Secretary General (National Personnel Authority)
じむそうちょう（じんじいん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Serves as the chief administrative officer at the National Personnel Authority, overseeing the planning, formulation, and operation of civil servants' personnel management systems.
Description
The Secretary General (National Personnel Authority) is the top executive responsible for directing the authority's secretariat. Handles personnel matters for national public servants, including appointments and dismissals, performance evaluations, salary recommendations, planning and operation of training programs, and ethics enforcement measures. Also engages in coordination with the Cabinet, relevant ministries, and the Diet. Proposes policies on civil service reforms and ethics, and sets the direction for organizational management.
Future Outlook
Ongoing civil service reforms and increasing diverse personnel needs will further demand expertise in organizational management and system design.
Personality Traits
Has cooperativeness / Has leadership qualities / High ethical standards / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
National Public Service Exam Category I → Ministry work (central ministry career) → Administrative Vice-Minister → National Personnel Authority Secretary General
Required Skills
Knowledge of administrative laws and regulations / Personnel evaluation system operation / Policy coordination and negotiation / Policy planning
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (English) / Crisis management (compliance) / Leadership
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Requires advanced logical thinking for policy analysis and formulation. |
| Communication Skills | Coordination and negotiation skills with ministries and related organizations are essential. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To set the organization's direction and demonstrate leadership. |
| Planning & Organization | Due to the role of overseeing the planning and management of the entire personnel system. |
| Problem Solving | Need to proactively address challenges in organizations and systems. |
| Stress Tolerance | Must handle high levels of responsibility and stressful environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily office-based work with minimal physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- National Public Service Exam Category I
Aliases
- National Personnel Authority Secretary General
Related Jobs
- Administrative Vice-Minister
- Administrative Vice-Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications
- Chief Cabinet Secretary