(1) The executive director of the department of regulatory agencies is authorized by this section to employ, subject to the provisions of the state personnel system laws of the state, a director of the division of conservation, referred to in this part 11 as the "division", who in turn shall employ such deputies, clerks, and assistants as are necessary to discharge the duties imposed by this part 11. The division of conservation, which is a division in the department of regulatory agencies, and the director of the division shall exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department of regulatory agencies as if they were transferred to the department by a type 2 transfer.
(2) It is the duty of the director of the division, personally or his or her designee, to aid in the administration and enforcement of this part 11 and to administer, in consultation with the conservation easement oversight commission, the certification of conservation easement holders and issuance of tax credit certificates as provided in this part 11.