RADIO SYSTEMS ANALYST - 10132025-72080

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time

10 / 13 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time

Closing Date / Time

11 / 02 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$4,562.00 - $6,825.00

Salary (Annually)

$54,744.00 - $81,900.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Nashville, TN

Department

Safety and Homeland Security

LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY, COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below :

https : / / www.tn.gov / content / dam / tn / safety / documents / MemoHiringProcessDuration.pdf

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Graduation from a two-year college or technical institute with an associate's degree in electrical or electronic engineering or a radio / television repair certificate and experience equivalent to three years of full-time radio communications technical work, including one year of radio communications systems design work and one year of supervisory radio communications work; qualifying military coursework or radio systems design and maintenance work may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis; additional coursework at an accredited college or university in electrical or electronic engineering may be substituted for the required non-specialized, non-supervisory experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.

Necessary Special Qualifications : Applicants for this class must :

NOTE : Applicants for positions in the Department of Military must :

• A valid vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions;
• Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons;
• Be eligible to receive and maintain a security clearance in accordance with applicable agency regulations;
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
• Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
• Not have been convicted or pleaded guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, or controlled substances, Tennessee Code Annotated 7-86-205;
• Not have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
• Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
• Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
• Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction.

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

Overview

Under direction, is responsible for radio communications system design and development work of considerable difficulty and supervisory work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class is responsible for designing, developing, and evaluating radio communications systems and supervises the overall maintenance and repair of communication equipment. This class differs from that of Radio Communications Technician Supervisor in that an incumbent of the latter supervises lower-level Communication Technicians in routine installation, maintenance, and repair of communications equipment and has no communications systems design responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Monitors expenditures of unit to ensure spending is within budgetary limits. Assist in long-range budget preparations by presenting options based on present and projected needs to management.

Programs and configures radio transceivers, IP routers, switches, and security / safety equipment (such as emergency lighting, cameras, and sirens) using specialized software and interface equipment. Evaluates system performance and design variables with computer and propagation software and performs radio frequency interference analysis to determine spectrum availability.

Develop technical specifications for radio communication equipment and ancillary devices, including power, emissions, and electrical requirements, and create and revise radio systems drawings / diagrams detailing radio interface configuration, connections, program parameters, and punch block interconnections.

Analyze potential radio communication site to judge value in communications designs by considering numerous factors. Analyze system problems and design solutions, including hardware / software changes and equipment modifications, to meet agency needs.

Ensure equipment meets design specifications through testing, research, and visual inspection. Develop a long-term replacement plan for radio communication systems by assessing technology trends, agency needs, and equipment lifecycles.

Submit a Federal standardized form with site specifications, elevations, power, emissions, and tower details to obtain FCC licensure. Maintain and update radio system files, including vendor documents, system drawings, FCC licenses, and FAA authorizations.

Ensure compliance of state equipment and sites with agency, state, and federal laws through inspection and measurement.

Plan, develop, and manage special projects like technology upgrades, site relocations, and tower replacements for radio systems. Attends necessary technical, managerial and safety training required by agency.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies :

Manages Complexity

Plans and Aligns

Organizational Savvy

Manages Ambiguity

Customer Focus

Knowledges :

Clerical

Customer and Personal Service

Design

Telecommunications

Administration and Management

Skills :

Active Learning and Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Technology Design

Operations Analysis

Management of Material Resources

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.