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Salary : $50,564.80 Annually
Location : City Hall 415 Broad Street, Kingsport, TN
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-8-11
Department: City Manager's Office
Division: Information Services
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
Performs a variety of technical duties involving the installation, configuration, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of public safety computer systems, servers, radio communications equipment, and other electronic technology used throughout the City of Kingsport.
The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations
Essential Functions

• Installs, programs, configures, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots two-way radio, communications, and related electronic equipment.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots computers, servers, peripherals, and related public safety IT equipment.
• Installs and maintains antennas, cabling, and related communications infrastructure.
• Installs and maintains public safety communications, computer, video, radar, and related equipment in City-owned vehicles.
• Uses appropriate electronic, radio frequency (RF), computer, and other diagnostic tools to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
• Responds to emergency communications and technology issues to restore critical City services.
• Maintains and repairs communications tower equipment, antennas, transmission lines, and associated components.
• Performs testing, maintenance, and certification of radar and other specialized electronic equipment.
• Maintains equipment, configuration, repair, and inventory records as required.
• Provides technical support and assistance to public safety departments for communications, computers, and electronic systems.
• Coordinates with vendors and contractors for equipment installation, maintenance, and repair as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of two-way radio communications, electronics, computer systems, servers, networking, and related technology.
• Knowledge of methods and equipment used to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair communications, computer, and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of radio frequency (RF), antenna, cabling, and basic network principles.
• Knowledge of the safe and proper use of tools, test equipment, and materials associated with communications, electronics, and IT equipment.
• Skill in diagnosing and resolving problems involving two-way radio, electronic, computer, server, and network equipment.
• Skill in installing, configuring, maintaining, and repairing communications and technology equipment.
• Skill in using electronic, RF, and computer-based testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to respond effectively to service interruptions involving critical communications and technology systems.
• Ability to safely perform work on ladders, towers, elevated locations, and in varying environmental conditions as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with City personnel, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

Education and Experience
High school graduate or equivalent; plus, experience equivalent to two years of experience in the repair of mobile communications equipment; or IT field or similar field may substitute for one year required experience.
RETIREMENT- TCRS Hybrid Plan: Participation is mandatory. No waiting period. Plan is a combination of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The defined benefit plan consists of a 5% mandatory contribution from the employee and a 4% employer contribution. Employee is also auto-enrolled at 2 % in the defined contribution plan with the City contributing 5%. Employee has the option to increase or decrease his/her defined contribution percentage.
VACATION: Vacation accrual is based upon your length of service with the Ctiy Of Kingsport. New employees will receive upon hire date one (1) week vacation, and will accrue 6.67 hours per month with the exception of Firefighters who accrue 12 hours per month. Vacation is available for use as it is earned.
HOLIDAYS: The City of Kingsport offers 12 paid Holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Floating Holiday (1 day). There is no eligibility period to qualify for Holiday pay.
SICK HOURS: Employees accrue eight (8) sick hours at the end of each month worked. Sick hours may be used for personal or immediate family illness up to a maximum of 1040 hours per calendar year. In addition, sick hours may also be applied toward early retirement (see TCRS rules for retirement for further information).
LIFE INSURANCE: The City of Kingsport provides all full time employees Term Life Insurance at no cost. The coverage amount is equal to one (1) times your annual base salary.
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE (optional):- Full time employees also have the option to elect Supplemental Life Insurance coverage at an additional one (1) times their annual base salary. Rates are based upon your age and annual salary.
DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE (optional): Full time employees can elect Term Life insurance for their dependents at either $5,000 or $10,000 amounts. The cost elect coverage for their dependents at $.64 per pay period for $5000; $1.28 per pay period for $10,000.
LONG TERM DISABILITY (optional): Carrier is MetLife. Monthly premium cost is shared 50/50 by employee/City. Eligible after 90 days of employment. Covers 60% of your monthly earnings up to a maximum of $7,500.00. Pays until you are approved for social security disability or until you return to work. Benefits begin after 120 days of consecutive disability
HEALTH INSURANCE (optional): Carrier is BCBST, network S.Full time employees have the option to select from two (2) plans (Standard Plan and Basic Plan). Premium cost is shared by employee/City.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC: Provider is Premise Health. Confidential. Available to employees/dependents who are covered under the City's health care plans (BCBST). Clinic treats both acute and chronic conditions and can prescribe medications, provide annual physicals, health coaching, lab work, and much more. No co-pays, no deductibles, and no cost for select generic medications dispensed on-site.
DENTAL INSURANCE (optional): Carrier is Delta Dental. Premium cost is paid by employee. Annual maximum coverage of $1,000 per member which increases by $100 per year up to a maximum of $1,500 provided member has at least one preventative procedure performed each plan year.
VISION INSURANCE (optional): Carrier is Davis Vision. Premium cost is paid by employee. Annual eye exams, lenses and lens upgrades, frames, contacts.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional): Carrier is Flores. Contribution amounts are pre-tax. Healthcare and Dependent Care options. Employees can contribute up to the allowed IRS maximum amounts. Healthcare rollover of up to $610 for plan year 2024.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: 2 programs: Ballad Health and Ulliance, Inc. Available to Full time employees. Provides confidential mental health and substance abuse services and much more.
EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL WELLNESS PROGRAM: Provider is Cora. Available to all regular full time and part time employees at no cost. Provides a regiment of treatment when employees experience minor musculoskeletal disorders due to life's everyday stresses and strains.
KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER: Free membership for full time employees elected in the City's medical plan. Discounted rates for employees and their family.
GYM MEMBERSHIPS (optional): City will reimburse 50% of individual membership rate each quarter. Reimbursement is based on an attendance requirement.
AIR MED (optional): Provider is AirMed. Memberships can be elected in 1, 3, 5, or 10 year increments. Provides air ambulance services for a life or limb threatening emergency to an emergency medical treatment facility.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE (optional): Provider is Trustmark. Supplemental accident insurance that pays you cash directly to help pay for treatment for covered accidents.
CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE (optional): Provider is The Standard. Insurance that helps cover out of pocket expenses associated with a serious illness. Helps fill the gaps caused by these out of pocket costs. Pays you for completing certain health screenings.
UNIVERSAL LIFE/LONG TERM CARE: (optional): Provider is Trustmark. Whole Life Insurance policy that includes a long-term care benefit that can help you pay for services at any age. Benefit never reduces due to age.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time, non-probationary employees are eligible to request tuition reimbursement for courses that are work-related and improve the skills required by employees in their employment. Reimbursement will be provided after eligible expenses remaining are unpaid from other financial aid/assistance (scholarships/grants).

• Undergraduate Courses: up to $1,000 per employee per semester/$3,600 in a fiscal year
• Graduate Courses: up to $1,200 per employee per semester/$3,600 in a fiscal year