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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.TAB through the application. DO NOT use "Refresh" or "Back" buttons from your browser while completing the application. A valid email address is required. If you do not have an e-mail address, you may set one up at a free site (Yahoo, Google, etc.)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:Phone numbers: 999-999-9999Date: mm-dd-yyyy 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 formsTranscripts, high school diploma or GEDDocumented 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.
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 formsTranscripts, high school diploma or GEDDocumented 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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DCEO MULTIVICTIMIZATION FRONT LINE CRISIS NAVIGATOR
Position: 000337901
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location: MAYORS OFFICE STAFF
Group: NON-EXEMPT
Job Class: DCEO MULTI V F LINE CRISIS NA
Posting End: 06/30/2025
Details: BENEFITS
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Reports to: Manager Mayor’s Office of Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking Manager Class Code: 3379 Grade: 602 FLSA: Non-ExemptHourly Wage: $20.29NATURE OF WORK This position serves as a Front-Line Crisis Navigator at the Family Peace Center (FPC). A Front-Line Crisis Navigator will be responsible for immediate intake and assessment of persons upon entry to the FPC, which will allow staff to anticipate and respond to immediate client needs prior to assignment to a Case Manager. GRANT FUNDI....
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CITY ATTORNEY
Position: 000144201
Location: LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Group: EXEMPT NON
Job Class: CITY ATTORNEY
Posting End: 06/20/2025
Reports to: Legal Director Class Code: 1442Pay grade: 213 FLSA: ExemptHourly Wage: $55.71 - $64.07CITY ATTORNEY NATURE OF WORKServing the public with advanced professional legal work in providing counsel and legal services for the city.DISTINGUISHING FEATURESWork involves responsibility for performing a wide variety of professional level duties, including providing legal services for city council, and city departments, as well as boards, commissions, and project teams. Work includes the preparation of cases for trial and ....
HEAD START TEACHER
Location: HUMAN SERVICES HEADSTART
Group: AFSCME C H
Job Class: HEAD START TEACHER 37WK
Meet Head Start and DCFS Licensing Education required to interview
Reports to: Community Partner Coordinator Class Code: 4301FLSA: Non-exempt Pay grade: 3 AFHNWage Hourly: $19.62NATURE OF WORKServing the public by participating in teaching children in the Head Start Program and includes assisting in providing a supporting and nurturing environment for the development of preschool children in a collaboration setting.DISTINGUISHING FEATURESAssists the Collaboration Teacher in providing a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate early childhood program of instruction. Provides a safe and n....
FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Position: 000443101
Location: HEAD START SUMMERDALE
Job Class: FAMILY SPT SPEC AFHN 49 WK
Reports to: Family Services Team Leader Class Code: 4431Pay grade: 6 AFHN FLSA: Non-exempt Hourly Wage: $23.05NATURE OF WORKServes the public with technical work of some variety in the operation of various outreach and service within the Head Start Division, which targets the low-income, disadvantaged population with children under the age of 5. Work includes working with the families of Head Start /Early Head Start children in enrollment, conducting on-going consultations to inform clients of services/resources available in the community....
BILINGUAL FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Position: 000443001
Job Class: FAMILY SPTSPEC AFHN BI-L 49 WK
Posting End: 06/06/2025
Reports to: Site Manager Class Code: 4420Pay grade: 6 AFHN FLSA: Non-exemptHourly Wage: $23.05NATURE OF WORKServes the public with technical work of some variety in the operation of various outreach and service within the Head Start Division, which targets the low-income, disadvantaged population with children under the age of 5. Work includes working with the families of Head Start children in enrollment, conducting on-going consultations to inform clients of services/resources available in the community. Develops an open and trusting re....
HEAD START SITE COORDINATOR
Job Class: HEAD START SITE COORDINATOR
Posting End: 06/05/2025
Meet Head Start and DCFS Licensing, attach education to interview
Reports to: Head Start Director Class Code: 4415Pay grade: 507 FLSA: ExemptHourly Wage $26.19NATURE OF WORKServes the public with monitoring and supervisory work in the operation of a Head Start collaboration site.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Work involves responsibility for overseeing the operations of one of the three Head Start/District #205 collaboration sites or the childcare collaborations; oversees the activities of all staff assigned to that site and ensures implementation of programs and activities based on Head Start Perform....