Electrician Leader
About the role
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To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2026.
01EXPERIENCE
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.
The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Electric Drawings Electrical Equipment Technical Practices Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Effort: The duties require considerable movement around the hospital and involve bending, lifting, working from vladders and scaffolding and platforms, both in the outside buildings, and crawling through restrictive areas.
The incumbent must occasionally lift equipment or materials weighing fifty pounds or more with proper equipment. Assignments may require standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
02Working Conditions
Incumbent performs work inside and outside in dusty, dirty locations at extreme ambient temperatures, in inclement and fair weathers, in confined spaces and noisy environments. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts, abrasions and bruises. Incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and hard-to-reach places.
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.
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This job's listed pay is 6% above the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
Official routes: USCIS
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