The Employment and Personnel Services (EPS) Division is responsible for Recruitment, Examination, Benefits, Research and Transactions. The division recruits and examines applicants in accordance with merit principles,  advises departments and other personnel on requirements and resources to fill personnel needs,  provides advice on developing appropriate selection interviews, researches and develops and maintains economic, compensation and related data in support of personnel activities, conducts initial orientation of new employees and develops and coordinates the implementation and administration of benefits and awards programs.