Basic Function:  Under the direction of the Personnel Commission, plan, organize, control and direct Merit System and related human resources operations and activities including the recruitment, screening, examination, selection, processing, classification and compensation of classified employees for the District; coordinate and provide administrative support and consultation related to labor relations, collective bargaining, evaluations, contract administration, employee discipline, appeals and various other human resources functions; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Knowledge of:  Planning, organization and direction of Merit System and related human resources operations and activities