Joint Circular No. 30/2010/TTLT-BTNMT-BNV guiding the transfer and classification of ranks and salary grading for civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector

JOINT CIRCULAR

Guidelines for transferring and grading positions

civil servants in the natural resources and environment sector

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Pursuant to Decree No. 25/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 4, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment; Decree No. 19/2010/NĐ-CP dated March 5, 2010 of the Government amending and supplementing Points c, d, g, h, and i Clause 5 Article 2 of Decree No. 25/2008/NĐ-CP; Decree No. 89/2010/NĐ-CP dated August 16, 2010 of the Government amending and supplementing Article 3 of Decree No. 25/2008/NĐ-CP;

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-owned units; Decree No. 121/2006/NĐ-CP dated October 23, 2006 of the Government amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 116/2003/NĐ-CP;

Pursuant to Decree No. 204/2004/NĐ-CP dated December 14, 2004 of the Government on the Salary System for Civil Servants, Public Officials, and Military Personnel;

Pursuant to Decision No. 01/2008/QĐ-BNV dated August 4, 2008 of the Minister of Home Affairs promulgating the titles and code numbers of positions for staff in the natural resources and environment sector;

Pursuant to Decision No. 07/2008/QĐ-BTNMT dated October 6, 2008 of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment promulgating the professional standards for positions of staff in the natural resources and environment sector;

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Ministry of Home Affairs provide guidelines for transferring and grading positions for staff in the natural resources and environment sector as follows:

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular guides the transfer and grading into positions for staff in the natural resources and environment sector as prescribed in Decision No. 01/2008/QĐ-BNV dated August 4, 2008 of the Minister of Home Affairs promulgating the titles and code numbers of positions for staff in the natural resources and environment sector (hereinafter referred to as Decision No. 01/2008/QĐ-BNV) and Decision No. 07/2008/QĐ-BTNMT dated October 6, 2008 of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment on promulgating the professional standards for positions of staff in the natural resources and environment sector (hereinafter referred to as Decision No. 07/2008/QĐ-BTNMT).

Article 2. Applicability

This Circular applies to staff working at public service units under the natural resources and environment sector at central, provincial, and district levels.

Article 3. Principles for transferring positions

1. Transferring positions must be based on the job position, professional expertise, and responsibilities assigned to the staff member.

2. Staff members who are transferred to positions must meet the professional standards for positions in the natural resources and environment sector as prescribed in Decision No. 07/2008/QĐ-BTNMT.

3. When transferring from the current position to a position in the natural resources and environment sector, it shall not be combined with promotion in salary grade, promotion in position, or change in staff category.

Article 4. Transfer to positions in the natural resources and environment sector from current positions

1. Transfer to the position of Senior Environmental Resource Investigator (position code 14.241), Senior Meteorological Hydrological Forecast Officer (position code 14.246), Senior Meteorological Hydrological Control Officer (position code 14.251) for staff currently holding the position of Senior Engineer and equivalent positions who meet the professional standards prescribed in Decision No. 07/2008/QĐ-BTNMT.

Example 1: Mr. Nguyen Van D, graduated from university with a major in Meteorology, currently performing meteorological forecasting duties at the Short-term Meteorological Forecasting Department of the National Meteorological Hydrological Forecast Center, currently holds the position of Senior Meteorological Forecast Officer (position code 14.103), Grade 2, salary coefficient 6.56. Mr. Nguyen Van D will be transferred to the corresponding position and grade in the natural resources and environment sector, which is Senior Meteorological Hydrological Forecast Officer (position code 14.246), Grade 2, salary coefficient 6.56; the time for the next salary grade increase will be calculated from the date of Grade 2, position Senior Meteorological Forecast Officer.

2. Transfer to the position of Senior Cartographic Surveyor (position code 14.233), Senior Land Administration Officer (position code 14.237), Senior Environmental Resource Investigator (position code 14.242), Senior Meteorological Hydrological Forecast Officer (position code 14.247), Senior Meteorological Hydrological Control Officer (position code 14.252), Senior Environmental Resource Monitoring Officer (position code 14.256) for staff currently holding the position of Principal Engineer and equivalent positions who meet the professional standards prescribed in Decision No. 07/2008/QĐ-BTNMT.

