Bureau/Department/Section Chief of Local Branch Bureau

ちほうしぶぶきょくのきょくぶかちょう

Industry & Occupation

Public Service, Legal & Administration

Classification

Summary

A managerial position in a local government's branch bureau that oversees policy planning, budget management, and organizational operations, leading the bureau's business execution.

Description

The bureau/department/section chief of a local branch bureau is a managerial position in the local government's branch bureau responsible for policy planning at the bureau level, budget formulation and management, staff personnel management, and organizational operations. They engage in coordination and collaboration with central government ministries, other bureaus, and municipalities to implement measures aimed at solving regional issues and promoting regional development. Additionally, they handle bureau business plan formulation, progress management, reporting and explanation tasks, crisis management responses, and more, exercising leadership to lead the team.

Future Outlook

With the promotion of local creation and regional revitalization, and the advancement of administrative DX accompanying the Digital Agency's initiatives, the demand for personnel skilled in bureau management and specialized knowledge will continue to increase.

Personality Traits

Can Make Fair and Impartial Judgments / Excellent Communication Skills / Has Coordination Skills / Has Leadership / Strong Sense of Responsibility

Work Style

Business Trips / Flexitime System / Meeting and Coordination Tasks / Partial Remote Work Possible

Career Path

General Public Servants (Senior) → Assistant Section Chief → Section Chief → Department Head → Bureau Chief → Head of Local Government

Required Skills

Budget Management / Coordination with Related Organizations / Document Creation / Knowledge of Laws and Ordinances / Organizational Management / Personnel and Labor Management / Policy Planning and Analysis

Recommended Skills

Crisis Management / Information Literacy / Language Proficiency / Leadership / Public Servant Ethics

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Communication Skills Because coordination and negotiation with diverse stakeholders are necessary.
Initiative & Leadership Because it is a role that proactively sets and advances the bureau's direction.
Planning & Organization Because it is necessary to formulate the bureau's business plans and resource allocation.
Problem Solving Because the ability to solve regional issues and administrative challenges is required.
Stress Tolerance Due to the wide range of coordination tasks and heavy responsibilities.
Collaboration & Teamwork Because collaboration with various professions and other departments is essential.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Physical Stamina & Endurance Primarily desk work with little physical labor.

Related Qualifications

  • Local Public Service Senior Examination
  • National Public Service Comprehensive Recruitment Examination

Aliases

  • Department Head
  • Local Bureau Chief
  • Section Chief

Related Jobs

  • Bureau/Department/Section Chiefs in Central Government Ministries
  • Department Heads in Prefectural Government Offices
  • Local Government Officials (Senior Positions)
  • Section Chiefs in City Offices

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