Performs complex contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials, division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:Assists with recommending policy and procedure changes.Assists in researching state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.Coordinates start-work date ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor.Executes agreements and contracts.Issues release to work orders.Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.Prepares cost analysis studies for contracts.Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.Sets up expenditure authorizations.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.