Bureau Director (Local Government)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
A managerial position in local governments that oversees specific administrative departments (bureaus), handling policy formulation and implementation, budget and personnel management, etc.
Description
The Bureau Director (Local Government) oversees all operations of the assigned bureau and leads policy formulation, adjustment, and implementation. Handles budget formulation and execution management, staff allocation and personnel evaluation, coordination and negotiation with internal and external parties, and works on improving resident services and solving regional issues. Is required to identify risks from the perspectives of crisis management and legal compliance, and take prompt action.
Future Outlook
With the growing needs for fiscal health in local governments and improvement of resident services, the importance of the bureau director position, which requires policy planning and management skills, will increase. Adaptation to new administrative methods, such as DX promotion and resident participation initiatives, will be required.
Personality Traits
Has coordination skills / Has leadership / Has strategic thinking / Strong sense of responsibility / Values fairness and ethics
Work Style
Flexitime system / Frequent meeting coordination / Full-time / Office work / Remote hybrid
Career Path
General administrative position (local civil servant) → Section Chief → Department Director → Bureau Director → Deputy Mayor・Deputy Town Mayor → Mayor・Town Mayor・Governor
Required Skills
Budget management / Document creation / Knowledge of Local Autonomy Act / Personnel and labor management / Risk management
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (resident support) / ICT utilization / Policy evaluation / Project management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly adapt to changes in the administrative environment and legal systems. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Ability to analyze complex administrative issues and make logical judgments is necessary. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for coordinating and negotiating with diverse stakeholders. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is required to lead local government reforms and new initiatives. |
| Planning & Organization | Ability to plan and organize policies and projects, and manage their execution is important. |
| Problem Solving | Need to derive solutions to complex issues. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To carry out tasks while collaborating with diverse members inside and outside the department. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work, with relatively low physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- Local civil service recruitment exam (senior level)
Related Jobs
- Department Director (Local Government)
- Governor
- Mayor
- Section Chief (Local Government)