What we do Great employees. Great careers. Unlimited possibilities. Thank you for visiting our site! We know that these are very challenging times and hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe. The City of Asheville Human Resources Department is open! Virtually, that is. We are working remotely to provide you with the best service we can during this difficult time. Interested in applying We are still accepting applications for all posted positions, but we are only moving forward with hiring processes for our essential positions – including those related to sanitation, transportation, police, and others as determined on a case-by-case basis. The hiring processes for all other positions are currently on hold (as noted on the postings) until further notice. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to submit your application. For positions that are on hold, we will be in touch as soon as those processes are rescheduled. Already applied If you have already submitted an application or are in the middle of a hiring process, we would like to thank you once again for your interest in working for the City of Asheville, and we look forward to continuing to talk with you about the position you applied for. However, we are postponing the next steps in the hiring processes for many of our positions (as noted above and on the postings) until further notice. The health and safety of both you and our employees is our top priority, and we appreciate your patience while we take this precautionary step. If you should have any questions or need further assistance please give us a call at 828-259-5690. Click here to view open positions and apply for a job. This page was updated on January 22, 2020. ConnectPhysical Address70 Court Plaza, Floor 6, Asheville, NC 28801Mailing AddressPO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.DirectorPeggy RowePhone828-259-5690Fax828-259-5479Additional LinksStaff Directory Related Services City job opportunities – Fire Department Learn about job opportunities with the Asheville Fire Department, including hiring process and eligibility requirements to become a firefighter. City job opportunities – Police Department Learn about job opportunities with the Asheville Police Department, including the hiring process and eligibility requirements to become a police officer. City job opportunities – General View open positions at the City of Asheville and how to apply. More Related Services Human Resources News Bell to ring atop Asheville City Hall in recognition of public servants everywhere Posted on May 4, 2020May 5, 2020 by Polly McDaniel The bell atop of Asheville City Hall will ring at noon each day this week in observance of Public Service Recognition Week. (Listen to the bell ring at this link.) Since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated the first week of May to honor the people who serve our nation [...] City Manager names David Zack as Asheville Police Chief Posted on January 13, 2020January 14, 2020 by Polly McDaniel After an extensive national search, Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell is happy to announce that David Zack will become the city’s next Chief of Police, effective Feb. 4. Chief Zack has served as Police Chief of Cheektowaga, N.Y., for nine years and brings over 30 years of police experience. Cheektowaga is similar in size to Asheville [...] Community invited to meet finalists for Asheville Police Chief Posted on December 11, 2019 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville invites the community to meet the final candidates for the next chief of the Asheville Police Department. In partnership with Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) consultants, a nationwide search was performed and the candidate pool has been narrowed. Join us at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, on the First [...] More Human Resources News
City job opportunities – Fire Department Learn about job opportunities with the Asheville Fire Department, including hiring process and eligibility requirements to become a firefighter.
City job opportunities – Police Department Learn about job opportunities with the Asheville Police Department, including the hiring process and eligibility requirements to become a police officer.
Bell to ring atop Asheville City Hall in recognition of public servants everywhere Posted on May 4, 2020May 5, 2020 by Polly McDaniel The bell atop of Asheville City Hall will ring at noon each day this week in observance of Public Service Recognition Week. (Listen to the bell ring at this link.) Since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated the first week of May to honor the people who serve our nation [...]
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