Kyotamba Town Implements Civil Servant Recruitment Exam – Supporting Livelihoods, Building the Future
Kyotamba Town announced its civil servant recruitment exam for Reiwa 8. Emphasizing mutual understanding through practical internships and casual interviews, the town seeks individuals who resonate with its vision and can contribute to the region with flexible ideas.
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Kyotamba Town (Mayor: Genichi Hatanaka) will conduct civil servant recruitment exams for Reiwa 8 (with planned hires on October 1, Reiwa 8 and April 1, Reiwa 9). Applications will be accepted until May 19, Reiwa 8.
The town has adopted a recruitment style that emphasizes "mutual understanding" between the town and applicants through a one-week practical internship and casual interviews where applicants can speak directly with employees before applying.
"A recruitment where the town and its people choose each other"
As administrative challenges become more complex and diverse, the qualities required of local government officials are expanding beyond just "task execution ability" to include individuals who understand the unique characteristics of the region and can act with flexible ideas.
Kyotamba Town is recruiting individuals who empathize with the town's vision and future, and who have the will to nurture it together. Instead of a uniform, one-shot exam, the town values careful engagement with applicants and repeated real-world interactions.
Feature ①｜Town Hall Internship
In August, a one-week practical internship will be held for students.
In addition to experiencing the administrative frontline, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the reality of working as a town official through policy proposal workshops and informal discussions with young employees.
Feature ②｜Casual Interview Applications Accepted via Wantedly
Kyotamba Town has opened a special recruitment page on the job platform "Wantedly."
Through casual interviews, a place is provided where people can casually talk about the work of the town hall and the town's initiatives. Inquiries from those who are "just a little interested" are also very welcome.
Both online and in-person options are available, allowing applicants to directly hear from current employees about:
- Daily counter services and fieldwork
- How they interact with the community
- The reality of challenging initiatives
This can be utilized as an opportunity to learn about the real working environment before applying.
[Click here for application and detailed information]
▼ Guide to Kyotamba Town Civil Servant Recruitment Exam
https://www.town.kyotamba.kyoto.jp/boshuwosagasu/saiyo_jinzaiboshu/shokuinsaiyo/9418.html
▼ Wantedly Page
https://www.wantedly.com/projects/2416876
▼ Kyotamba Town Civil Servant Recruitment PR Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B9Ftnvqi7E&t=22s
Kyotamba Town, Kyoto Prefecture
Kyotamba Town is located in the upstream area of the Yura River system in the Tamba Plateau, central Kyoto Prefecture. Over 80% of the area is covered by forests, boasting magnificent nature.
Blessed with conditions for growing delicious crops, such as "Tamba fog" that nurtures fresh produce and day-night temperature differences that lock in flavor, the town has cultivated specialties known as "Tamba Brand." Led by "Kyotamba Chestnuts," which have a history of being presented to the imperial court and shogunate, other products like "black beans," "Tamba matsutake mushrooms," and "Kyotamba shimeji mushrooms" are all characterized by their rich, robust flavor. It is also a leading livestock and dairy farming region in Kyoto, producing various Kyo-yasai (Kyoto vegetables), truly a "treasure trove of food" supporting Kyoto's gourmet culture.
In October 2023, the town announced its town promotion policy. With "GREEN GREEN" as the keyword, it aims to expand beyond the framework of a "town" to become a "community connected by shared aspirations" stretching to Kyoto, nationwide in Japan, and even worldwide.
The town has adopted a recruitment style that emphasizes "mutual understanding" between the town and applicants through a one-week practical internship and casual interviews where applicants can speak directly with employees before applying.
"A recruitment where the town and its people choose each other"
As administrative challenges become more complex and diverse, the qualities required of local government officials are expanding beyond just "task execution ability" to include individuals who understand the unique characteristics of the region and can act with flexible ideas.
Kyotamba Town is recruiting individuals who empathize with the town's vision and future, and who have the will to nurture it together. Instead of a uniform, one-shot exam, the town values careful engagement with applicants and repeated real-world interactions.
Feature ①｜Town Hall Internship
In August, a one-week practical internship will be held for students.
In addition to experiencing the administrative frontline, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the reality of working as a town official through policy proposal workshops and informal discussions with young employees.
Feature ②｜Casual Interview Applications Accepted via Wantedly
Kyotamba Town has opened a special recruitment page on the job platform "Wantedly."
Through casual interviews, a place is provided where people can casually talk about the work of the town hall and the town's initiatives. Inquiries from those who are "just a little interested" are also very welcome.
Both online and in-person options are available, allowing applicants to directly hear from current employees about:
- Daily counter services and fieldwork
- How they interact with the community
- The reality of challenging initiatives
This can be utilized as an opportunity to learn about the real working environment before applying.
[Click here for application and detailed information]
▼ Guide to Kyotamba Town Civil Servant Recruitment Exam
https://www.town.kyotamba.kyoto.jp/boshuwosagasu/saiyo_jinzaiboshu/shokuinsaiyo/9418.html
▼ Wantedly Page
https://www.wantedly.com/projects/2416876
▼ Kyotamba Town Civil Servant Recruitment PR Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B9Ftnvqi7E&t=22s
Kyotamba Town, Kyoto Prefecture
Kyotamba Town is located in the upstream area of the Yura River system in the Tamba Plateau, central Kyoto Prefecture. Over 80% of the area is covered by forests, boasting magnificent nature.
Blessed with conditions for growing delicious crops, such as "Tamba fog" that nurtures fresh produce and day-night temperature differences that lock in flavor, the town has cultivated specialties known as "Tamba Brand." Led by "Kyotamba Chestnuts," which have a history of being presented to the imperial court and shogunate, other products like "black beans," "Tamba matsutake mushrooms," and "Kyotamba shimeji mushrooms" are all characterized by their rich, robust flavor. It is also a leading livestock and dairy farming region in Kyoto, producing various Kyo-yasai (Kyoto vegetables), truly a "treasure trove of food" supporting Kyoto's gourmet culture.
In October 2023, the town announced its town promotion policy. With "GREEN GREEN" as the keyword, it aims to expand beyond the framework of a "town" to become a "community connected by shared aspirations" stretching to Kyoto, nationwide in Japan, and even worldwide.