

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major suitable for the job requirements;

b) Have completed specialized training for Fisheries Surveillance Officers;

c) Have a level 2 proficiency in foreign languages as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the six-level foreign language competency framework for Vietnam;

d) Have computer skills meeting the basic standard for information technology usage as prescribed in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding the standard for information technology usage.

Article 26. Rank of Fisheries Surveillance Officer (code: 25.313)

1. Responsibilities

Is a specialized civil servant in fisheries surveillance agencies, assisting agency leadership in implementing patrol, inspection, control, detection, and prevention of violations of laws in the field of aquatic resources, and performing tasks to use fisheries surveillance vessels safely and effectively.

2. Tasks

a) Participate in developing the vessel's operational plan, repair plan; propose measures for safe and effective vessel usage and crew management;

b) Participate in carrying out patrol, inspection, control, detection, and prevention of violations of laws related to aquatic resources in Vietnam's maritime areas;

c) Command the fisheries surveillance vessel safely and effectively; manage weapons and auxiliary equipment equipped on the vessel;

d) Apply scientific and technological advancements to vessel operation work;

đ) Participate in flood and storm prevention, search and rescue operations.

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Understand the Party's policies and guidelines, state laws; be proficient in the development direction of the industry in management and related specialized tasks;

b) Understand patrol, inspection, control, detection, prevention, and handling of violations of laws related to aquatic resources;

c) Understand knowledge about maritime security and defense related to vessel and crew activities authorized by competent authorities;

d) Master the activities of vessels, occupations in the maritime area under inspection duties;

đ) Master all operational characteristics of fisheries surveillance vessels;

e) Have sea experience; know how to analyze and assess weather and hydro-meteorological conditions to serve professional work;

g) Civil servants applying for promotion to the rank of Fisheries Surveillance Officer must have held the intermediate rank of Fisheries Surveillance Officer for at least 3 years (36 months).

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major suitable for the job requirements;

b) Have completed specialized training for Fisheries Surveillance Officers;

c) Have a level 2 proficiency in foreign languages as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the six-level foreign language competency framework for Vietnam;

d) Have computer skills meeting the basic standard for information technology usage as prescribed in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding the standard for information technology usage.

Article 27. Junior Fisheries Inspector Rank (code: 25.314)

1. Responsibilities

Is a specialized civil servant in fisheries agencies, assisting agency leadership in performing certain tasks during the operation of fisheries patrol vessels participating in patrols, inspections, control, and the detection of violations of laws related to aquatic resources in Vietnam's maritime areas.

2. Tasks

a) Execute direct leadership orders;

b) Participate in implementing patrol, inspection, control, and specialized supervision tasks for the protection of aquatic resource benefits;

c) Participate in flood prevention and search and rescue operations;

d) Apply scientific and technological advancements to vessel operation work;

d) Properly use and maintain equipment on board according to technical procedures;

e) Perform other assigned tasks.

3. Professional Qualification Standards

a) Understand the Party's policies, guidelines, and state laws; understand the development direction of the sector in management and related vocational fields;

b) Understand patrol, inspection, control, and specialized supervision procedures for aquatic resources;

c) Possess knowledge about maritime security and defense related to vessel activities and crew members;

d) Be proficient with the operational characteristics of fisheries patrol vessels;

đ) Have the ability to sail at sea.

4. Educational and Training Standards

a) Graduated from a college level or higher, with a major suitable for the job requirements;

b) Having completed junior fisheries inspector vocational training;

c) Having worked on a vessel for six months or more;

b) Have a level 1 proficiency in foreign languages as stipulated in Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training on the six-level foreign language competency framework for Vietnam;

c) Have basic computer skills as specified in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 11, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications on the standard for information technology usage skills;

Chapter VIII

TRANSITION AND IMPLEMENTATION PROVISIONS

Article 28. Transitional provisions for animal and plant quarantine officer ranks

Current specialized animal and plant quarantine officers holding the ranks of senior animal and plant quarantine officer (code 09.067), animal and plant quarantine officer (code 09.068), and animal and plant technician (code 09.069) will be transferred to the following new ranks:

- The senior animal and plant quarantine officer rank (code 09.067) will be transferred to either the senior animal quarantine officer rank (code 09.315) or the senior plant quarantine officer rank (code 09.318);

- The animal and plant quarantine officer rank (code 09.068) will be transferred to either the animal quarantine officer rank (code 09.316) or the plant quarantine officer rank (code 09.319);

- The animal and plant technician rank (code 09.069) will be transferred to either the animal technician rank (code 09.317) or the plant technician rank (code 09.320).

Article 29. Transitional provisions for forestry officer ranks

1. Current forestry officers holding the associate-level forestry officer rank (code 10.227) will be transferred to the junior forestry officer rank (code 10.228).

