The secretary may, as he or she determines necessary, employ administrative employees, inspectors, or other persons as may be necessary to properly carry out the provisions of this article. All employees of the division will be members of the state civil service system. Inspectors and other employees as may be duly designated by the secretary will act as the secretary’s representatives and, under the direction of the secretary, will enforce the provisions of this article and all duly promulgated rules of the secretary and, in the discharge of official duties, will have the right of entry into any place maintained as an assisted living residence at any time.