Lead Radio Communications Tech – On-Site, 24/7 Ops

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

This on-site position within the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Communications Division maintains critical radio infrastructure across the state. The role involves leading installation, maintenance, and repair of radio systems to support emergency response and public safety.

Responsibilities include coordinating vendor work, performing preventative maintenance, and configuring radios and networks.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to one year of coursework at a vocational/technical school in communications equipment repair or related field and equivalent work experience.
• Criminal history disclosure form must be completed as approved by the appointing authority.
• Fingerprint sample must be supplied for a fingerprint-based background check.
• Applicants must not have been discharged under dishonorable conditions from any U.S. armed forces.
• Upon appointment, complete a prescribed course of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, and maintains radio transmitting equipment and systems (fixed, mobile, portable) and ancillary equipment to ensure reliable communications.
• Perform preventative maintenance per FCC guidelines and manufacturer specs to prevent failures.
• Program system parameters, talk groups, and frequencies using specialized software to maintain radio systems.
• Attend to daily system issues and set work priorities based on service needs and emergencies.
• Coordinate installation, removal, and repair logistics of radio systems; ensure vendor work meets specs.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Repairing

Systems Evaluation

Troubleshooting

Education

Vocational/technical coursework in communications equipment repair

Tools

Computer, Telephones, Radios

Copier, Scanner, Printer

Drill, Crimping Tools

Soldering Gun, Heating Gun, GDC Analyzer

TIMS Test Set, Multi-Meter, Watt Meter

Job description

This on-site position within the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Communications Division maintains critical radio infrastructure across the state. The role involves leading installation, maintenance, and repair of radio systems to support emergency response and public safety.

Responsibilities include coordinating vendor work, performing preventative maintenance, and configuring radios and networks.