The director shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To issue all licenses provided for under this chapter;
(2) To renew licenses under this chapter;
(3) To collect all fees prescribed and required under this chapter;
(4) To immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order;
(5) To keep records of all official acts, proceedings, and transactions of the department of licensing; and
(6) To employ the necessary staff to carry out the duties of this chapter.