[blindlaw] General Attorney, Dept of Veterans Affairs, GS-905-11, Expires May 23, 2012
Nightingale, Noel
Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov
Tue May 15 15:32:00 UTC 2012
"The Office of Regional Counsel is seeking a general attorney at the GS-11 grade level to work with the most difficult and complex cases in selected subject areas. Promotion potential of this position is GS-14. "
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Job Title:General Attorney
Department:Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:VS-12-661341-AP
SALARY RANGE:
$61,255.00 to $79,628.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012 to Wednesday, May 23, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0905-11
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
14
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy(s) - Seattle, WA United StatesView<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800> Map
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This position is excepted from the competitive service.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800>
The Office of Regional Counsel is seeking a general attorney at the GS-11 grade level to work with the most difficult and complex cases in selected subject areas. Promotion potential of this position is GS-14. <http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800>
KEY REQUIREMENTS<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800>
· U.S. Citizenship Required<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800>
· Good standing membership of the WA State Bar<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800>
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The incumbent serves as the legal advisor to various VA facilities within the geographic jurisdiction of Region 20, with primary responsibility for Washington facilities including the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, the Seattle VA Regional Office, the Spokane VA Medical Center, the Walla Walla VA Medical Center and the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Such advice covers an extremely broad range of legal matters and is given in the form of written opinions or oral consultations concerning issues relating to release of information, medical care cost recovery, real property and loan guaranty, tort claims against VA, police procedures at VA facilities, bioethics, government procurements, contract negotiations and dispute resolution, personnel matters, gifts and donations to VA, escheat, bankruptcy, and leases. Investigates and negotiates resolution of tort claims involving medical malpractice, personal injury and property loss. Represents VA in cases before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Federal Labor Relations Board. Represents the agency in state courts in guardianship matters. This position requires a detailed knowledge of both federal and state law.
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BAR MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Be a member in good standing of the bar of a State or Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Where the duties of the position call for appearance in court, the applicant must be a member in good standing of the bar, or be eligible for admission to the bar, of the State or Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia which they will serve.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
CITIZENSHIP: Be citizen of, or owe allegiance to, the United States.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
Position Sensitivity - This position has a position-sensitivity level of Public Trust-Moderate Risk. Selections made under this announcement are conditioned upon favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) per VA Handbook 0710. An investigation will be conducted after the effective date of the selection. An individual currently holding the appropriate clearance does not require additional investigation. If this position requires a higher level background investigation than what you currently hold, you will be required to complete a new background investigation.
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EDUCATION: Possess a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree from a law school or be awarded such before appointment. NOTE: The education requirements are not applicable to those employees serving in Attorney positions in the VA as of September 1, 1968.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
Requirements of GS 11<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
One year of experience within the following:<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
a. Practice of law.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
b. Other legal experience of a responsible nature in any or a combination of the following: As a law clerk; in legal research; in analysis of statutes; or in examination, investigation, or adjustment of claims arising under law, contract, or governmental order.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
c. In the military, naval, or other Federal service in the disposition of legal problems, as a reviewing officer, as a member of courts or boards, or investigation activities.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
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Graduation in the upper one-third of his/her law class or one of the six alternate options of the Superior Law Student Program:<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
(1) Work or achievement of significance on his/her school's Official Law Review;<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
(2) Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif;<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
(3) Winning a moot court competition or membership on the moot court team which represents the law school in competition with other law schools;<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
(4) Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program as opposed to one-shot, intermittent or casual participation;<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
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(6) Other equivalent evidence of superior achievement. Candidates applying under this option will be required to furnish certification from the registrar of ranking and other attainments in law school; or <http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics required of incumbents of this position. When describing your knowledge, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possess, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. A panel considers the total background of applicants including experience, education, awards, training, and self-development activities to determine the degree to which they possess each rating factor. <http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
The rating factors for this position are:<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
a. Ability to evaluate pertinent facts and evidence in the analysis of legal issues.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
b. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and precedents.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
c. Knowledge of legal research techniques.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
d. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
e. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
f. Legal practice experience, with particular focus on the following areas:<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
1. Federal and/or private sector labor law<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
2. Medical malpractice and/or health law; and<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
3. Federal administrative law.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
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BENEFITS:<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
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You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
Dental and Vision benefits are available to eligible Federal and Postal employees, retirees, and their eligible family members on an enrollee-pay-all basis. More info: <http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp>
Federal employees are entitled to at least 13 days of vacation leave as well as 13 days of sick leave each year. Depending on years of service, employees can earn up to 26 days of vacation leave each year. In addition, Federal employees get 10 days paid holiday each year. More info: http://www.opm.gov/oca/index.htm<http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp>
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: <http://www.opm.gov/oca/index.htm>
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: <http://www.opm.gov/oca/index.htm>
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.opm.gov/retire/pre/fers/index.asp<http://www.opm.gov/oca/index.htm>
With the Thrift Savings Plan, you can self-direct your retirement savings program through multiple investment options. This Plan is very similar to a 401(k) plan. More info: http://www.tsp.gov/<http://www.opm.gov/retire/pre/fers/index.asp>
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: <http://www.tsp.gov/>