2. Current forestry officers holding the primary-level forestry officer rank (code 10.229) will be transferred as follows:

a) Forestry officers with a diploma or higher degree who meet the criteria and conditions for the junior forestry officer rank (code 10.228) will be appointed to that rank. In cases where they have a bachelor's degree or higher and meet the criteria and conditions for the forestry officer rank, they may be exempted from the tenure requirement stipulated in Point e Clause 3 Article 18 of this Circular when taking the examination to advance to the forestry officer rank.

b) Forestry officers currently holding the primary-level forestry officer rank (code 10.229) without a relevant professional degree will retain their current policies and benefits for five years from the date this Circular takes effect. Within five years from the date this Circular takes effect, the employing agency must arrange for these officers to undergo training to meet the criteria for forestry officer ranks as specified in this Circular, specifically:

- For officers under 55 years old for males and under 50 years old for females, the employing agency must arrange for them to undergo training to meet the criteria for the junior forestry officer rank or higher. If an officer sent for training does not participate in the training or fails to meet the training requirements, the employing agency must report to the personnel management agency to implement staff reduction measures. If an officer completes training and graduates with a diploma or higher, they will be appointed to a new rank as stipulated in this Point.

- For officers aged 55 or older for males and 50 or older for females who do not wish to or are not selected for training, they will retain the benefits and policies of the primary-level forestry officer rank until retirement age.

3. Agencies managing and employing forestry officers will not recruit primary-level forestry officers from the date this Circular takes effect.

Article 30. Salary Classification

1. The salary classification for specialized civil servants in agriculture and rural development, including animal quarantine officers, plant quarantine officers, dike supervisors, forest rangers, fishery inspectors, and fisheries patrol vessel crew members as stipulated in this Circular shall apply the Professional and Technical Salary Scale for officials and civil servants in state agencies (Scale 2) issued together with Decree No. 204/2004/NĐ-CP dated December 14, 2004 of the Government on the wage system for officials, civil servants, public employees, and armed forces personnel, and amended by Decree No. 17/2013/NĐ-CP dated February 19, 2013 of the Government as follows:

a) The senior forest ranger, senior fisheries inspector, and senior fisheries patrol vessel crew positions shall apply the A2 grade civil servant salary coefficient, group A2.1, from coefficient 4.40 to 6.78;

b) The senior animal quarantine officer, senior plant quarantine officer, and senior dike supervisor positions shall apply the A2 grade civil servant salary coefficient, group A2.2, from coefficient 4.00 to 6.38;

c) The animal quarantine officer, plant quarantine officer, dike supervisor, forest ranger, fisheries inspector, and fisheries patrol vessel crew positions shall apply the Al grade civil servant salary coefficient, from coefficient 2.34 to 4.98;

d) The animal quarantine technician, plant quarantine technician, intermediate-level dike supervisor, intermediate-level forest ranger, intermediate-level fisheries inspector, and intermediate-level fisheries patrol vessel crew positions shall apply the B grade civil servant salary coefficient, from coefficient 1.86 to 4.06;

2. Salary Classification After Probation Period and Appointment to Civil Service Rank

After completing the probation period as determined by the competent authority managing civil servants and appointing them to a civil service rank, the following salary classification shall be implemented:

a) In cases where the individual has a doctoral degree in a relevant field corresponding to the job position, they shall be classified at level 3, coefficient 3.00 of the civil service ranks specified in Point c Clause 1 of this Article;

b) In cases where the individual has a master's degree in a relevant field corresponding to the job position, they shall be classified at level 2, coefficient 2.67 of the civil service ranks specified in Point c Clause 1 of this Article;

c) In cases where the individual has a college degree in a relevant field corresponding to the job position, they shall be classified at level 2, coefficient 2.06 of the civil service ranks specified in Point d Clause 1 of this Article;

3. Salary Classification for Agricultural Civil Servants, Including Animal Quarantine Officers, Plant Quarantine Officers, Dike Supervisors, Forest Rangersons, Fisheries Inspectors, and Fisheries Patrol Vessel Crew Members Who Have Been Classified According to Decision No. 413/TCCP-VC dated May 29, 1993 of the Organizational and Cadre Affairs Board of the Government on the professional standards of civil service ranks in the Water Resources sector; Decision No. 417/TCCP-VC dated May 29, 1993 of the Organizational and Cadre Affairs Board of the Government on the professional standards of civil service ranks in the Agriculture and Food Industry sector; Decision No. 09/2006/QĐ-BNV dated October 5, 2006 of the Ministry of Home Affairs on the titles, codes, and professional standards of civil service ranks in the Forest Ranger sector; Circular No. 02/2014/TT-BNV dated April 1, 2014 of the Ministry of Home Affairs on the titles, codes, and professional standards of civil service ranks for fisheries inspectors and fisheries patrol vessel crew members, and Decree No. 204/2004/NĐ-CP shall be carried out as follows:

a) In cases where the individual meets the conditions for appointment to a civil service rank with the same grade salary coefficient as the previous rank, the grade salary and percentage of seniority allowance exceeding the ceiling (if applicable) currently enjoyed in the previous rank (including the time for considering promotion to the next grade salary or enjoying the seniority allowance exceeding the ceiling if applicable in the previous rank) shall be maintained in the newly appointed civil service rank.

