Performs a variety of responsible general administrative support duties relative to the needs of the department and/or specific staff person to whom she/he may be assigned, including typing, filing, copying, scheduling appointments and meetings, screening telephone calls, handling incoming/outgoing mail, assisting in projects as assigned. For all positions: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.