Bureau Director (Local Public Bodies)
じむきょくちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Top managerial position overseeing the general affairs bureau of local public bodies, responsible for policy planning, budget management, departmental operations, personnel and external coordination, etc.
Description
The Bureau Director serves as the highest responsible person in the general affairs bureau of local public bodies, handling policy planning and formulation, budget and financial management, departmental operations and personnel management, crisis response, and negotiations and coordination with external organizations and residents as a managerial position. Leads the organization toward achieving administrative goals while collaborating with senior staff and other departments to promote comprehensive policies.
Future Outlook
With population decline and fiscal difficulties, there will be increasing demand for administrative efficiency improvement and digital governance promotion, making departmental management abilities and IT utilization skills even more important.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Good at coordination / Good at logical thinking / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Desk work / Fixed hours / Full-time / Government agency employment / Many meetings
Career Path
General administrative staff → Unit chief/Chief staff → Assistant Section Chief → Section Chief → Department Director → Bureau Chief/Bureau Director → Local public body management position
Required Skills
Administrative law knowledge / Financial budget management / Negotiation skills / Personnel management / Policy evaluation
Recommended Skills
Crisis management / Data analysis / Facilitation / Leadership / Public document management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically analyze complex administrative issues and propose solutions. |
| Communication Skills | Ability to coordinate and negotiate with related departments and external stakeholders is essential. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is required to take the initiative and promote policies. |
| Planning & Organization | The ability to strategically plan and execute policies is important. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to find solutions to diverse issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Strong resilience is needed to meet the expectations of residents and superiors and perform high-level coordination. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Local Government Upper-Level Civil Service Exam (Administrative)
- National Public Service Comprehensive Job Exam
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