We are looking for statistical surveyors.

In Yokohama City, as a statistical researcher, we are recruiting people who are engaged in statistical surveys conducted by the national and prefectural governments with an understanding and enthusiasm for statistics.

Last Updated December 28, 2020

What is Statistical Investigator?

In statistical surveys conducted by the country or prefecture, the person who distributes, collects, and checks the questionnaire is called a "statistical researcher."
Statistical surveyors are at the forefront of the survey site and are responsible for the most important part of the statistical survey, interacting directly with the households and offices to be surveyed.

Major statistical surveys

National census
Economic Census
Agriculture and Forestry Census
Housing and Land Statistics Survey
Basic Survey on Employment Structure
Structural Survey of Japan
Labor Force Survey
Household Survey
Monthly labor statistics survey, etc.

Work of Statistical Investigator

Although the content varies slightly depending on the survey, it is generally as follows.

Attendance at Investigator’s briefing
Confirmation of the scope of the survey area in charge and the survey target
Distribution of questionnaire and request for filling out
Collection, inspection and arrangement of questionnaires
Submission of survey documents to the ward office

Status and Treatment of Statistical Investigators

During the survey period, you will be a part-time civil servant appointed by the national or prefectural government.
It is strictly prohibited by law to disclose what you learned from the survey to the outside.
Accidents during investigation activities are subject to compensation for public affairs accidents.
Remuneration will be paid as compensation for engagement in research activities.

Requirements for Statistical Investigators

Those who are over 20 years old
Those who can carry out statistical survey work responsibly
Those who can comply with the confidentiality protection
Those who are not directly involved in tax affairs, police and elections
Those who are not members of gangs or gangster closely related parties
Those who do not interfere with research activities

How to become a statistical researcher

Please contact the ward office (General Affairs Division Statistics and Elections Section) where you wish to engage in.
When conducting a survey, the ward office will request a researcher to work, taking into account the scale of the survey and the target area.
If you would like to work as a statistical researcher or if you are interested in statistical surveys, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Contact information

General Affairs Division Statistics and Elections Section
Ward	Phone number	Ward	Phone number
Tsurumi Ward	045-510-1660	Kanazawa Ward	045-788-7712
Kanagawa Ward	045-411-7014	Kohoku Ward	045-540-2213
Nishi Ward	045-320-8315	Midori Ward	045-930-2213
Naka Ward	045-224-8116	Aoba Ward	045-978-2205
Minami Ward	045-341-1227	Tsuzuki Ward	045-948-2215
Konan Ward	045-847-8308	Totsuka Ward	045-866-8315
Hodogaya Ward	045-334-6207	Sakae Ward	045-894-8315
Asahi Ward	045-954-6012	Izumi Ward	045-800-2315
Isogo Ward	045-750-2315	Seya Ward	045-367-5615