The city manager shall appoint a suitably qualified person to serve part or full time as personnel officer. He shall:
(1) Conduct recruitment of qualified persons;
(2) Prepare, schedule and hold examinations;
(3) Create eligible lists from results of examinations;
(4) Certify eligibles to appointing officers;
(5) Classify positions and establish job specifications;
(6) Certify payrolls;
(7) Prepare and recommend to the city manager for approval and publication, necessary rules to establish and maintain the merit system in the city;
(8) Develop and conduct training programs;
(9) Perform such other duties relating to personnel as the city manager may direct.