Tuesday, September 19, 2023 to Monday, December 11, 2023
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Veterans 30% Disabled Authority: Do you meet the following eligibility?
I am a veteran who separated or from active duty under honorable conditions and have been rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Appointment of Certain Military Family Members: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
I am the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces.
I am the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent, or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.
Supporting Documentation showing proof of eligibility:
• verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage) and verification of the spouse's military service;
• verification of the member's 100 percent disability; and/or
• verification of the member's death while on active duty.
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Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Current or Former Federal Employee: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
I am a current Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
I am a former Federal employee who held a permanent career appointment in the competitive service AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
I am a former Federal employee who obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. If you were career-conditional and resigned, you will need to submit your resignation SF-50. You may need to submit more than one SF-50. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must also reflect:
career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
I am a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and I meet one of the following criteria:
I have served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility).
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Are you a former Public Land Corps (PLC) Member who served as a qualified youth, ages 16 to 30 years, on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours on Federal public lands within the last two (2) years?
To verify your eligibility, you must provide: a copy of your "Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring" along with a copy of your "PLC Participant Verification Work Hours Sheet."
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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and for reasons other than misconduct or performance
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. You must submit documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or memorandum of record where the supervisor documented an acceptable performance level, or reference by supervisors, etc.). All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Non-Competitive Current Federal Employees: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced
I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at a higher grade level than the full performance of the position being announced
I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service serving in a position with a full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced
I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have previously held a permanent position with a full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Non-Competitive Former Federal Employees: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
I am a former Federal civilian employee that served on a permanent career competitive appointment AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
I have obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities - Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
I am a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management.
I am a current employee of a Federal Agency that is covered by a miscellaneous appointing authority not regulated by Office of Personnel Management.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Schedule A Appointments: Do you meet the following eligibility?
I have a severe physical, psychiatric or intellectual disability that qualifies for a Schedule A Appointment.
If eligible, you must submit documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A. Documentation must meet the following criteria:
Documentation must be obtained from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
Documentation must verify that the individual is indeed a person with a severe physical, psychiatric or intellectual disability.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.
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Preferences
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I have a satisfactory or better rating on my last performance appraisal. I will provide a copy of my performance appraisal.
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I have received incentives/awards during the last five years and have listed them on my resume or will upload as a separate document.
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My resume contains the beginning and ending dates (month/year to month/year), hours per week, and grade level (if federal service) for each period of work experience/employment. I understand failure to adequately include this information may affect my qualification determination for this announcement.
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Assessment 1
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Minimum qualifications for Deputy State Director for Fire and Aviation, GS-401-15
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From the statements below, please select the one statement that best matches your education.
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From the description below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for the Deputy State Director - Fire and Aviation, GS-15.
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IFPM Requirements
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I have held or currently hold the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualification Task Force Leader (TFLD) or higher. I will provide a copy of my Incident Qualifications and Currency System (IQCS) master record or equivalent documentation as instructed in the vacancy announcement.
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I have held or currently hold ONE of the following NWCG qualifications or higher: Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3), Prescribed Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2), or Type 2 Command and General Staff Position. I will provide a copy of my IQCS master record or equivalent documentation as instructed in the vacancy announcement.
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I have completed any ONE of the following NWCG courses: M-581 "Fire Program Management" or M-582, Fire Program Management, Leading Complex Programs. Previous completion of Local Fire Management Leadership (LFML) or M-581, Fire Program Management or National Fire Management Leadership (NFML) meet the additional required training requirement for this position. I will provide a copy of my IQCS master record or equivalent documentation as instructed in the vacancy announcement.
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Selective placement factor is a requirement for the position.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I have a minimum of 90 days of wildland firefighting experience. Wildland firefighting experience is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. Wildland firefighting experience is gained through work on the fire line in containment, control, suppression, or use of wildland fire. Wildland fires are categorized into two distinct types: Wildfires and Prescribed Fires. Wildfires are unplanned ignitions or prescribed fires that are declared wildfires. Prescribed Fires are planned ignitions. This description includes only fireline experience on a Prescribed Fire; it does not include experience in the planning stages. Prescribed fire experience must be supplemented by fire suppression experience in order to be creditable as previous wildland firefighting experience. The 90 days is identified on my resume.
