RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN 3 - 10062026-81364

State of Tennessee; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee seeks a lead Radio Communications Technician in Crossville, TN, within the Wildlife Resources department. You will oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of radio systems, ensuring reliable communications for mobile and base units on a complex network.

You will perform preventive maintenance, program frequencies, and supervise on-site activities with vendors, aligning with FCC guidelines and agency requirements.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to one year of vocational/technical coursework plus four years of full-time related communications work.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain radio transmitting equipment and systems (mobile, base, fixed) and related accessories to ensure reliable communications.
• Perform preventative maintenance per FCC guidelines to prevent system failure and ensure compliance with laws and guidelines.
• Program system parameters, talk groups, and frequencies using specialized software for radio networks (P25 IP, microwave, analog).
• Assess daily problems, set work priorities based on service needs, and coordinate with supervisor.
• Oversee vendor/contractor work on-site to meet specifications and safety requirements.
• Coordinate scheduling for installation, removal, and repair of radio systems; enable data sharing for interoperability.

Skills

Active Learning & Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Repairing

Systems Evaluation

Troubleshooting

Education

Education & Experience

Tools

TIMS Test Set

Multi-Meter

Watt Meter

Soldering Gun

GDC Analyzer

Drill

Crimping Tools

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 10/12/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $4,057.00 - $6,099.00
Salary (Annually) $48,684.00 - $73,188.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Crossville, TN
Department Wildlife Resources

Location of (1) Position(s) to be filled: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Cumberland County

This position is located in the Boating and Law Enforcement Division.

This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to completion of one year of coursework at a vocational or technical school in communication equipment repair or other related field and experience equivalent to four years of increasingly and skilled responsible full-time communications technical work; qualifying full-time communications technical work may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for radio communications technical work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the lead and/or advanced working level class in the Radio Communications Tech sub-series. An employee in this class leads in the installation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of communications equipment, including mobile radios, base stations, and transmitting towers. This class differs from Radio Communications Tech 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is not a lead worker and performs duties of lesser scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, and maintains radio transmitting equipment and systems (including fixed, mobile, and portable devices, as well as ancillary equipment like lighting and sirens) using necessary test equipment and tools to ensure reliable communications.
• Performs preventative maintenance according to FCC guidelines and manufacturer's specifications to prevent system failure. Ensures compliance of State equipment with agency, state, and federal laws/guidelines, etc. through inspection and measurement.
• Programs system parameters, talk groups, and frequencies using computer software to maintain or set up radio transmitting equipment/systems (such as P25 - IP network, microwave point-to-point, and analog communications).
• Listens to radio systems and assesses daily problems and determines appropriate actions. Determines work priorities based on the division's service priorities, considering system interruptions, emergency conditions, and safety and health, as organized by the supervisor.
• Programs radio transceivers, IP routers, switches, and security/safety equipment (e.g., emergency lighting, cameras, sirens) using specialized software and interface equipment.
• Acts as the agency's on-site representative to oversee and coordinate vendor/contractor work, ensuring it meets specifications. Attend's necessary technical and safety training required by agency.
• Coordinates the scheduling and logistics for the installation, removal, and repair of radio systems. Facilitates data sharing to ensure seamless interoperability with local government officials and other agencies.
• Visually monitors fault management terminal and inspects equipment, environmental and physical aspects of a property to detect potential problems. Utilizes test equipment to detect possible failure and discrepancies.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Manages Complexity
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Nimble Learning
• Instills Trust

Knowledges

• Clerical
• Customer and Personal Service
• Mechanical
• Telecommunications

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Complex Problem Solving
• Repairing
• Systems Evaluation
• Troubleshooting

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Number Facility
• Selective Attention
• Multilimb Strength

Tools & Equipment

• Computer, Telephones, Radios
• Copier, Scanner, Printer
• Drill, Crimping Tools
• Soldering Gun, Heating Gun, GDC Analyzer
• TIMS Test Set, Multi-Meter, Watt Meter

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.