Local Government Bureau/Department/Section Chief
ちほうこうきょうだんたいのきょくぶかちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
A managerial position in the administrative organization of local governments that oversees divisions and sections, handling policy planning and formulation, budget management, personnel management, resident correspondence, etc.
Description
Local government bureau, department, and section chiefs lead the core organizations of municipalities, taking on a wide range of responsibilities from policy formulation to implementation, coordination with related departments, budget management, and staff guidance and development. Their scope of responsibility is broad, including improving the quality of resident services, enforcing ordinances, crisis response in emergencies, attending various councils, liaising with assemblies, and negotiating with external organizations. They require coordination skills for solving regional issues, strong leadership, and specialized knowledge.
Future Outlook
With declining birthrates, aging populations, and the promotion of digital administration, policy needs are diversifying. Personnel with knowledge of data utilization and resident-participatory administration are in demand.
Personality Traits
Has coordination skills / Has integrity / Has leadership / Skilled at building interpersonal trust / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / No shifts / Remote / Transfers involving relocation
Career Path
General administrative staff → Assistant Section Chief → Section Chief → Department Head → Bureau Chief → Deputy Mayor/Deputy Governor → Mayor/Governor
Required Skills
Administrative law / Budget management / Meeting facilitation / Personnel and labor management / Policy planning and evaluation / Subordinate development
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (English) / Crisis management / Data analysis / Facilitation / Project management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to respond quickly to unexpected situations or disasters. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze complex policy issues and formulate solutions. |
| Communication Skills | Due to frequent opportunities for coordination and negotiation with various departments, residents, and other local governments. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because proactive proposals and actions are required in promoting policies. |
| Planning & Organization | High planning and organizational skills are necessary for department operations and project execution. |
| Problem Solving | To guide from issue identification to solution implementation. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to handle various interests and pressures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Internal Promotion Exam
- Local Public Service Employment Exam Category I (University Graduate Level)
Aliases
- Municipal Bureau Chief
- Municipal Department Head
- Municipal Section Chief
Related Jobs
- Administrative Staff (General Administrative Positions)
- Assistant Section Chief of Local Government
- National Civil Servant Section Chief
- Planning Department Staff of Local Government