Due to impacts of COVID-19, we are postponing the hiring process for many of our positions at this time. We are fortunate to still be able to recruit for certain positions and will keep our postings up to date on our website. Please complete a job interest card (see Menu) to be notified as positions are posted. If you are interested and eligible for any of the positions currently posted, we encourage you to go ahead and submit your application. The health and safety of both you and our current employees is our top priority. We hope that you are staying safe during these unprecedented times.

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

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. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

To apply for a current opening choose the job title you are interested in and click on the "Apply" link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can build a profile that can be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening. You can now speed the application process by importing information from LinkedIn or upload a stored resume to pre-fill your application.



Please be sure your application is attached to the job(s) you wish to apply for before logging out of the online system. You should receive a confirmation email for each job that you have submitted an application for online. Applications cannot be accepted after the application deadline.



If you are having difficulty submitting an application, try another internet browser (i.e. google chrome, firefox).



Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.



It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Applications must be completed even if you choose to submit a resume and cover letter as an attachment. The supported file formats for attachments are doc, docx, txt, pdf, jpg, and png.



The City's policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Asheville. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.



Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate's written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.



Final candidates are subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks. A conviction record does not automatically eliminate you from employment consideration. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments related to the position. Candidates receiving a conditional offer may also be required to pass a physical examination, psychological exam or polygraph exam if relevant to the position.

Final Applicants are subject to Pre-employment Drug Screening and Background Check.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer participates in E-Verify. Click Here for more information.



The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate in employment or the provision of services on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, or familial status.



The City of Asheville is a member of the Western North Carolina Diversity Engagement Coalition (WNC DEC).



Human Resources staff is available 8:30-5:00 pm Monday through Friday. We welcome you to visit our office location at 70 Court Plaza where computers are available for use to apply for job opportunities.



70 Court Plaza

PO Box 7148

Asheville, NC 28802

