Administrator II
Apply NowCompany: King County, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary: $45.31 - $54.77 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025NB23688
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Rail
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
* THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO KING COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND GENERAL PUBLIC*
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle's streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33-mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, light rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles, adding seven new stations. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come. Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3-mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5-mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle's downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.
King County Metro Transit's Rail Business and Administration Section has an exciting opportunity for an Administrator II. This position offers a hybrid work environment, and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of individuals and gain leadership experience while backfilling for Administrator IIIs.
King County's Rail Division is growing, expanding and is a terrific place to work! In addition to operating and maintaining a light rail system that will power our region's mobility options for decades to come, we're creating a dynamic culture where everyone is valued and able to thrive. Our strategic priorities include establishing a culture of care, ensuring the safest possible environment for employees and customers, effectively expanding operations and strengthening our partnerships with area mobility agencies like Sound Transit and City of Seattle.
Successful candidates will have experience providing a broad range of administrative services such as personnel, budget, problem solving, program development and administration functions for the Rail Division and its Sections. The Administrator II, working under the supervision of the Administrator IV, will be primarily responsible for managing the annual uniform allotments and balances for Galls uniform accounts for Rail Supervisors and Rail Operators. A key project will be helping support administrative services for the Link East Base facility in Bellevue, WA and Central facility in Seattle, WA.
Ideal candidate will also have skill and experience in building strong, productive working relationships with all types of internal or external customers, and the ability to continuously improve the efficiency and accuracy of business and administrative processes.
Who may apply: This position is open to King County employees and general public.
Position Information: This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Career Service Administrator II within the Rail Division's Business and Administration team. It may be used to create a list for future Career Service vacancies in this classification at Rail that may occur within the next 12 months, or at the discretion of the hiring authority.
About Link Light Rail Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link Light Rail service, which currently spans a 24.5-mile route from Angle Lake to Northgate and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond Technology to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, the Light Rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles, including the addition of 11 new stations. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.
If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact: Neha Bansal, Talent Advisor,
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justiceprinciples is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In these roles, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As an Administrator II, you will:
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for the position:
Desirable qualifications include:
Supplemental Information
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this career service opportunity, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process (or if you have general questions) please contact Neha Bansal,
Required forms and materials:
Detailed application and A letter of interest that addresses: 1. Describes your interest in the Administrator II position and how your experiences and abilities have prepared you to be best fit for the position. 2. Include a brief description of your skills, experience, and knowledge.
Applications that are not complete, or do not include the required materials, may be rejected as incomplete, and not advanced in the process. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application Tips and FAQs at:
Application & Selection Process
Applicants will be screened for clarity, thoroughness, competitiveness, and written communication skills. Applicants will be considered based on their supplemental question answers and their letter of interest. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks and/or internal record reviews.
Work Schedule The work week is 40 hours, Monday through Friday. The position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay if scheduled.
Work Location On-site work is normally performed at the Seattle Central Link Operations and Maintenance Facility (3407 Airport Way S. Seattle, WA 98134) and the Bellevue East Link Operations and Maintenance Facility (1925 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98005).
Classification/Job Code/Grade Administrator II/281304/Grade 56
Union Representation
PROTEC17: Local 17 Professional & Technical and Transit Administrative Support Employees (C4)
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with these positions will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment working in the office and from a home office. Rail employees will have access to shared workspaces at various Sound Transit (King County) facilities. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to the jobsite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Rail employees will be provided with a laptop issued by Sound Transit, with the necessary software to fulfill the requirements of the position. Employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.
We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
#RailJobs #RailCareers
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
A letter of interest (also known as cover letter or letter of intent) is required for this position. Have you attached your letter of interest? If not, you may still go back and attach it.
02
Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program ParticipantANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoffANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
03
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
04
Please briefly describe your knowledge, skill, or experience related to developing and handling vendor contracts, interpreting service agreements and applicable union contract language, and reconciliation processes.
