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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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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II
Position: 000144101
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location: LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Group: EXEMPT NON
Job Class: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY II
Posting End: 10/30/2026
Details: BENEFITS
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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 party....
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MEDICAL RESPONSE ADVOCATE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Position: 000161101
Location: MAYORS OFFICE STAFF
Group: NON-EXEMPT
Job Class: MED RSPN ADVCT AND VOLT CORD
Posting End: 10/31/2026
Details: Benefits
Reports to: Medical Response Program Coordinator Class Code: 1611 Grade: 603 FLSA: Non-ExemptHourly Wage ~ $22.25NATURE 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....
LEGAL ADVOCATE
Position: 000338101
Job Class: OVW FPC LEGAL ADVOCATE
Posting End: 10/29/2026
Reports to: Family Peace Center Project Manager Class Code: 3381Grade: 602 FLSA: Non-ExemptHourly Wage: $23.91NATURE OF WORKThis position serves as a Legal Advocate at the Family Peace Center (FPC) for the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response (ICJR) Program. The Family Peace Center Legal Advocate (Legal Advocate) will provide support and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.GRANT FUNDING ADVISEMENTThis po....
FPC CASE MANAGER - PT
Position: 000339301
Job Class: FPC CASE MANAGER - PT
Reports to Family Peace Center Project Manager Class Code: 3393 Grade: 604 FLSA: NONUHourly Wage: $23.91NATURE OF WORK This position serves as a Case Manager at the Family Peace Center (FPC). The Family Peace Case Manager (Case Manager) 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. GRANT FUNDING ADVISEMENT This part-time position is 100% funded by a grant from the Department of Justice, Office on Violence ....
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Position: 000120101
Location: FINANCE DEPT
Group: AFSCME 105
Job Class: CUSTOMER SERVICE REP AFS1
Posting End: 10/27/2026
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....
CSBG ADVOCATE
Position: 000442501
Location: HHS - CS CSBG
Job Class: CSBG ADVOCATE
Reports to: CSBG Director Class Code: 4425Pay grade: 505 FLSA: Non-exemptHourly Wage: $23.32 NATURE OF WORKServes the public with technical work of some variety in the operation of various outreach, advocacy and service programs within the Community Services Division of the Department of Human Services which target the low-income, disadvantaged population or others in need who seek social services. Work may include assessment, advocacy, and community organizing and direct services. DISTINGUISHING FEATURESWork involves responsibility fo....
SR. OFFICE ASSISTANT GF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Position: 000410501
Location: HHS - CS ADMIN
Job Class: SR OFFICE ASST GF COM SERV DIV
Reports to: Various Supervisors Class Code: 4105Pay grade: 501 FLSA: Non-exemptHourly Wage: $21.00NATURE OF WORKServing the public with responsible secretarial and/or clerical work of a specialized nature, for City departments, divisions, and programs. Clerical work involves performing routine, program assistance, purchasing, accounting, personnel or timekeeping assistance tasks.DISTINGUISHING FEATURESWork involves performing secretarial tasks and/or specialized clerical functions that require executing established policies and procedu....
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
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....