Example 1: Mr. Nguyen Van A was classified as a forest ranger (rank code 10.226), grade 5, coefficient 3.66 since January 1, 2013. Now that he meets the conditions and is appointed by the competent authority to the forest ranger rank (rank code 10.226), he will be classified at grade 5, coefficient 3.66 of the forest ranger rank (rank code 10.226) from the date of the decision; the time for considering promotion to the next grade salary will be calculated from January 1, 2013.

b) In cases where a civil servant with a college degree in a relevant field corresponding to the job position at recruitment has been classified according to Decree No. 204/2004/NĐ-CP in the A0 civil service rank and is now appointed to a B type civil service rank, the classification of grades for these civil service ranks shall be based on the years of work contributing to mandatory social insurance according to the national salary scale (excluding the probation period) as follows:

Starting from grade 2 of the B type civil service rank, every two years (24 months), the individual will be promoted to the next grade salary (if there are interrupted periods without enjoying social insurance benefits, they will be accumulated). If during the working period, there is a year when the assigned tasks are not completed or disciplinary action is taken, the promotion period will be extended according to the regular promotion regulations.

After transferring to the salary classification for the agricultural civil service ranks mentioned above, if the salary coefficient classified in these ranks plus the seniority allowance exceeding the ceiling (if applicable) is lower than the salary coefficient previously enjoyed in the old rank, the difference in the salary coefficient (including the seniority allowance exceeding the ceiling, if applicable) will be retained to equalize the salary coefficient previously enjoyed in the old rank. This retained salary coefficient difference will be enjoyed throughout the time the civil servant is classified in the newly appointed rank. If the civil servant is promoted to a higher rank, this retained salary coefficient difference will be added to the current salary coefficient (including the seniority allowance exceeding the ceiling, if applicable) to classify the salary in the newly appointed rank upon promotion and cease to enjoy the retained salary coefficient difference from the date of receiving the new salary.

Example 2: Mr. Nguyen Van B, who holds a college degree in forestry and was recruited as a civil servant, has contributed to mandatory social insurance since January 1, 2008, and was classified at grade 3, coefficient 2.72 of the A0 civil servant since July 1, 2014, and has consistently completed assigned tasks without disciplinary actions. Now that he is appointed by the competent authority to the intermediate-level forest ranger rank, the classification of grades for the intermediate-level forest ranger rank will be as follows:

The period of service for Mr. Nguyen Van B began on January 1, 2008, excluding the six-month probationary period, starting from level 2 of the mid-level forest rangers rank with a salary coefficient of 2.66 (code 10.228). By July 1, 2014, he was classified at level 5 of the mid-level forest rangers rank (code 10.228). The time for enjoying the new pay grade within the mid-level forest rangers rank (code 10.228) shall be counted from the date of signing the decision. The next pay grade review period will start from July 1, 2014. At the same time, he shall enjoy a retention differential coefficient of 0.06 (2.72 - 2.66).

By July 1, 2016 (after two years), Mr. Nguyen Van B meets the conditions to be regularly promoted to level 6 of the mid-level forest rangers rank (code 10.228) with a salary coefficient of 2.86, and continues to enjoy a differential retention salary coefficient of 0.06 (total salary coefficient enjoyed is 2.92).

4. The promotion of ranks for agricultural and rural development civil servants mentioned above shall be implemented after being appointed to the civil servant rank by the competent authority as prescribed in this Circular and implementing salary classification according to the guidance provided in Circular No. 02/2007/TT-BNV dated May 25, 2007, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on salary classification when promoting ranks, transferring ranks, and changing types of civil servants and public officials.

Article 31. Implementation Organization

Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated agencies, provincial People's Committees under central cities, and related agencies and organizations shall base their implementation of recruitment, utilization, and management of the agricultural and rural development civil servant workforce on the provisions of this Circular.

Article 32. Effectiveness

1. This Circular takes effect from January 24, 2016.

2. Abolish the following documents: Decision No. 413/TCCP-VC dated May 29, 1993, of the Government Organizational and Cadre Affairs Committee (now the Ministry of Home Affairs) regarding the professional standards of civil servant ranks in the Water Resources sector; Decision No. 417/TCCP-VC dated May 29, 1993, of the Government Organizational and Cadre Affairs Committee (now the Ministry of Home Affairs) concerning the issuance of professional standards for civil servant ranks in the Agriculture-Food Industry sector; Decision No. 09/2006/QD-BNV dated October 5, 2006, of the Ministry of Home Affairs on job titles, codes, and professional standards for civil servant ranks in the Forest Protection sector; Circular No. 02/2014/TT-BNV dated April 1, 2014, of the Ministry of Home Affairs stipulating job titles, rank codes, and standards for fishery inspector and patrol boat crew civil servant ranks.

Article 33. Responsibility for Implementation

1. Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated agencies; Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities, and related agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for enforcing the provisions of this Circular.

2. In case of difficulties during implementation, please report to the Ministry of Home Affairs for guidance or consideration and resolution./