Employment Opportunities

Welcome to the City of Rockford Job Application portal. You have entered a secure website. Please note the following before starting the application: If this is your first time using our on-line job application, you will need to create an account before you are able to apply for an open position. You must complete the application in one sitting, you will NOT be able to save the application and return to complete the application.

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Completion of an application is part of the hiring process for all jobs. Notice that in some sections, you will see "add another". This allows you to add additional information. Resumes and other documents can be uploaded into the system at the end of the application. Once you have completed your application, you will have the chance to review the information. At the bottom of the review page is the "Submit" option, clicking submit will complete your application process.

The system will check for errors before submitting your application; errors will be noted by a red asterisk (*); to avoid common errors; certain fields require specific formats. Please use the following when entering information:
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Applicants may re-enter the Applicant Tracking System with a Username and password that each applicant will create upon submitting a primary application for a position.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, applicants are only contacted if they are selected for testing or interviews.
Testing and interviewing will be scheduled between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Candidates not able to test or interview during scheduled times will forfeit consideration for the position, and candidates must pass any required testing to move forward in the selection process.

If you are offered employment by the City you will need to provide the following documents:
I-9 eligibility forms
Transcripts, high school diploma or GED
Documented proof of any necessary requirements e.g. licenses, certificates, etc.
Certain positions will require a driver's license with a good driving record.

All newly hired employees (Except Police and Fire) shall live anywhere within Winnebago County or anywhere within fifteen (15) miles of Rockford City Hall within six (6) months of the completion of their introductory period, department heads and City Administrator shall live within the municipal boundaries of the City of Rockford within six (6) months of their introductory period.




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VOLUNTEERS - MAYOR'S OFFICE

Position: 000521001

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN RESOURCES

Group: TEMPORARIE

Job Class: TEMPORARY OTHER

Posting End: 03/31/2025


The City of Rockford's Mayor's Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention (MODCVP) is seeking volunteers to serve as role models for community youth. If you have the time, talent, and interest, please complete this application. Shifts are flexible, with one-hour time slots available. Responsibilities include co-facilitating youth sessions alongside City of Rockford employees. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have faced adversity, worked through difficult times, and now want to share their strength and experiences with the youth of Rockford. Your life experien....

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH & NAVIGATION SPECIALIST

Position: 000338701

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: MAYORS OFFICE STAFF

Group: NON-EXEMPT

Job Class: COMM OUTREACH NAVIGATE SPECIAL

Posting End: 03/31/2025

Details: BENEFITS


GRANT FUNDED - SALARY $44,990.40

Reports to: CEV Project Manager Class Code: 3387
Grade: 602 FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hourly Wage: $20.29

NATURE OF WORK

The role of the City of Rockford, Community Outreach and Navigation Specialist is to walk alongside children and families, removing barriers as they seek collaborative healing services and programming collocated at the Community Healing Center (CHC) and externally with providers and systems throughout our community.

GRANT FUNDING ADVISEMENT:
This position is 100% funded by a grant from the United States Department of Jus....

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SUMMER INTERN (LEGAL)

Position: 000522601

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: LEGAL DEPARTMENT

Group: TEMPORARIE

Job Class: INTERN LEGAL

Posting End: 04/30/2025


3 Opening Positions

Reports to: Various Supervisors

Hourly Wage: $17.00


NATURE OF WORK

Work closely with the attorneys, legal interns may investigate facts, review documents, research legal issues, and draft legal memoranda, correspondence, and pleadings. Legal interns will assist in file management and organization. Law students who qualify for a 711 license may appear in court under the supervision of an attorney.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Work involves performing duties of limited complexity related to providing information to the public in person and on the t....

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CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER OFFICE CLERK- SUMMER INTERN

Position: 000521002

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: FINANCE DEPT

Group: TEMPORARIE

Job Class: TEMPORARY OTHER

Posting End: 12/31/9999


Reports to: Various Supervisors

Hourly Wage: $17.00

Hours: 8am to 5pm ~ Tuesday - Thursday

NATURE OF WORK

Administrative support, data entry, analysis of information and accounts and excellent customer service in the Customer Service Center of the Finance Department.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Work involves computer data entry, customer service support, administrative duties and evaluation of information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These essential duties are only illustrative.)

