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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.

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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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HIGH LETHALITY CASE MANAGER

Position: 000307601

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: MAYORS OFFICE STAFF

Group: NON-EXEMPT

Job Class: HIGH LETHALITY CASE MANAGER

Posting End: 08/13/2026

Details: BENEFITS


Reports to: High Lethality Project Manager Class Code: 3076
Pay grade: 604 FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hourly Wage: $23.91 ~ $29.27

NATURE OF WORK

This position serves as a High Lethality Case Manager at the Family Peace Center (FPC). Through the use of an evidence-based danger assessment will assess the needs of clients and their family unit and arrange or provide a range of direct individual services to meet the immediate and long term needs of clients.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The High Lethality Case Manager will dedicate 10....

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MEDICAL RESPONSE ADVOCATE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Position: 000161101

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: MAYORS OFFICE STAFF

Group: NON-EXEMPT

Job Class: MED RSPN ADVCT AND VOLT CORD

Posting End: 08/21/2026

Details: Benefits


Reports to: Medical Response Program Coordinator Class Code: 1611
Grade: 603 FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hourly Wage ~ $22.25

NATURE OF WORK

The Medical Response Advocate & Volunteer Coordinator 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 on-scene trauma-informed support, ad....

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SENIOR CLERK - PAYROLL

Position: 000112305

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: FIRE CIVILIANS 1

Group: AFSCME 105

Job Class: SENIOR CLERK - PAYROLL AFS1

Posting End: 08/10/2026

Details: BENEFITS


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

Hourly Wage: $20.82


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 as agendas, minutes, ordinances....

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MAINTENANCE WORKER STREET DIVISION

Position: 000311501

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PW STREETS

Group: AFSCME 105

Job Class: MAINTENANCE WORKER AFS1

Posting End: 08/21/2026

Details: BENEFITS


Reports to: Street Maintenance Supervisor Class Code: 3115

Pay Grade: 20 FLSA: Non-Exempt Group: AFSCME 1058

Hourly Wage: $20.82

DEFINITION: Under immediate supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in a variety of tasks that require unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Performs any combination of manual and semi-skilled tasks to maintain and repair City of Rockford property.

2. Repairs streets and sidewalks with asphalt, cold patch, and concrete.

3. Operates equipment as required i....

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WATER UTILITY LOCATE TECHNICIAN

Position: 000341701

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PW WATER DISTRIBUTION 2

Group: AFSCME 105

Job Class: WATER UTILITY TECH

Posting End: 08/11/2026

Details: BENEFITS


Reports to: Distribution System Operation Supervisor Class Code: 3417
Grade: 25 FLSA: Non-Exempt Group: AFSCME 1058

Hourly Wage: $25.33

DEFINITION: Under general supervision performs work of routine difficulty in Locating all underground water utility including; Emergency and non-emergency J.U.L.I.E. requests, drafting maps, prepare drawings of water Utility maps, revising and edit water plat drawings, update, revise and maintain water utility maps, locate water mains, service lines, participate in leak locating program, and participates i....

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HEAD START TEACHER

Position: 000430101

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN SERVICES HEADSTART

Group: AFSCME C H

Job Class: HEAD START TEACHER 37WK

Posting End: 10/31/2026

Details: BENEFITS


Meet DCFS Licensing/HSPS, education req'd before interview- 3 Positions

Reports to: Community Partner Coordinator Class Code: 4301
FLSA: Non-exempt Pay grade: 3 AFHN

Wage Hourly: $19.62


NATURE OF WORK
Serving 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 FEATURES
Assists the Collaboration Teacher in providing a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate early childhood program of instruction. Provides a safe and n....

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EARLY HEAD START HOME VISITOR TEACHER

Position: 000431701

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN SERVICES HEADSTART

Group: AFSCME C H

Job Class: HOMEVISIT TEACHER AFHE 49 WK

Posting End: 10/31/2026

Details: BENEFITS


Meet Head Start and DCFS Licensing and provide education to interview

Reports to: Site Manager Class Code: 4317
Pay grade: 6 FLSA: Exempt AFHE

3 Positions

Hourly Wage: $23.05

NATURE OF WORK

Serves 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 FEATURES

Work involves providing a comprehensive, developmentally a....

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FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Position: 000443101

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN SERVICES HEADSTART

Group: AFSCME C H

Job Class: FAMILY SPT SPEC AFHN 49 WK

Posting End: 08/31/2026

Details: BENEFITS


Meet Head Start and DCFS Licensing Attach education to interview

Reports to: Family Services Team Leader Class Code: 4431

Pay grade: 6 AFHN FLSA: Non-exempt

Hourly Wage: $23.05

NATURE OF WORK

Serves the public and families of Head Start/Early Head start children in a variety of operations of various outreach and services within the Head Start division which targets low income, underserved population with children under the age of 5. Works with families for enrollment, conducting and assisting with ongoing consultations to inform clients of available services and resources within the community. Is able t....

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