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As of November 12, 2026, City of Asheville has 32 open roles.

Headquartered in Asheville
32Open roles

About City of Asheville

The City of Asheville is committed to being the employer of choice in the region and the best local government in North Carolina. If you are a seasoned professional or just beginning your career, we encourage you to join our team. The largest city in Western North Carolina and the 11th largest city in the state, Asheville is the county seat of Buncombe County with a diverse population of more than 84,000. Asheville was named one of “25 Best Places for Business and Careers” by Forbes.com. “Our Quality of Service, Your Quality of Life” is what we believe at the City of Asheville. More than 1,100 employees work each day to bring this quality of service to Asheville residents. The City operates under a council/manager form of government. The Asheville City Council sets policies and enacts ordinances, which are then carried out under the city manager’s direction. The city council is comprised of an elected Mayor and six council members. The city council is committed to effec¬tive strategic planning with clearly identified yearly and quarterly goals. The Asheville Way Continuous Improvement: Asheville employees are trained professionals who improve service delivery by balancing needs, resources and innovation. Integrity: Asheville employ¬ees demonstrate character with courage, honesty and pride. Diversity: Asheville em¬ployees value and respect a diverse community, work¬force and ideas. Safety and Welfare: Asheville employees value the safety and welfare of our employees and the citizens we serve. Excellent Service: Asheville employees strive to address needs with courtesy, compassion, timeliness, efficiency and commitment. The City of Asheville is a member of the Western North Carolina Diversity Engagement Coalition (WNC DEC). To learn more about the WNC DEC visit http://www.wncdec.com/ or search for WNC DEC on LinkedIn or Facebook. To learn more about the City of Asheville's employment opportunities visit www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs .

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Leadership

The top of City of Asheville's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

DW

Dakisha Wesley

City Manager

106 reports

EPPhoto of Emily Provance

Emily Provance

Director Of Human Resources

6 reports

BB

Brad Branham

City Attorney

2 reports

TMPhoto of Tony McDowell

Tony McDowell

Director of Finance

9 reports

MCPhoto of Michael Cayse

Michael Cayse

Fire Chief

10 reports

WEPhoto of Walter Ear

Walter Ear

Director, Capital & Asset Management Department, City of Asheville

8 reports

JDPhoto of Jade Dundas

Jade Dundas

Assistant City Manager

3 reports

DMPhoto of David Melton

David Melton

Director of Water Resources

9 reports

NRPhoto of Nikki Reid

Nikki Reid

Director - Community & Economic Development Department

6 reports

Open roles at City of Asheville 32

City of Asheville jobs: common questions

Is City of Asheville hiring right now?
Yes. City of Asheville has 32 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.
Where is City of Asheville hiring?
The most open roles are in Asheville (32).
Where is City of Asheville headquartered?
City of Asheville is headquartered in Asheville, NC.
Who leads City of Asheville?
Dakisha Wesley, City Manager, is at the top of City of Asheville's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at City of Asheville?
Pick a role on City of Asheville's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on City of Asheville's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.