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Fire Management - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of fire management, including the characteristics, behavior, and ecology of fire; methodologies, strategies, and equipment used in prescribed fires; fire detection, prevention, and suppression strategies; and integration of fire with natural resource management.
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Identify all the following aviation program management actions you have performed as part of your job:
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Identify all the following fire management operations you perform as part of your job:
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Indicate the statement that best describes your skill in fire management planning.
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10.
Select all the areas in Fuels Management that you consider yourself to be an expert.
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Select all the statements that best describe your experience integrating fire and fuels management information with other natural resource management programs.
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Select all the statements which show your experience with fire program management.
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Select the following statement that best describes the highest level of supervisory/managerial experience you have:
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Strategic Thinking - Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Formulate long-term goals for an organization that are consistent with key organizational priorities and values and develop a shared vision of a desirable future state.
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Set priorities and establish strategies for implementing a vision which affects nationwide program(s)/project(s) within an agency at the key management level.
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Identify the organization's key issues and develop strategies to build strengths and lead organizational change by adapting to present economic, political, social, or technological factors.
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Develop ideas, programs, etc. that have an impact on a wide range of activities within the organization.
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Identify opportunities to develop services within or outside the organization taking risks to pursue a benefit, advantage, or savings for the organization.
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Identify all the following program management operations you perform as part of your job.
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Human Capital Management - Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.
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Identify all the following program management operations you perform as part of your job:
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Select the one answer that best describes your experience in using Annual Work Plans or a similar budgetary process to perform workload and performance planning.
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Select all the statements that best describe your experience in providing program leadership, management, and coordination:
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Assess the needs and develop promotion potential opportunities for subordinate staffs; motivate employees by sharing credit for successful accomplishments (e.g. giving them opportunities to present their work); and recognize employees through effective use of the organization's performance management and awards systems.
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Identify all the following supervision and management operations you perform as part of your job.
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Leadership - Inspires, motivates and guides others toward goal accomplishment; coaches, mentors, and challenges subordinates; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations; models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Monitor and evaluate progress to ensure that program and policies are being implemented and adjusted as necessary to accomplish the organization's mission.
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Achieve voluntary commitment to shared values and goals and adapt leadership style to different work situations.
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Select all the statements below that best describe your ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
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Select the statement that best describes your experience in establishing work priorities for team members.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Select the statement that best describes your skill in providing leadership, supervision and management to a staff that is demographically diverse. This involves the ability to develop and implement strategies that foster diversity and inclusion, maximize employee potential, and maintain high ethical standards.
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Indicate the statement that best describe your skill in supervision and providing leadership.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Participate alongside subordinate supervisors in the resolution of highly complex problems to meet program goals.
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Select all the statements below that best describe your ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
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Select the statements that describe your level of experience as they pertain to interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work.
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Influencing/Negotiating - Persuades others; develops networks and coalitions; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions; builds consensus through give and take.
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Select the one statement that best describes your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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Select all the statements that best reflects your highest level of proficiency in analyzing policy, procedures, or findings, and providing advice and making recommendations based on such.
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Select all the statements below that best describe your level of experience as they pertain to interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work.
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Select the statement that best describes your experience using written and oral communications to convey technical information and messages.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Use persuasion to change the decision, opinions, attitudes, and behaviors of staff, higher-level management, congressional staff, internal and external customers, and stakeholders including local unions.
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Bring opposing groups or individuals together to reconcile differences and accomplish organizational goals that affect a wide range of office activities, or the general public.
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Collaborate with key individuals (e.g. higher-level managers, congressional staff, union officials, etc.) to implement a new controversial program or initiative; represent the organization and its policies as chair of intra- or inter- office committees to build consensus.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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This position is faced with emergency situations at all hours and must respond quickly. It may require long shifts or multi-day assignments under primitive living conditions during emergencies. It may be away for extended fire assignments under very stressful conditions. Are you willing to accept these conditions?
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This position is a drug tested position. Are you willing to undergo a preemployment urinalysis drug test and be subject to random testing?
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Do you possess, or are you able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a current valid state (any state) driver's license?
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I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
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The official worksite for this position is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. I understand that this position is not considered "remote work" and I will be expected to report to the duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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