PORT DISTRICT OFFICE

• Ensures compliance and proper implementation of  policies, guidelines,  systems and procedures in the operation, finance, administrative services, safety, security  and the repair and maintenance of Ports by the Port Management Offices (PMOs) within its jurisdiction.  
  

• Establishes and maintains harmonious relationship with relevant government agencies and private sector within the PDO’s  jurisdiction.  
  

• Handles the recruitment of personnel within the Port District Office proper.  
  

• Evaluates and approves repair and maintenance programs/projects of the PMO’s under its jurisdiction.  
  

• Evaluates  minor rehabilitation and new/expansion projects identified  by the PMO and undertake the planning, design of such projects and prepare and approve POW and bidding documents in accordance with the approved RDA.  
  

• Undertakes periodic inspection of the activities of the PMOs under its jurisdiction.  
  

• Provides legal assistance to all PMOs in the District  
  

• Supervises the operational and financial audit of the PMOs and the performance evaluation of all service agents with contracts/permits of less than five (5) years.  
  

• Acts on issues/problems/complaints  affecting  port  operations.  
  

• Performs other related functions.

PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
Legal Affairs Division

• Reviews, evaluates, approves and signs required legal papers and submit recommendation to the Port District Manager
  

• Reviews contracts, resolutions and other pertinent legal documents including cargo handling and lease contracts as well as permits
  

• Renders opinions, observations and/or comments on legal matters 
  

• Attends to criminal, civil and administrative cases
  

• Performs other related functions

PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
Resource Management Division

• Implements administrative, financial and human resource policies, system and guidelines.  
  

• Directs all functions related to human resource, like recruitment, placement, promotion, manpower utilization, employee benefit and welfare.  
  

• Issues office orders, circular, memoranda and government practices, rules and regulations for the proper guidance of PDO employees.  
  

• Conducts administrative investigation and recommends disciplinary  action against employee.  
  

• Directs the procurement, storage, issuance and inventory of supplies and other office materials.  
  

• Directs the general services functions like building maintenance, janitorial services, property utilization, repair and maintenance and transportation services.  
  

• Directs the implementation of an efficient and effective communication system.  
  

• Supervises a systematic records management.  
  

• Develops financial management system for accounting, budgeting, billing and credit analysis and cashiering.  
  

• Formulates guidelines and procedures to effectively implement the financial management  system.  
  

• Supervises the preparation of annual, supplementary and /or specific budgets.  
  

• Directs the conduct of special studies pertaining to financial, human resource and administrative matters.

PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
Management Services Division

• Manages systems development for port and shipping facilities and other procedures for the District Office in order to improve delivery of services  
  

• Develops systems for the promotions of usage of port facilities and services, including the administration and management of user fees and charges for said facilities and services  
  

• Develops system and procedures for the regulation and development of the various port service enterprises in the ports  
  

• Develops systems for collection and analysis of port and shipping operational information  
  

• Develops systems and procedures for the improvement of delivery of port services provided by PPA and its service agents

PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
Engineering Services Division

• Prepares port master development plans in the short, medium and long range  
  

• Updates master development plans of ports in accordance with the actual and projected traffic of the area  
  

• Prepares/conducts pre-feasibilities of port  development projects  
  

• Reviews/evaluates POWs, variation orders, time extensions and related documents of all engineering projects for approval of the Port  District  Manager and Head Office  
  

• Prepares design, plans specifications, estimates and related documents of engineering projects for approval of the Port  District Manager and Head Office  
  

• Prepares tender and bid documents of engineering projects  
  

• Inspects and monitors engineering projects implemented by the PMOs  
  

• Supervises PDO-implemented projects  
  

• Reviews/evaluates engineering contracts and contract documents and recommends approval to LAD Manager and PDM  
  

• Reviews/evaluates POWs for maintenance of PPA-owned cargo handling and construction equipment