Electrician Leader

Veterans Health Administration • Providence, RI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician Leader position is within Facilities Management Services at the VA Providence Healthcare System in Providence, Rhode Island. This is a permanent, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The incumbent is a working leader who leads three Electrician, WG-2805-10 employees and may also lead Compensated Work Therapy Program participants, Vocational Rehabilitation Program participants, and temporary or term employees.

The incumbent performs complex electrical installation, modification, troubleshooting, and repair work in hospital and building environments. The role includes applying electrical codes and theory, reviewing project documentation, and using shop tools and test equipment. The position is covered by a LIUNA bargaining unit and a special rate. The work schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; compressed or flexible scheduling is not authorized.

Work takes place inside and outside, including dusty, dirty, confined, and noisy locations, in varied weather and extreme ambient temperatures. Duties involve substantial movement around the hospital and may require working on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and in hard-to-reach areas. A pre-employment physical evaluation is required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must be subject to a background/security investigation.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel employee.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Qualifications must be supported by detailed resume descriptions of relevant duties and responsibilities.
• Must meet the position's screen-out element and applicable job elements, including electric drawings, electrical equipment, technical practices, electrical/electronic technical practices, and use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, lifting, working at heights, and crawling through restrictive areas.
• Must occasionally lift equipment or materials weighing 50 pounds or more using proper equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead three permanent Electrician, WG-2805-10 employees and, as assigned, program participants and temporary or term employees.
• Interpret and apply the National Electrical Code, local codes, and organizational construction standards to ensure compliant installations and modifications.
• Plan, lay out, install, and modify complex electrical systems, including raceways, conduits, cable trays, emergency generators, associated equipment, and fuel tanks.
• Apply electrical theory and trade formulas to design and troubleshooting work.
• Troubleshoot and repair complete electrical systems and components, diagnose faults, and restore service.
• Review project plans and contractor submittals and provide technical input to verify alignment with drawings and specifications.
• Remove and replace fixtures and controls; install or modify outlets, relays, switches, and lighting; and test circuits after repairs or installations.
• Work with single- and multi-phase AC systems, distribution panels, and power, regulating, and control circuits used in industrial and building environments.
• Operate shop tools and test equipment, report defective tools or equipment for corrective action, and help minimize repairs and downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual for qualifying prior work or military service, subject to request and approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed