Chief Labor Standards Inspector
ろうどうきじゅんかんとくしょちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
As the head of the Labor Standards Inspection Office, oversees staff, conducts on-site inspections, corrective guidance, and administrative dispositions at businesses based on the Labor Standards Act and Occupational Safety and Health Act, serving as a managerial role responsible for protecting workers' rights and ensuring safety.
Description
The Chief Labor Standards Inspector belongs to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (or prefectural labor bureau), serving as the top responsible person of the Labor Standards Inspection Office and overseeing staff. Primarily plans and conducts on-site inspections at businesses, providing corrective guidance and administrative dispositions for violations of the Labor Standards Act or Occupational Safety and Health Act. Also handles labor consultations, promotes prevention of occupational accidents and public awareness for improving working conditions, and addresses regional industrial pollution and excessive labor issues. In internal office operations, manages personnel allocation, budget, and coordination with other administrative agencies and labor unions, requiring the ability to negotiate with diverse stakeholders.
Future Outlook
With growing interest in work style reforms and excessive labor issues, the role of supervision and guidance is expanding. Supervision systems using digital technology and risk prediction via big data analysis are expected to advance in the future.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Excellent judgment skills / Has fairness and neutrality / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Frequent Business Trips and Fieldwork / Government Agency Employment / Regular Hours with Overtime / Transfers Available
Career Path
Labor Standards Inspector (Chief/Assistant Section Chief) → Chief Labor Standards Inspector → Regional Labor Bureau Director → Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Headquarters Staff
Required Skills
Administrative Document Preparation / Knowledge of Safety and Health Regulations / Labor Consultation and Dispute Response / On-site Inspection Guidance / Personnel Management
Recommended Skills
Data Literacy / Mental Health Care / Risk Assessment / Social Insurance Labor Consultant Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Meticulous analytical skills are essential for applying laws and judging cases. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required to not overlook minor legal violations. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth negotiations and explanations with employers and workers are necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because there is a role to proactively lead office operations and policy decisions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Ability to quickly respond to legal amendments and new labor risks is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Organizational management skills are essential for inspection planning, office operations, personnel allocation, etc. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because endurance is needed for tough negotiations, complaint handling, and high-pressure situations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on procedures and law enforcement, with relatively little need for creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Local Senior Civil Service Exam
- National Public Service Comprehensive Job Exam (Labor Field)
Aliases
- Chief Labor Standards Inspector
Related Jobs
- Administrative Scrivener
- Labor Standards Inspector
- Regional Labor Bureau Director