Deputy Governor
ふくちじ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
A managerial civil servant who supports prefectural administration, assists the governor, and handles policy planning, budget preparation, crisis management, and more.
Description
The Deputy Governor assists the prefectural governor, coordinating and managing policy planning departments and various administrative divisions. Supports the creation of budget proposals, handles assembly correspondence, builds and operates crisis management systems, conducts external affairs with other local governments and the national government, and performs duties on behalf of the governor when absent. Promotes the unification of administrative staff and inter-departmental collaboration, and formulates and advances countermeasures for regional issues.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of local administrative challenges such as declining birthrates, aging populations, and disaster countermeasures, expectations for the deputy governor's policy planning and crisis management abilities are increasing. With the promotion of DX, IT literacy and data utilization skills will become even more important.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Calm and composed / Good coordination skills / Has leadership qualities / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Civil Servant / Full-time / Night Work / Office Work
Career Path
Local Civil Servant (Career Track) → Section Chief → Department Head → Bureau Chief → Deputy Governor → Governor → National Executive
Required Skills
Budget Preparation / Crisis Management / Knowledge of the Local Autonomy Act / Leadership / Negotiation Skills / Policy Planning
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Official Document Preparation / Public Relations/PR / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because the ability to respond quickly to legal revisions and changes in social conditions is required. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical analysis is essential for policy planning and budget formulation. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and negotiation with diverse stakeholders occur frequently. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Role of proactively identifying issues and leading projects. |
| Planning & Organization | Because organization of large-scale administrative plans and crisis responses is required. |
| Problem Solving | Problem-solving ability is necessary for dealing with complex regional issues and emergencies. |
| Stress Tolerance | High tolerance is necessary due to frequent political pressures and emergency responses. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To promote policies by collaborating with various departments and external organizations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves indoor desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- Comprehensive National Civil Servant Exam Type I
- Local Senior Civil Servant Exam
Aliases
- Prefectural Deputy Governor
Related Jobs
- Administrative Manager
- Governor
- Mayor
- Prefectural Government Employee