What we do Great employees. Great careers. Unlimited possibilities. More than 1,200 employees in more than 250 positions work each day to provide outstanding service to the Asheville community, and the dedicated professionals in our Human Resources Department are here to support them. Our department’s mission is to drive an organizational culture that provides opportunity for growth. How do we work toward this? We: Hire exceptional candidates. Provide them with competitive pay & benefits and high quality professional development opportunities. Make continuous improvements that promote a healthy and positive work environment. The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. If you are interested in such a workplace, please review our employment opportunities for a position that is right for you. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just beginning your career, we encourage you to join our team. 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 Now Accepting Applications for Firefighter Applications close June 8, Academy starts November 2019 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 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 [...] U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for 2020 Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 by Polly McDaniel From the U.S. Census: The U.S. Census Bureau continues to recruit thousands of workers for temporary jobs available nationwide in advance of the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census Jobs website allows applicants to apply for a range of positions, including recruiting assistants, office operations supervisors, clerks, census field supervisors, and census takers by completing a single [...] More Human Resources News
City job opportunities – Fire Department Now Accepting Applications for Firefighter Applications close June 8, Academy starts November 2019
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 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 [...]
U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for 2020 Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 by Polly McDaniel From the U.S. Census: The U.S. Census Bureau continues to recruit thousands of workers for temporary jobs available nationwide in advance of the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census Jobs website allows applicants to apply for a range of positions, including recruiting assistants, office operations supervisors, clerks, census field supervisors, and census takers by completing a single [...]