Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Analyzes unit structure and functions to determine adequacy of existing structure, eliminates duplications and non-essential activities, and clarifies relationships, with responsibility for recommending revisions in activities, relationships, lines of authority, and similar operational matters.