In order to perform the functions and duties as specified under § 28-42-51, the director of administration is empowered to take any action that shall be deemed necessary and advisable and to assign any subordinates or employees to the department of labor and training that he or she shall deem necessary, which subordinates and/or employees shall be within the classified service and shall be paid out of funds made available to the department for administrative purposes, consistent with the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.