City of Asheville jobs and careers
Asheville, NC. Jobs in Asheville
As of November 12, 2026, City of Asheville has 32 open 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.
Dakisha Wesley
City Manager
106 reports
Emily Provance
Director Of Human Resources
6 reports
Brad Branham
City Attorney
2 reports
Tony McDowell
Director of Finance
9 reports
Michael Cayse
Fire Chief
10 reports
Walter Ear
Director, Capital & Asset Management Department, City of Asheville
8 reports
Jade Dundas
Assistant City Manager
3 reports
David Melton
Director of Water Resources
9 reports
Nikki Reid
Director - Community & Economic Development Department
6 reports
Open roles at City of Asheville 32
- Economic Development SpecialistAsheville, NC3 months ago
- ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IAsheville, NC3 months ago
- Assistant City ManagerAsheville, NC3 months ago
- Housing Program ManagerAsheville, NC3 months ago
- Construction Inspector IIAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Construction Inspector IAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Temp Seasonal Sanitation Worker IAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Code Enforcement Officer IAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Code Enforcement Officer IAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Urban Planner IAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Water Maintenance Worker IAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Firefighter TraineeAsheville, NC4 months ago
- GIS AnalystAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Plant Maintenance MechanicAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Construction Inspector IAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Meter TechnicianAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Water Plant SupervisorAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Parks Maintenance WorkerAsheville, NC4 months ago
- MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, MASTER (PLUMBING)Asheville, NC4 months ago
- HVAC Facilities Maintenance Technician IIAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Water Plant Operator IIIAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Lead Plant Maintenance MechanicAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Water Plant Operator TraineeAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Water Plant Operator IAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Customer Service RepresentativeAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Project Manager IIIAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Executive AssistantAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Parks and Recreation Division ManagerAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Affordable Housing SpecialistAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Police OfficerAsheville, NC4 months ago
- Police CadetAsheville, NC6 months ago
- Stagehand - Harrah's Cherokee CenterAsheville, NC7 months ago
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.