05
Describe your abilities and skills related to using Microsoft Excel, how often you use the program, and the most complex ways you have used Excel in the past
06
Please describe your experience, knowledge, skills, or abilities in relation to using SharePoint
07
Please briefly describe your knowledge, skill, or experience related to managing and handling customer service, communicating in person and through email, as well as maintaining confidentiality and using discretion with sensitive information
08
Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Word?
09
Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Outlook?
10
If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? If you check the "YES" box, the human resources staff person coordinating this recruitment will send you a request asking for additional information. (This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation only).
11
When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE sections of your application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that you have held in at least the last ten years. For each Employer listed, you must indicate your reason for leaving. If you have been terminated from any previous jobs, please state the specific reasons why. Your responses to the Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualifications for this position. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected. I have read the above statement and certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
Required Question
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025NB23688
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Rail
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
* THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO KING COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND GENERAL PUBLIC*
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle's streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33-mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, light rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles, adding seven new stations. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come. Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3-mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5-mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle's downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.
King County Metro Transit's Rail Business and Administration Section has an exciting opportunity for an Administrator II. This position offers a hybrid work environment, and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of individuals and gain leadership experience while backfilling for Administrator IIIs.
King County's Rail Division is growing, expanding and is a terrific place to work! In addition to operating and maintaining a light rail system that will power our region's mobility options for decades to come, we're creating a dynamic culture where everyone is valued and able to thrive. Our strategic priorities include establishing a culture of care, ensuring the safest possible environment for employees and customers, effectively expanding operations and strengthening our partnerships with area mobility agencies like Sound Transit and City of Seattle.
Successful candidates will have experience providing a broad range of administrative services such as personnel, budget, problem solving, program development and administration functions for the Rail Division and its Sections. The Administrator II, working under the supervision of the Administrator IV, will be primarily responsible for managing the annual uniform allotments and balances for Galls uniform accounts for Rail Supervisors and Rail Operators. A key project will be helping support administrative services for the Link East Base facility in Bellevue, WA and Central facility in Seattle, WA.
Ideal candidate will also have skill and experience in building strong, productive working relationships with all types of internal or external customers, and the ability to continuously improve the efficiency and accuracy of business and administrative processes.
Who may apply: This position is open to King County employees and general public.
Position Information: This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Career Service Administrator II within the Rail Division's Business and Administration team. It may be used to create a list for future Career Service vacancies in this classification at Rail that may occur within the next 12 months, or at the discretion of the hiring authority.
About Link Light Rail Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link Light Rail service, which currently spans a 24.5-mile route from Angle Lake to Northgate and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond Technology to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, the Light Rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles, including the addition of 11 new stations. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.
If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact: Neha Bansal, Talent Advisor,
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justiceprinciples is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In these roles, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As an Administrator II, you will:
- Develop, implement and evaluate methods for monitoring existing and new administrative systems to support work activities at the unit, section, division and/or department levels.
- Participate in strategic planning efforts and help develop and/or revise policies and procedures for assigned work unit.
- Maintain organized, accurate, and accessible records and filing systems, including complex records, correspondence, and related documents. Filing systems include digital and physical documents.
- Provide technical expertise to other internal staff on a limited basis.
- Represent the work unit, division or department on internal and external committees or task forces.
- Serve as liaison between the manager and internal and external groups or individuals.
- Maintain and update data materials related to division functions by utilizing MS Office 365 applications and specialized database systems (i.e. Oracle EBS, Peoplesoft, or similar such software).
- Maintain an electronic tracking file system to reconcile uniform invoice receipts, payments and packing slips.
- Review and interpret various labor contracts for requesting annual safety boot and tool allowances for various crafts and management positions.
- Maintain confidentiality while earning trust and respect of co-workers through honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Assist with special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for the position:
- Demonstrated customer service skills, and ability to work and communicate with diverse groups of customers in person, verbally, and written ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Knowledge of account management and data collection principles, practices, procedures, and techniques.
- Ability to develop, prepare, and maintain complex database reports, including charts, graphs, and tables.
- Excellent organizational skills are required to work on a number of projects simultaneously and to complete projects within specified deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail. Proven ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
- A strong background in administrative support and demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve and use good judgement in making independent decisions.
- Skilled in the use of personal computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, MS Teams and Adobe.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Knowledge of Metro Transit policy & procedures.
- Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement principles.
- Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing, time management, and handling competing priorities, and producing quality detailed work within tight timeframes.
- Demonstrated skill in applying project and account management principles and practices.
- Positive, collaborative, flexible disposition; equally adept at working independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Supplemental Information
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this career service opportunity, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process (or if you have general questions) please contact Neha Bansal,
Required forms and materials:
Detailed application and A letter of interest that addresses: 1. Describes your interest in the Administrator II position and how your experiences and abilities have prepared you to be best fit for the position. 2. Include a brief description of your skills, experience, and knowledge.
- Only the first two pages of your letter of interest will be reviewed.
Applications that are not complete, or do not include the required materials, may be rejected as incomplete, and not advanced in the process. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application Tips and FAQs at:
Application & Selection Process
Applicants will be screened for clarity, thoroughness, competitiveness, and written communication skills. Applicants will be considered based on their supplemental question answers and their letter of interest. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks and/or internal record reviews.
Work Schedule The work week is 40 hours, Monday through Friday. The position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay if scheduled.
Work Location On-site work is normally performed at the Seattle Central Link Operations and Maintenance Facility (3407 Airport Way S. Seattle, WA 98134) and the Bellevue East Link Operations and Maintenance Facility (1925 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98005).
Classification/Job Code/Grade Administrator II/281304/Grade 56
Union Representation
PROTEC17: Local 17 Professional & Technical and Transit Administrative Support Employees (C4)
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with these positions will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment working in the office and from a home office. Rail employees will have access to shared workspaces at various Sound Transit (King County) facilities. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to the jobsite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Rail employees will be provided with a laptop issued by Sound Transit, with the necessary software to fulfill the requirements of the position. Employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.
We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
#RailJobs #RailCareers
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
A letter of interest (also known as cover letter or letter of intent) is required for this position. Have you attached your letter of interest? If not, you may still go back and attach it.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program ParticipantANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoffANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one
- No
03
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
04
Please briefly describe your knowledge, skill, or experience related to developing and handling vendor contracts, interpreting service agreements and applicable union contract language, and reconciliation processes.
05
Describe your abilities and skills related to using Microsoft Excel, how often you use the program, and the most complex ways you have used Excel in the past
06
Please describe your experience, knowledge, skills, or abilities in relation to using SharePoint
07
Please briefly describe your knowledge, skill, or experience related to managing and handling customer service, communicating in person and through email, as well as maintaining confidentiality and using discretion with sensitive information
08
Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Word?
- None, but willing to learn
- Very Limited. I have completed training, but have not used it much
- Beginner, i am able to create, open, save and print documents, cut, copy, paste and delete text, format text, set paper size and orientation
- Intermediate. In addition to the beginner level, iam also able to cretae page breaks, adjust line spacing, insert page numbers, use auto text, create and edit templates, insert headers and footers, insert and edit tables, use search and replace.
- Advanced, in addition to the beginner and Intermediate level skills, i am also able to set up data sources for mail merge, create macros, use track and review, protect documents, convert tables to text, create hyperlinks, create columns.
09
Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Outlook?
- None, but willing to learn
- Very Limited. I have completed training, but have not used it much
- Beginner, i am able to send, forward and delete emails; set up and use contacts, schedule appointments; view calendars, sort emails, use the task function
- Intermediate. In addition to the beginner level skills, I am also able to create & invite others to appointments, make recurring meetings, add delegates, reserve conference rooms, assign tasks, modify task columns, flag emails
- Advanced, in addition to the beginner and Intermediate level skills, i am also able to use Journal, notes, customize utlook, use the find feature, use the autopick meeting function, use the autodialer function.
10
If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? If you check the "YES" box, the human resources staff person coordinating this recruitment will send you a request asking for additional information. (This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation only).
- Yes
- No
11
When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE sections of your application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that you have held in at least the last ten years. For each Employer listed, you must indicate your reason for leaving. If you have been terminated from any previous jobs, please state the specific reasons why. Your responses to the Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualifications for this position. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected. I have read the above statement and certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
- Yes
- No
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