Electrician Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Providence (RI)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Providence, RI is seeking a permanent Electrician Leader to supervise a 3-Electrician team and oversee complex electrical systems in an industrial/building environment.

The role requires interpreting NEC and local codes, planning layouts, and ensuring high safety and reliability in installations. The position is full-time with a Sunday-Thursday schedule (7:00am–3:30pm) at the VA Providence Healthcare System.

Qualifications

Interpret and apply NEC, local codes, and organizational standards to ensure compliant installations.
Plan and lay out complex electrical systems with accurate calculations.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems to restore service.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of electricians (3 workers) and coordinate with other participants.
Interpret/apply electrical theory to design and troubleshoot tasks.
Review project plans and provide input to ensure alignment with drawings.
Operate shop tools and test equipment to minimize repairs and downtime.
Replace fixtures, outlets, relays, and switches; test circuits after installation.

Skills

Electrical leadership

NEC knowledge

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Industrial electrical systems

Team coordination

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $41.45 – $48.36/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.