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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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VOLUNTEERS - MAYOR'S OFFICE
Position: 000521001
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location: HUMAN RESOURCES
Group: TEMPORARIE
Job Class: TEMPORARY OTHER
Posting End: 03/31/2025
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The City of Rockford's Mayor's Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention (MODCVP) is seeking volunteers to serve as role models for community youth. If you have the time, talent, and interest, please complete this application. Shifts are flexible, with one-hour time slots available. Responsibilities include co-facilitating youth sessions alongside City of Rockford employees. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have faced adversity, worked through difficult times, and now want to share their strength and experiences with the youth of Rockford. Your life experien....
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH & NAVIGATION SPECIALIST
Position: 000338701
Location: MAYORS OFFICE STAFF
Group: NON-EXEMPT
Job Class: COMM OUTREACH NAVIGATE SPECIAL
Details: BENEFITS
GRANT FUNDED - SALARY $44,990.40
Reports to: CEV Project Manager Class Code: 3387Grade: 602 FLSA: Non-ExemptHourly Wage: $20.29NATURE OF WORK The role of the City of Rockford, Community Outreach and Navigation Specialist is to walk alongside children and families, removing barriers as they seek collaborative healing services and programming collocated at the Community Healing Center (CHC) and externally with providers and systems throughout our community.GRANT FUNDING ADVISEMENT:This position is 100% funded by a grant from the United States Department of Jus....
SUMMER INTERN (LEGAL)
Position: 000522601
Location: LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Job Class: INTERN LEGAL
Posting End: 04/30/2025
3 Opening Positions
Reports to: Various SupervisorsHourly Wage: $17.00NATURE 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 t....
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER OFFICE CLERK- SUMMER INTERN
Position: 000521002
Location: FINANCE DEPT
Posting End: 12/31/9999
Reports to: Various SupervisorsHourly Wage: $17.00Hours: 8am to 5pm ~ Tuesday - Thursday 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 ....
DESKSIDE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Position: 000138301
Location: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Group: EXEMPT NON
Job Class: DESKSIDE SUPPORT TECH
Reports to: Helpdesk Supervisor Class Code: 1383Pay grade: 107 FLSA: ExemptHourly Wage: $34.62 - $41.53NATURE OF WORKThe role of the City of Rockford, Deskside Support Technician is to provide tier 2 technical support and assistance to end-users within the organization. This involves diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues. The Deskside Support Technician focuses on providing in-person, on-site technical assistance to end-users within an organization. This role also triages tickets escalated from t....
911 FIRE TELECOMMUNICATOR
Position: 000252301
Location: FIRE 911 COMMUNICATIONS 1
Group: FIRE UNION
Job Class: TELECOMMUNICATOR FIRE
Posting End: 04/11/2025
Reports to 911 Shift Supervisor Class Code: 2123/2523Pay Grade: 26A/Fire FLSA: Non-Exempt Group: AFSCME 1058/FIREHourly Wage: $29.38DEFINITION: To serve the public by the answering calls for emergency assistance and dispatching the appropriate personnel, equipment and emergency units in accordance with the location and nature of the call.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: Under general supervision, carries out full-performance level work in operating radio, CAD terminal and other communication equipment necessary for the efficiency and safet....
SUMMER ENGINEERING INTERN
Position: 000390001
Location: PW ENG SERV TEMPORARIES
Job Class: INTERN ENGINEERING TECH COOP
5 Opening Positions
Reports to: Various SupervisorsHourly Wage: $17.00NATURE 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 ess....
Location: PW ENGINEERING TEMPORARIES
SENIOR CLERK - PAYROLL
Location: PW STREET ADMINISTRATION
Group: AFSCME 105
Job Class: SENIOR CLERK - PAYROLL AFS1
Posting End: 04/01/2025
Reports to: Supervising Manager or Supervisor Class Code: 1123Pay Grade: 20 FLSA: Non-Exempt Group: AFSCME 1058Hourly Wage: $20.82SENIOR CLERK - PAYROLLDEFINITION: 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....
HR INTERN
Position: 000522801
Job Class: INTERN HR/MAYORS OFFICE
Reports to: Various SupervisorsHourly Wage: $17.00NATURE 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 (These essential du....