Electrician Leader

The Electrician Leader position is within the Facilities Management Services at the VA Providence Healthcare System, located in Providence, Rhode Island. It is a permanent, full-time position at 40 hours per week.

The incumbent is a Working Leader who leads 3-Electrician, WG-2805-10 employees in performing work. In addition to the three (3) permanent employees, incumbent may lead any or all of the following: Compensated Work Therapy Program participants, Vocational Rehabilitation Program participants, and temporary/term employees. Duties include, but are not limited to: Interprets and applies the National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes, and organizational construction standards to ensure precise, compliant installations and modifications; Plans/layouts/installs/modifies complex systems (raceways, conduits, cable trays, emergency generators and associated equipment, fuel tanks) with accurate calculations and meticulous execution; Interprets/applies electrical theory with trade formulas (e.g., voltage, voltage drop, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power factor, current flow) to design and troubleshooting tasks; Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of complete systems and components, applying theoretical principles to diagnose faults and restore service; Reviews project plans and contractor submittals and provides technical input to ensure alignment with drawings/specifications; Applies journeyman level skills to remove/replace fixtures and controls; install/modify outlets, relays, switches, lighting; and test circuits after repair/installation; Works with complete electrical systems (single/multi phase AC, distribution panels, power/regulating/control circuits) used in industrial/building environments; Operates shop tools and test equipment to minimize repairs and downtime; reports defective tools/equipment for corrective action; and Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Leader/PD650-042180 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Notifications: Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. This position is covered by a special rate.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical evaluation is required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.