The Division of Personnel shall provide the following services:

1. (1) Direct and control all phases of the Agency’s personnel program including recruitment, employe services, labor relations, leave, personnel/payroll transactions, classification and compensation and training.
2. (2) Develop and implement Council personnel policies and procedures.
3. (3) Conduct the Agency recruitment and placement program by interviewing candidates, reviewing resumes, determining qualifications, and referring candidates for employment consideration.
4. (4) Coordinate the development of testing programs with the State Civil Service Commission and Agency consultants.
5. (5) Provide benefit information and counseling to employes in such areas as Blue Cross/Blue Shield, life insurance, blood bank, and retirement.
6. (6) Interpret and administer the provisions of collective bargaining agreements.
7. (7) Classify Agency and county positions to maintain equity among positions.
8. (8) Conduct Agency and county occupational and classification surveys.
9. (9) Resolve third step grievances and represent the Agency on appeals.
10. (10) Develop or revise class specifications and recommend appropriate pay ranges or revisions or both.
11. (11) Determine and evaluate Agency training needs and provide training information to staff.
12. (12) Review out-service and in-service training requests for job relatedness.
13. (13) Provide technical assistance to SCAs on personnel management and administration.
14. (14) Provide technical assistance to Council staff on personnel management matters.
15. (15) Conduct personnel management reviews of SCAs to ensure compliance with personnel agreements and policies.
16. (16) Investigate disciplinary recommendations made by office or bureau directors and make appropriate recommendations.
17. (17) Process personnel/payroll transactions received by the Division of Personnel.
18. (18) Process SCA personnel transactions.
19. (19) Maintain Agency leave records.
20. (20) Conduct orientation program for new employes.
21. (21) Conduct an exit interview program.