Example 2: Mr. Nguyen Van A, graduated from university with a major in Cartography, currently working at the National Remote Sensing Center's Basic Map Establishment and Adjustment Department, currently holds the position of Principal Engineer (position code 13.094), Grade 3, salary coefficient 5.08. Mr. Nguyen Van A will be transferred to the corresponding position and grade in the natural resources and environment sector, which is Senior Cartographic Surveyor (position code 14.233), Grade 3, salary coefficient 5.08; the time for the next salary grade increase will be calculated from the date of Grade 3, position Principal Engineer.

3. Transfer to the position of Cartographic Surveyor (position code 14.234), Land Administration Officer (position code 14.238), Environmental Resource Investigator (position code 14.243), Meteorological Hydrological Forecast Officer (position code 14.248), Meteorological Hydrological Control Officer (position code 14.253), Environmental Resource Monitoring Officer (position code 14.257) for staff currently holding the position of Engineer and equivalent positions who meet the professional standards prescribed in Decision No. 07/2008/QĐ-BTNMT.

Example 3: Ms. Le Thi B, graduated from university with a major in Land Management, currently working at the Land Registration Office of District C, currently holds the position of Engineer (position code 13.095), Grade 9, salary coefficient 4.98, and receiving an additional seniority allowance of 8%. Ms. Le Thi B will be transferred to the corresponding position and grade in the natural resources and environment sector, which is Land Administration Officer (position code 14.238), Grade 9, salary coefficient 4.98, and receiving an additional seniority allowance of 8%; the time for the next additional seniority allowance will be calculated from the date of receiving the additional seniority allowance of 8%.

Example 4: Ms. Nguyen Thi C, graduated from university with a major in Meteorology, currently working at the Lang Meteorological Station, Northern Plains Meteorological and Hydrological Service, holding the rank of Meteorological Observer (rank code 14.106), grade 8, salary coefficient 4.65. Ms. Nguyen Thi C will be reassigned to the equivalent rank and grade of Environmental Resources Officer (rank code 14.257), grade 8, salary coefficient 4.65; the time for the next salary increment will be calculated from the date of promotion to grade 8, rank of Meteorological Observer (rank code 14.106).

Example 5: Mr. Hoang Van M, graduated from university with a major in Hydrology, currently working at the Meteorological and Hydrological Survey Union, holding the rank of Engineer (rank code 13.095), grade 7, salary coefficient 4.32. Mr. Hoang Van M will be reassigned to the equivalent rank and grade of Environmental Resources Investigator (rank code 14.243), grade 7, salary coefficient 4.32; the time for the next salary increment will be calculated from the date of promotion to grade 7, rank of Engineer.

4. Reassignment to the rank of Cartographic Surveyor (rank code 14.235), Land Administration Officer (rank code 14.239), Environmental Resources Investigator (rank code 14.244), Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting Officer (rank code 14.249), Meteorological and Hydrological Control Officer (rank code 14.254), Environmental Resources Monitoring Officer (rank code 14.258) for officials currently receiving Class A0 salary and meeting the professional criteria specified in Decision No. 07/2008/QD-BTNMT.

Example 6: Mr. Duong Van C, graduated from college with a major in Surveying, currently working at the Northeast Geological Survey Union, currently receiving a College Engineer salary, grade 4, salary coefficient 3.03. Mr. Duong Van C will be reassigned to the equivalent rank and grade of Environmental Resources Investigator (rank code 14.244), grade 4, salary coefficient 3.03; the time for the next salary increment will be calculated from the date of promotion to grade 4, College Engineer salary.

Example 7: Ms. Nguyen Thi V, graduated from college with a major in Hydrology, currently performing hydrological monitoring tasks at the Advanced Hydrological Station, Northeast Meteorological and Hydrological Service, currently receiving a Senior College Meteorological Observer salary, grade 9, salary coefficient 4.58. Ms. Nguyen Thi V will be reassigned to the equivalent rank and grade of Environmental Resources Monitoring Officer (rank code 14.258), grade 9, salary coefficient 4.58. The time for the next salary increment will be calculated from the date of promotion to grade 9, Senior College Meteorological Observer salary.

5. Reassignment to the rank of Intermediate Cartographic Surveyor (rank code 14.236), Intermediate Land Administration Officer (rank code 14.240), Intermediate Environmental Resources Investigator (rank code 14.245), Intermediate Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting Officer (rank code 14.250), Intermediate Meteorological and Hydrological Control Officer (rank code 14.255), Intermediate Environmental Resources Monitoring Officer (rank code 14.259) for officials currently holding the rank of Technician and equivalents meeting the professional criteria specified in Decision No. 07/2008/QD-BTNMT.

