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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: 08/22/2025
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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MEDICAL RESPONSE ADVOCATE
Position: 000161301
Job Class: MEDICAL RESPONSE ADVOCATE
Posting End: 08/08/2025
MUST POST SALARY AT $47,548.80
Reports to: Deputy Director Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention Class Code: 1613Grade: 603 FLSA: Non-ExemptHourly Wage: $ 22.86NATURE OF WORK The Medical Response Advocate position is a full-time position that is responsible for implementing the agency’s hospital-based Medical Response Advocacy Project, working on behalf of survivors of intimate partner violence in collaboration with interdisciplinary staff at UW SwedishAmerican Hospital. This role involves providing ....
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY 1
Position: 000144001
Location: LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Group: EXEMPT NON
Job Class: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I
Reports to: Assistant City Attorney II, City Attorney, or Legal Director Class Code: 1440Grade: 108 FLSA: Exempt Hourly Wage: $37.21 ~ $44.65NATURE OF WORK The public is served by this position as professional legal work in performing legal services for local government.DISTINGUISHING FEATURESPrimary work involves providing legal counsel to city departments, council, and administration. Responsibilities include assisting the police department in analyzing and responding to FOIA requests and....
FINANCIAL ANALYST
Position: 000127901
Location: FINANCE DEPT
Job Class: FINANCIAL ANALYST
Reports to: Central Services Manager Class Code: 1279Grade: 107 FLSA: ExemptHourly Wage: $34.66 ~ $41.53NATURE OF WORKServes the public with responsible administrative, purchasing administration and fiscal analysis work.DISTINGUISHING FEATURESWork involves analyzing departmental budget requests and formulating requests into the City’s annual budget; writing bid specifications and requests for proposals for goods and services to be purchased by operating departments; and conducting management and financial analyses and related ana....
SR. PROJECT MANAGER
Position: 000301301
Location: PW ENGINEERING DESIGN
Job Class: SR PROJECT MANAGER
Reports to: CIP Operations Manager Class Code: 3013Grade: 110 FLSA: ExemptHourly Wage $43.00 - $51.59NATURE OF WORKServes the public with professional engineering and supervisory work in managing the survey, design and construction inspection of public improvement projects.DISTINGUISHING FEATURESAn employee in this class is responsible for supervising and assisting subordinate project managers, engineers and construction technicians in conducting studies, plans, design, construction and inspection of Rockford’s Capital Improvement....
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
Position: 000322101
Location: PW CENTRAL GARAGE
Group: AFSCME 105
Job Class: AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC AFS1
Reports to: Equipment Services Supervisor Class Code: 3221Grade: 28 Group: AFSCME 1058 FLSA: Non-ExemptHourly Wage: $28.49DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in the skilled repair and maintenance of a variety of trucks, cars, and other construction and specialized automotive and truck equipment; and performs related work as required.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:1. Performs a variety of repairs and maintenance work including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems work.2. Perfor....
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 commercia....
CREW LEADER PUBLIC WORKS WATER
Position: 000314501
Location: PW WATER DISTRIBUTION 1
Job Class: PW CREW LEADER AFS1
Posting End: 08/14/2025
Reports to: Public Works Construction Supervisor Class Code: 3145 FLSA: Non-ExemptGrade: 28 Group: AFSCME 1058Hourly wage $28.49DEFINITION: Under direction, performs work of moderate difficulty in supervising and assigning work and equipment to a crew of unskilled and semi-skilled workers. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:1. Oversees a crew in the maintenance of water mains and any related hardware and restoration of the right-a-way damaged by maintenance efforts.2. Plans, assigns, supervises, and performs the installation of water mains,....
NEIGHBORHOOD ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST
Position: 000225401
Location: BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Group: AFSCME B
Job Class: NEIGHBORHOOD ENFORCE SPEC AFSB
Posting End: 08/18/2025
MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:00AM-3:30PM
Reports to: Property Improvement Program Manager Class Code: 2254Pay Grade: 15 FLSA: Non-Exempt Group: AFSCME 1058 B Hourly Wage: $26.87DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in providing service the general public on property standards; in inspecting existing buildings and properties for compliance with City codes.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:1. Provides information and technical assistance to the general public regarding zoning requirements and property stan....
HEAD START TEACHER
Location: HUMAN SERVICES HEADSTART
Group: AFSCME C H
Job Class: HEAD START TEACHER 37WK
Posting End: 09/30/2025
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....