Update information in financial software program ....

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DESKSIDE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Position: 000138301

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Group: EXEMPT NON

Job Class: DESKSIDE SUPPORT TECH

Posting End: 03/31/2025

Details: BENEFITS


3 Opening Positions

Reports to: Helpdesk Supervisor Class Code: 1383
Pay grade: 107 FLSA: Exempt

Hourly Wage: $34.62 - $41.53


NATURE OF WORK

The role of the City of Rockford, Deskside Support Technician is to provide tier 2 technical support and assistance to end-users within the organization. This involves diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues. The Deskside Support Technician focuses on providing in-person, on-site technical assistance to end-users within an organization. This role also triages tickets escalated from t....

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911 FIRE TELECOMMUNICATOR

Position: 000252301

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: FIRE 911 COMMUNICATIONS 1

Group: FIRE UNION

Job Class: TELECOMMUNICATOR FIRE

Posting End: 04/11/2025

Details: BENEFITS


Reports to 911 Shift Supervisor Class Code: 2123/2523
Pay Grade: 26A/Fire FLSA: Non-Exempt Group: AFSCME 1058/FIRE

Hourly Wage: $29.38

DEFINITION: To serve the public by the answering calls for emergency assistance and dispatching the appropriate personnel, equipment and emergency units in accordance with the location and nature of the call.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: Under general supervision, carries out full-performance level work in operating radio, CAD terminal and other communication equipment necessary for the efficiency and safet....

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SUMMER ENGINEERING INTERN

Position: 000390001

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PW ENG SERV TEMPORARIES

Group: TEMPORARIE

Job Class: INTERN ENGINEERING TECH COOP

Posting End: 04/30/2025


5 Opening Positions

Reports to: Various Supervisors

Hourly Wage: $17.00

NATURE OF WORK

Assist the Engineering Division in the collection of information for roadway, water main, and drainage design; GIS data collection; storm water quality; the layout, inspection and measurement of construction project; as well as right-of-way inspection.


DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Work involves general labor and the use of landscaping tools (i.e., hedge trimmer and string trimmer). Work also involves data entry into software programs.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These ess....

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SUMMER ENGINEERING INTERN

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PW ENGINEERING TEMPORARIES

Group: TEMPORARIE

Job Class: INTERN ENGINEERING TECH COOP

Posting End: 04/30/2025


5 Opening Positions

Reports to: Various Supervisors

Hourly Wage: $17.00

NATURE OF WORK

Assist the Engineering Division in the collection of information for roadway, water main, and drainage design; GIS data collection; storm water quality; the layout, inspection and measurement of construction project; as well as right-of-way inspection.


DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Work involves general labor and the use of landscaping tools (i.e., hedge trimmer and string trimmer). Work also involves data entry into software programs.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These ess....

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SENIOR CLERK - PAYROLL

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PW STREET ADMINISTRATION

Group: AFSCME 105

Job Class: SENIOR CLERK - PAYROLL AFS1

Posting End: 04/01/2025

Details: BENEFITS


Reports to: Supervising Manager or Supervisor Class Code: 1123
Pay Grade: 20 FLSA: Non-Exempt Group: AFSCME 1058

Hourly Wage: $20.82


SENIOR CLERK - PAYROLL

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in a specific clerical field, or in a wide variety of general clerical tasks.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Serves as main receptionist for a large office. Answers phones, routes calls and visitors and answers questions as appropriate.

2. Prepares reports and other documents, such....

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HR INTERN

Position: 000522801

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN RESOURCES

Group: TEMPORARIE

Job Class: INTERN HR/MAYORS OFFICE

Posting End: 04/30/2025


Reports to: Various Supervisors

Hourly Wage: $17.00

NATURE OF WORK

Serving the public with responsible receptionist and clerical work for the Human Resources department and programs.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Work involves performing duties of limited complexity related to providing information to the public in person and on the telephone, and/or processing, routine data entry, and filing documents, processing mail, and other duties as related to learning the operations of the Human Resources Office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These essential du....

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