Peralta Community College District
Staff Assistant/Landscape Horticulture - Merritt College **INTERNAL POSTING**
Peralta Community College District, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Posting Details
College Information
Peralta/College Information
Merritt College
Merritt College is a public, comprehensive, two-year college, maintained by the Peralta Community College District in Alameda County. With a comprehensive day and evening program of transfer, technical, occupational and basic skills education, the College is committed to meeting the educational needs of the diverse student population it serves.
Located on a 125-acre site in the hills of East Oakland, Merritt College combines modern, spacious facilities with a spectacular view of the entire Bay Area. An integral part of a large, busy urban community, the location provides a sense of tranquility and peace.
Position Information
Job Title Staff Assistant/Landscape Horticulture - Merritt College **INTERNAL POSTING**
Time Base 40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year
Compensation Salary Range: $4,684.89 - $5,914.03/mo. Hiring Range: $4, 684.89 - $5,127.48/Mo - The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience
Position Type Classified
Department Mathematics (652)
City Oakland
State CA
Job Description Summary
This vacancy is open ONLY to current regular and hourly employees who are members of SEIU Local 1021. Per new Article 8.7 of the Local 1021 hourly contract, this job is being posted for ten (10) working days.
Under the general supervision of the Dean, the Staff Assistant is responsible for all administrative tasks associated with administering the Landscape Horticulture Program, and performs a variety of complex tasks in the preparation and maintenance of administrative support services operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position. • Develops, monitors and maintains Landscape Horticulture Program and department operational budgets, including Personnel Action Forms, requisitions, supply invoices etc. • Works independently to provide technical and clerical support for the department • Maintains accurate and accessible files on equipment and supplies for the department. • Prepares written and oral reports for the Department of Landscape Horticulture program • Maintains a working knowledge of the Landscape/Horticulture industry as it pertaining to the provision of support services to Landscape Horticulture students • Assists with the development of Landscape Horticulture policies and procedures, including updating the student handbook as needed. • Assist as needed with updating the class schedule, room assignments, department contact lists and various other department tracking/documentations. • Maintains accurate and accessible files on Landscape Horticulture students. • Develops and maintains database of statistics for the Landscape Horticulture Program and department statistics for research, evaluation and report writing purposes • Develops and recommends any modification to improve department performance, efficiency and effectiveness. • Assists in the hiring, training and supervision of temporary staff and students who perform clerical/receptionist duties for the department. • Operates modern office equipment, i.e. personal computer, CRT, printer, fax machines, multi-line telephone and Xerox copier • Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Three (3) years of clerical and technical experience in general office work, or an equivalent combination of training and qualifying experience, which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of the position.
2. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software programs (e.g., MS Office Suite- Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), the internet browser, and e-mail.
3. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.
Desirable Qualifications • Some experience working in a landscape/horticulture environment • Ability to independently set up, monitor, and track budgets and prepare reports. • Ability to organize and work independently.
• Knowledge of: o Concepts, techniques, procedures, and other guidelines applicable to the designated area of specialization o Administrative and office procedures and practices o Basic research and analytical methods o Proper and correct English usage, grammar, and punctuation o Modern office equipment, including familiarity with data entry and retrieval using computer terminals
• Ability to: o Perform a variety of difficult technical and clerical work related to the designated area of specialization o Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work o Analyze situations and make decisions in procedural matters without immediate supervision o Speak and write effectively o Type with speed and accuracy (45 wpm) o Learn rapidly a variety of rules and procedures relating to the assigned area of responsibility o Train and supervise clerical and student personnelo Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports
Environmental Demands • Occasional work performed alone • Constant work around and with people
Other Requirements • Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs • Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs. • Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs. • Occasional twisting of body • Occasional use of manual dexterity • Occasional use of tactile acuity • Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color • Frequent work at a rapid pace • Frequent reaching, high, low, and level • Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech • Frequent visual acuity for reading • Constant sitting • Constant use of clear oral communication
Tools & Equipment Used Standard Office Equipment.
Application Deadline Date September 26, 2025
Open Date 09/15/2025
First Review Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.
Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.
Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
EEO Statement The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Reasonable Accommodations In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
College Information
Peralta/College Information
Merritt College
Merritt College is a public, comprehensive, two-year college, maintained by the Peralta Community College District in Alameda County. With a comprehensive day and evening program of transfer, technical, occupational and basic skills education, the College is committed to meeting the educational needs of the diverse student population it serves.
Located on a 125-acre site in the hills of East Oakland, Merritt College combines modern, spacious facilities with a spectacular view of the entire Bay Area. An integral part of a large, busy urban community, the location provides a sense of tranquility and peace.
Position Information
Job Title Staff Assistant/Landscape Horticulture - Merritt College **INTERNAL POSTING**
Time Base 40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year
Compensation Salary Range: $4,684.89 - $5,914.03/mo. Hiring Range: $4, 684.89 - $5,127.48/Mo - The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience
Position Type Classified
Department Mathematics (652)
City Oakland
State CA
Job Description Summary
This vacancy is open ONLY to current regular and hourly employees who are members of SEIU Local 1021. Per new Article 8.7 of the Local 1021 hourly contract, this job is being posted for ten (10) working days.
Under the general supervision of the Dean, the Staff Assistant is responsible for all administrative tasks associated with administering the Landscape Horticulture Program, and performs a variety of complex tasks in the preparation and maintenance of administrative support services operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position. • Develops, monitors and maintains Landscape Horticulture Program and department operational budgets, including Personnel Action Forms, requisitions, supply invoices etc. • Works independently to provide technical and clerical support for the department • Maintains accurate and accessible files on equipment and supplies for the department. • Prepares written and oral reports for the Department of Landscape Horticulture program • Maintains a working knowledge of the Landscape/Horticulture industry as it pertaining to the provision of support services to Landscape Horticulture students • Assists with the development of Landscape Horticulture policies and procedures, including updating the student handbook as needed. • Assist as needed with updating the class schedule, room assignments, department contact lists and various other department tracking/documentations. • Maintains accurate and accessible files on Landscape Horticulture students. • Develops and maintains database of statistics for the Landscape Horticulture Program and department statistics for research, evaluation and report writing purposes • Develops and recommends any modification to improve department performance, efficiency and effectiveness. • Assists in the hiring, training and supervision of temporary staff and students who perform clerical/receptionist duties for the department. • Operates modern office equipment, i.e. personal computer, CRT, printer, fax machines, multi-line telephone and Xerox copier • Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Three (3) years of clerical and technical experience in general office work, or an equivalent combination of training and qualifying experience, which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of the position.
2. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software programs (e.g., MS Office Suite- Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), the internet browser, and e-mail.
3. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.
Desirable Qualifications • Some experience working in a landscape/horticulture environment • Ability to independently set up, monitor, and track budgets and prepare reports. • Ability to organize and work independently.
• Knowledge of: o Concepts, techniques, procedures, and other guidelines applicable to the designated area of specialization o Administrative and office procedures and practices o Basic research and analytical methods o Proper and correct English usage, grammar, and punctuation o Modern office equipment, including familiarity with data entry and retrieval using computer terminals
• Ability to: o Perform a variety of difficult technical and clerical work related to the designated area of specialization o Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work o Analyze situations and make decisions in procedural matters without immediate supervision o Speak and write effectively o Type with speed and accuracy (45 wpm) o Learn rapidly a variety of rules and procedures relating to the assigned area of responsibility o Train and supervise clerical and student personnelo Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports
Environmental Demands • Occasional work performed alone • Constant work around and with people
Other Requirements • Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs • Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs. • Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs. • Occasional twisting of body • Occasional use of manual dexterity • Occasional use of tactile acuity • Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color • Frequent work at a rapid pace • Frequent reaching, high, low, and level • Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech • Frequent visual acuity for reading • Constant sitting • Constant use of clear oral communication
Tools & Equipment Used Standard Office Equipment.
Application Deadline Date September 26, 2025
Open Date 09/15/2025
First Review Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.
Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.
Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
EEO Statement The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Reasonable Accommodations In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.