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.
Samantha.Roberts4@va.gov · 612-978-6318
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $41.45 – $48.36/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-26 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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