One of its primary functions is to identify changes in payroll expenditures that are incurred by appointments, resignations, promotions, terminations, etc. Personnel oversees the processing and orientation of new employees. As the source for state and departmental rules, regulations and benefits that apply to employees, Personnel provides information through handbooks and manuals. Requests to fill vacancies in the Commission are processed by Personnel with the coordination of division directors. The Personnel manager also represents the Commission at meetings of the State Personnel Board and the Council of Personnel Administrators.
Personnel develops and updates job descriptions on employees.
This ensures appropriate classifications are selected for a particular job and may also be used as an indicator for change in classification and pay. This entails distributing information to the news media, the public and other state, governmental and regulatory agencies. The Public Affairs coordinator serves as spokesperson for the Commission. Topics that have received a great deal of media interest during the past year include slamming and cramming, area code relief proposals for 334 and 205, and electricity restructuring. The coordinator also produces informational materials such as the PSC's Annual Report, brochures, presentation aids and other graphic materials.