An employee in this class serves as the overall administrative head of the personnel function of one of the large state departments employing a wide diversity of occupations, with field operations throughout the state. The employee has wide latitude for independent action, for making technical decisions, and for recommending personnel policy, and directs a personnel program that includes significant labor relations activity, recruitment of specialized personnel, development of career progression, coordination of organization and methods studies, employee development, and occupational safety programs. The employee is accountable for ensuring consistent and sound personnel practices throughout the entire department.
Incumbents supervise other professional, as well as paraprofessional and clerical support staff.
Plans and directs the departmental personnel program in consultation with the department head and the administrative staff of the department. Assists the Commissioner in determining personnel programs involving staffing patterns, budgets, employment, employee relations and acts as technical consultant on personnel laws, rules and regulations. Confers with the Departments of Employee Relations and Administration on matters relating to classification, pay, recruiting, organization, staffing patters and personnel budgets. Cooperates with the Department of Employee Relations in recruiting for classes where the number of qualified applicants is limited, and participates in the employee selection process. Directs the administration of the employee development program including training and employee performance appraisal.