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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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SUMMER LEGAL INTERN
Position: 000522601
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location: LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Group: TEMPORARIE
Job Class: INTERN LEGAL
Posting End: 06/01/2026
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Summer Work Program 2 Positions
Reports to: Various SupervisorsHourly Wage: $18.00NATURE OF WORKWork 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 FEATURESWork involves performing duties of limited complexity related to providing information to the public in person and on the teleph....
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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Position: 000120101
Location: FINANCE DEPT
Group: AFSCME 105
Job Class: CUSTOMER SERVICE REP AFS1
Posting End: 05/11/2026
Details: BENEFITS
Reports to: Varies Class Code: 1201 Grade: 20 FLSA: Non-Exempt Group: AFSCME 1058 Hourly Wage: $20.82 DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty while providing professional, quality customer service that consistently meets or exceeds the needs of the customer, including performing a wide variety of communication-related tasks; receiving complaints and requests for services from citizens and reviewing, assessing and monitoring requests for service, recording, filing, and processing data as required; performs related wor....
INSTRUMENTATION AND SYSTEMS CONTROLS MANAGER
Position: 000377301
Location: PW WATER PRODUCTION
Group: EXEMPT NON
Job Class: INSTR & SYSTEM CNTRL MNGR
Posting End: 05/04/2026
Reports to: Water Superintendent Class Code: 3773 Pay grade: 111 FLSA: ExemptHourly Wage: $47.15 ~ $56.59NATURE OF WORKServes the public with responsible professional and supervisory work in the design, configuration, maintenance, and upgrade of the municipal water treatment control systems infrastructure and Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. DISTINGUISHING FEATURESAn employee of this class is responsible for the management and coordination of the specification, design, and oversight of water instrumentation and contr....
PROJECT MANAGER (WATER DIVSION)
Position: 000301201
Location: PW ENGINEERING DESIGN
Job Class: PROJECT MANAGER
Posting End: 05/18/2026
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Reports to: Deputy Water, Water Superintendent and/or Sr. Project Manager (Water) Class Code: 3012Grade: 109 FLSA: ExemptHourly Wage: $40.79 ~ $48.95NATURE OF WORKServes the public with professional engineering and supervisory work in managing the survey, design and construction inspection of public improvement projects (primarily lead service line replacements (LSLR)).DISTINGUISHING FEATURESAn employee in this class manages the survey, design and inspection construction of Water Division capital improvement plan projects. W....
WATER SERVICE INSPECTOR
Position: 000341401
Location: PW CUSTOMER SERVICE 3
Job Class: WATER SERVICE INSP AFS1
Reports to: Water Services Supervisor Class Code: 3414Grade: 26 Group: AFSCME 1058 FLSA: Non-ExemptHourly Wage: $26.34DEFINITION: Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in reading, installing, inspecting and maintaining water meters; locating and making repairs to City cut-off boxes; turning water off/on investigating customer complaints; investigating and determining responsibility of water leakage inside and outside.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:1. Installs, maintains, and reads water meters in residential and commerci....
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Position: 000182401
Location: CD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Job Class: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORD
Posting End: 04/30/2026
Reports to: Econ Development Manager Class Code: 1824Grade: 109 FLSA: ExemptHourly Wage: $40.79 ~ $48.95NATURE OF WORK Serving the public with project management, administrative and technical work to advance economic development opportunities. This position plans, organizes, and implements the economic development programs of the City to promote the growth and development of the City’s economic base, assists in the retention and expansion of existing businesses, and vigorously seeks out new businesses for the City. This position plays a key role i....
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Position: 000337802
Job Class: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOP
Posting End: 05/15/2026
Reports to: Econ Development Manager Class Code: 1921Grade: 108 FLSA: ExemptHourly Rate: $37.95 ~ $47.54Reports to the Economic Development ManagerFLSA- ExemptNATURE OF WORK Serves the public with planning and coordination with focus on community, development, economic and quality of life issues. The role connects business and economic development initiatives with community enhancements and will balance multiple engagement avenues. It involves community engagement, revitalization strategies and working with business owners, stakehold....
WEATHERIZATION SPECIALIST I
Position: 000460101
Location: HUMAN SERVICES WEATHERIZATION
Group: NON-EXEMPT
Job Class: WEATHERIZATION SPECIALIST I
Posting End: 06/03/2026
City of Rockford, Illinois Class code: 4601Reports to: Community Services Director FLSA: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: 503Hourly Wage: $21.69WEATHERIZATION SPECIALIST INATURE OF WORKServes the public with energy audits in the grant-funded weatherization program. DISTINGUISHING FEATURESWork involves the determination of eligibility of clients and buildings for weatherization projects, energy audits and the preparation of appropriate documents to initiate and develop work orders, and to complete work defined projects. ....
HEAD START TEACHER
Position: 000430101
Location: HUMAN SERVICES HEADSTART
Group: AFSCME C H
Job Class: HEAD START TEACHER 37WK
Meet DCFS Licensing/HSPS, education req'd before interview- 3 Positions
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....
EARLY HEAD START HOME VISITOR TEACHER
Position: 000431701
Job Class: HOMEVISIT TEACHER AFHE 49 WK
Posting End: 05/29/2026
Meet Head Start and DCFS Licensing and provide education to interview
Reports to: Site Manager Class Code: 4317Pay grade: 6 FLSA: Exempt AFHE 3 Positions Hourly Wage: $23.05NATURE OF WORKServes the public with curriculum and lesson planning, teaching infants and toddlers and progress reporting as a Home Visitor Teacher for Early Head Start. Works with parents to support children’s learning in the home. Supports pregnant women and families’ health and social service needs making referrals as needed.DISTINGUISHING FEATURESWork involves providing a comprehensive, developmentally a....