Alternative work schedule options are available. More info: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.htm<http://www.tsp.gov/>
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.<http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.htm>
There are many other benefit programs that make the Federal Government a model employer and a top ranking career choice. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc<http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.htm>
OTHER INFORMATION:<http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc>
1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.<http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc>
2. If you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure, or you will not be considered under the merit promotion process. Also, you should submit your most recent performance appraisal.<http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc>
3. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.<http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc>
4. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.<http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc>
5. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement. <http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc>
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below) <http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. <http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 661341. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316333800#TopofPage>
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1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire ,
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:<http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf>
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS <http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf>
· Resume <http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf>
· Transcripts <http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf>
· OF 306 http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf<http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf>
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Submitting Documents<http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf>
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area. <http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf>
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below. <https://applicationmanager.gov/>
Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number 661341<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
· Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application. <http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
· You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
· Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144. <http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed: <http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
Not using the special cover page mentioned above. <http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
· Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number <http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
· Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement. <http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
Your resume, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process, fax, mail or by hand-deliver. Please be sure to include all of the following information in your resume:
Job Information:
-Vacancy Identification Number, title, grade and location for which you are applying.
Personal Information:
- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
- Country of Citizenship.
- If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
Education:
- High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
- Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code.
- Major field(s) of study.
- Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):
- Job title.
- Duties and accomplishments.
- Number of hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
- Salary.
- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year).
- Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
- Job-related certificates and licenses.
- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments. (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
HR Help Desk
Phone: (503)273-5236
Fax: (478)757-3144
Email: PORTLANDJOBS at VA.GOV<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
Agency Information:
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Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. <http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission. <http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
Social Security Number
Vacancy Identification Number
The Vacancy Identification Number is: 661341
1. Title of Job
General Attorney
2. Biographic Data
3. E-Mail Address
4. Work Information
5. Employment Availability
6. Citizenship
Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
8. Other Information
9. Languages
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
10. Lowest Grade
11
11. Miscellaneous Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
12. Special Knowledge
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
13. Test Location
14. Veteran Preference Claim
15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service
16. Availability Date
17. Service Computation Date
18. Other Date Information
19. Job Preference
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
20. Occupational Specialties
001 General Attorney
21. Geographic Availability<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
Select/enter at least one geographic location in which you are interested and will accept employment. The location code for this position is: <http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
531960033 Seattle, WA
22. Transition Assistance Plan
23. Job Related Experience
24. Personal Background Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
25. Occupational/Assessment Questions: <http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
1. I am a member in good standing of the bar of a State or Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Where the duties of the position call for appearance in court, the applicant must be a member in good standing of the bar, or be eligible for admission to the bar, of the State or Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia which they will serve.<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
A. Yes
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A. Yes
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3. I possess a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree from a law school or be awarded such before appointment. NOTE: The education requirements are not applicable to those employees serving in Attorney positions in the VA as of September 1, 1968.<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
A. Yes
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EXPERIENCE: The following options describe exerience required to meet eligibility of GS 11. Please indicate which option best describes your professional experience: a. Practice of law.<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
b. Other legal experience of a responsible nature in any or a combination of the following: As a law clerk; in legal research; in analysis of statutes; or in examination, investigation, or adjustment of claims arising under law, contract, or governmental order.<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
c. In the military, naval, or other Federal service in the disposition of legal problems, as a reviewing officer, as a member of courts or boards, or investigation activities.<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
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a. One year of experience as described above, or <http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
b. Graduation in the upper one-third of his/her law class or one of the six alternate options of the Superior Law Student Program:<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
(1) Work or achievement of significance on his/her school's Official Law Review;<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
(2) Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif;<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
(3) Winning a moot court competition or membership on the moot court team which represents the law school in competition with other law schools;<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
(4) Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program as opposed to one-shot, intermittent or casual participation;<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
(5) Significant summer law-office clerk experience; or<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
(6) Other equivalent evidence of superior achievement. Candidates applying under this option will be required to furnish certification from the registrar of ranking and other attainments in law school; or <http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
A. I posess the experience as outlined for the GS-11: a
B. I posess the experience as outlined for the GS-11: b
C. I do not posess the described experience<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>
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