Example 8: Ms. Nguyen Thi H, graduated from intermediate school with a major in Hydrology, currently performing hydrological monitoring tasks at the Hanoi Hydrological Station, Northern Plains Meteorological and Hydrological Service, currently holding the rank of Hydrological Observer (rank code 14.107), grade 11, salary coefficient 3.86. Ms. Nguyen Thi H will be reassigned to the equivalent rank and grade of Intermediate Environmental Resources Monitoring Officer (rank code 14.259), grade 11, salary coefficient 3.86; the time for the next salary increment will be calculated from the date of promotion to grade 11, rank of Hydrological Observer.

6. Reassignment to the rank of Junior Environmental Resources Monitoring Officer (rank code 14.260) for officials currently holding the rank of Junior Hydrological Observer and equivalents meeting the professional criteria specified in Decision No. 07/2008/QD-BTNMT.

Example 9: Ms. Dang Thi T, graduated from junior school with a major in Hydrology, currently performing hydrological monitoring tasks at the Thanh Son Hydrological Station under the North Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Service, currently holding the rank of Junior Hydrological Observer (rank code 14.108), grade 5, salary coefficient 2.37. Ms. Dang Thi T will be reassigned to the equivalent rank and grade of Junior Environmental Resources Monitoring Officer (rank code 14.260), grade 5, salary coefficient 2.37; the time for the next salary increment will be calculated from the date of promotion to grade 5, rank of Junior Hydrological Observer.

7. For other positions of officials in public service units within the environmental resources sector as stipulated in Article 2 of this Circular, if they have been assigned to the appropriate official rank corresponding to their current job responsibilities according to the provisions of Decree No. 204/2004/NĐ-CP dated December 14, 2004 of the Government on salary regulations for cadres, civil servants, officials, and armed forces personnel and Decree No. 205/2004/NĐ-CP dated December 14, 2004 of the Government on the salary scale system, salary tables, and salary allowances in state-owned companies, they shall not undergo reassignment of rank and grade.

Article 5. Salary Classification

The salary classification for officials transferred to positions within the natural resources and environment sector as stipulated in Article 4 of this Circular shall be carried out in accordance with Point a, Clause 2, Section II of Circular No. 02/2007/TT-BNV dated May 25, 2007 issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs guiding salary classification when upgrading, transferring positions, and changing types of civil servants and officials.

Article 6. Implementation Organization

1. The head of units directly managing and using officials shall be responsible for:

a) Reviewing job positions within the unit, developing plans for transferring and classifying positions and salaries for officials under their management according to the attached model in this Circular, and submitting them to the immediate superior authority for consolidation and submission to the competent authority for approval;

b) Deciding on the transfer and classification of positions and salaries for officials under their management into appropriate positions within their authority or based on delegated authority after the plan for transferring and classifying positions has been approved by the competent authority.

2. The head of ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, government agencies, or provincial People's Committees directly under the central government shall be responsible for:

a) Consolidating plans for transferring and classifying positions and salaries for officials from subordinate units, and submitting them to the ministry, agency equivalent to a ministry, government agency, or provincial People's Committee for approval;

b) Deciding on the transfer and classification of positions and salaries for officials under their management into appropriate positions within their authority or based on delegated authority after the plan for transferring and classifying positions for officials has been approved by the competent authority.

3. Ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, and provincial People's Committees shall be responsible for:

a) Directing subordinate units to implement the transfer and classification of positions and salaries for officials in the natural resources and environment sector;

b) Approving plans for transferring and classifying positions and salaries for officials from subordinate units; resolving issues within their authority during the process of transferring and classifying positions for officials;

c) Deciding on the transfer and classification of positions and salaries for officials under their management into appropriate positions within their authority. For cases involving transfers to senior positions in the natural resources and environment sector, they must submit a written request to the Ministry of Home Affairs for decision;

d) Reporting the results of the transfer and classification of positions and salaries for officials in the natural resources and environment sector under their management, along with a list of officials who have had their positions and salaries transferred and classified, to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Ministry of Home Affairs before June 30, 2011.

Article 7. Effective Date

This Circular takes effect from January 10, 2011. During implementation, if there are any difficulties, relevant agencies, units, organizations, and localities should report to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs to consider and resolve them./.