Why not utilize your career in Sagamihara City? Experienced hires (year-round recruitment) are now open.

Do you want to utilize the experience you've gained in private companies for society? Or perhaps leverage your skills as a public servant in a new field? This announcement is for all of you.

Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, will be conducting two types of recruitment selections for experienced professionals: one for those with experience in private companies, and another for those with experience as public servants. For experienced professionals from private companies, there are five job categories, and for experienced public servants, there are also five job categories open for application.

Why not find a fulfilling job with a future in Sagamihara City, a government-ordinance designated city with a population of 720,000, located at a moderate distance from the city center?

## Key Features of the FY2026 Sagamihara City Staff Recruitment Selection (Experienced Hires from Private Companies/Public Servants) [Year-Round Recruitment]
- Conducted year-round (4-term system). You can choose your application period.
- For experienced professionals from private companies, SPI3 (Test Center method) is introduced. No special civil service exam preparation is required.

## ① Experienced Hires from Private Companies [Year-Round Recruitment]
### [Selection Categories, Planned Number of Hires, Job Descriptions]

| Selection Category | Planned Number of Hires | Job Description |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Approx. 25 people | Engages in general administrative duties related to various citizen services and municipal management. |
| Civil Engineering | Approx. 3 people | Engages in specialized tasks related to urban development such as design/construction supervision of civil engineering works, land readjustment projects, and urban planning decisions. |
| Architecture | A few people | Engages in specialized tasks related to urban development such as design/construction supervision of public buildings, building/development permits, and urban planning decisions. |
| Social Welfare | Approx. 10 people | Engages in specialized tasks related to social welfare, such as livelihood protection, disability, elderly, and children. |
| Curator [Astronomy] | A few people | Engages in specialized tasks such as collecting, organizing, storing, and exhibiting materials at municipal museums, related research, and other administrative duties. |

* The planned number of hires may change due to future business plans.
* For selection categories with a small planned number of hires, recruitment may end mid-year once the target number is reached.
* Please check the URL below for details on eligibility and selection content.
FY2026 Sagamihara City Staff Recruitment Selection Application Guide (Experienced Hires from Private Companies) [Year-Round Recruitment]
https://www.city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp/shisei/1026815/shokuin_annai/1034915.html

### [Application Period]
From April to December 2026: From 9:00 AM on the 1st to 11:59 PM on the 15th of each month [Valid upon receipt]
### [Application Method]
Please check the application guide on the city's website and apply through the LoGo form for each job category.
(Administration) https://logoform.jp/f/1YNvB
(Civil Engineering) https://logoform.jp/f/B53a9
(Architecture) https://logoform.jp/f/xn0hD
(Social Welfare) https://logoform.jp/f/MZzEc
(Curator [Astronomy]) https://logoform.jp/f/r1WyC

* Please fill in the application form and resume (downloadable from the city's website), then attach and upload them to the application form.

## ② Experienced Hires for Public Servants [Year-Round Recruitment]
### [Selection Categories, Planned Number of Hires, Job Descriptions]

| Selection Category | Planned Number of Hires | Job Description |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Approx. 13 people | Engages in general administrative duties related to various citizen services and municipal management. |
| Civil Engineering | Approx. 3 people | Engages in specialized tasks related to urban development such as design/construction supervision of civil engineering works, land readjustment projects, and urban planning decisions. |
| Architecture | A few people | Engages in specialized tasks related to urban development such as design/construction supervision of public buildings, building/development permits, and urban planning decisions. |
| Social Welfare | Approx. 10 people | Engages in specialized tasks related to social welfare, such as livelihood protection, disability, elderly, and children. |
| Childcare Worker | Approx. 5 people | Engages in childcare duties at municipal childcare centers and childcare-related counseling. |

* The planned number of hires may change due to future business plans.
* For selection categories with a small planned number of hires, recruitment may end mid-year once the target number is reached.
* Please check the URL below for details on eligibility and selection content.
FY2026 Sagamihara City Staff Recruitment Selection Application Guide (Experienced Hires for Public Servants) [Year-Round Recruitment]
https://www.city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp/shisei/1026815/shokuin_annai/1034914.html

### [Application Period]
From April 2026 to January 2027: From 9:00 AM on the 1st to 11:59 PM on the 15th of each month [Valid upon receipt]
### [Application Method]
Please check the application guide on the city's website and apply through the LoGo form for each job category.
(Administration) https://logoform.jp/f/62LYT
(Civil Engineering) https://logoform.jp/f/bnfv1
(Architecture) https://logoform.jp/f/bBZ0b
(Social Welfare) https://logoform.jp/f/MZzEc