RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TECH 3 - 07142026-79122

Wildlife Resources -
Jackson, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$4,057 - $6,099 a month
8 days ago

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time

07/14/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

07/27/2026 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

Jackson, TN

Department

Wildlife Resources

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY, MADISON COUNTY

Division: Boating and Law Enforcement

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.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

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

Tools & Equipment

Computer, Telephones, Radios
Copier, Scanner, Printer
Drill, Crimping Tools
Soldering Gun, Heating Gun, GDC Analyzer

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.

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