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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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MEDICAL RESPONSE ADVOCATE
Position: 000161301
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location: MAYORS OFFICE STAFF
Group: NON-EXEMPT
Job Class: MEDICAL RESPONSE ADVOCATE
Posting End: 03/31/2026
Details: BENEFITS
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2 Positions Mon-Fri w/occ Sat 2 Shifts 3pm - 12am or 6p - 3am
Reports to: Deputy Director Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention Class Code: 1613Grade: 603 FLSA: Non-ExemptHourly Wage: $ 23.32NATURE 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 ....
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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II
Position: 000144101
Location: LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Group: EXEMPT NON
Job Class: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY II
Posting End: 03/20/2026
Reports to: City Attorney Class Code: 1441Pay grade: 110 FLSA: ExemptHourly Wage: $43.86 ~ $52.62NATURE OF WORKThe public is served by this professional legal and supervisory work in performing legal services for local government.DISTINGUISHING FEATURESPrimary work involves responsibility for representing the city’s interest in court and administrative proceedings and for performing legal services for departments of the city, including but not limited to negotiating, reviewing and drafting agreements in which the City is a ....
CSC FINANCE SUMMER INTERN
Position: 000521002
Location: FINANCE DEPT
Group: TEMPORARIE
Job Class: TEMPORARY OTHER
Posting End: 05/01/2026
Summer Work Program
Reports to: Various SupervisorsHourly Wage: $18.00Hours: 8am to 5pm ~ Monday - Wednesday NATURE OF WORKAdministrative support, data entry, analysis of information and accounts and excellent customer service in the Customer Service Center of the Finance Department. DISTINGUISHING FEATURESWork 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 ....
SUMMER ENGINEERING INTERN
Position: 000390001
Location: PW ENG SERV TEMPORARIES
Job Class: INTERN ENGINEERING TECH COOP
Reports to: Various SupervisorsHourly Wage: $18.00NATURE OF WORKAssist 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 FEATURESWork 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 esse....
PW STREET EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Position: 000312107
Location: PW WATER DISTRIBUTION 3
Group: AFSCME 105
Job Class: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR AFS1
Posting End: 03/06/2026
Reports to: Street Maintenance Supervisor Class Code: 3121Grade: 23 FLSA: Non-Exempt Group: AFSCME 1058Hourly Wage: $23.42DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty operating a variety of light and heavy equipment requiring skilled labor. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:1. Safely operate construction and maintenance equipment such as Sweepers, Backhoes, Front-end Loaders, Asphalt Rollers, Chippers, Mowers and Road Graders, End Loaders, Cement Mixers and other equipment as required.
WATER PLANT OPERATOR
Position: 000343101
Location: PW WATER PRODUCTION
Job Class: WATER PLANT OPERATOR AFS1
Posting End: 03/11/2026
Reports to: Water Supervisor: Plant / O & M Class Code: 3431Grade: 28 Group: AFSCME 1058 FLSA: Non-ExemptHourly Wage: $28.49DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in operating wells, high-service pumps, motors, chemical feed pumps, and support equipment necessary for proper maintenance and operations of the City water system. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:1. Operates and maintains the equipment of the water system including pump station turbines, chemical pu....
WEEDS ENFORCEMENT - INTERN
Location: BUILDING DEPARTMENT
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM-5:00PM Summer Work Program
Reports to Various SupervisorsHourly Wage: $18.00NATURE OF WORKUnder general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in providing service to the general public on Neighborhood Standards issues by inspecting the exterior of properties for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances, more specifically Property Maintenance Code 302.4 that addresses the excessive growth of noxious weeds and grass.DISTINGUISHING FEATURESWork involves performing duties of limited complexity inspecting properties for violations and photo documenting them as rel....
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - INTERN
Reports to Various SupervisorsHourly Wage: $18.00 NATURE OF WORKCommunity Engagement and Administrative support for the Economic Development Division. May require limited outside labor and driving.DISTINGUISHING FEATURESWork involves file review and creation of compliance list for Economic Development and Community Development files, door to door outreach to businesses in the public infrastructure project areas this summer, creating marketing materials, and other projects as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These essential d....
HR INTERN
Position: 000522801
Location: HUMAN RESOURCES
Job Class: INTERN HR/MAYORS OFFICE
Reports to: HR Director and Various SupervisorsHourly Wage: $18.00NATURE OF WORKServing the public with responsible receptionist and clerical work for the Human Resources department and programs.DISTINGUISHING FEATURESWork 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 (The....
WEATHERIZATION SPECIALIST I
Position: 000460101
Location: HUMAN SERVICES WEATHERIZATION
Job Class: WEATHERIZATION SPECIALIST I
Posting End: 03/13/2026
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. ....