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Waste Management Program Supervisor

Sacramento County (CA)

Sacramento, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$112,146.48–$136,325.52 Per Year
SKILLS
Aged Care, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Development, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Construction, Contract Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Benefits, English Language, Establish Priorities, Expense Tracking, Facilities Planning, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fee Schedule, Finance, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Plan, Incentive Programs, Leadership, Legal, Meeting Minutes, Mentoring, Metrics, Military, Needs Assessment, Organizational Development/Management, Payroll Tax, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Procurement Management, Program Planning, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Quality Assurance Methodology, Recycling, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Research Skills, Staff Policies, State Laws and Regulations, Statistics, Substance Abuse, Team Building, Team Player, Technical Writing, Testing, Time Management, Urban Planning, Volunteer Experience, Waste Disposal, Waste Management, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection
LOCATION
Sacramento, CA
POSTED
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Salary : $112,146.48 - $136,325.52 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 29653-B
Department: Waste Management & Recycling
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
5/22/2026, 6/5/2026 (final)
Under direction, the Waste Management ProgramSupervisor supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for complex professional planning work related to solid waste management, source reduction, recycling, composting, transformation, public awareness and education, and data collection and analysis related to transfer and landfill operations; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the most technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge Of
  • Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
  • Team dynamics and team building
  • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations relating to planning and permitting solid waste and recycling facilities
  • Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
  • Principles and practices of planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness
  • Local environmental, political, and planning issues related to solid waste disposal and recycling
  • Current trends and statistics affecting solid waste and recycling facility and program planning
  • Municipal, commercial, and industrial recycling programs
  • Materials, equipment and methods used in solid waste and recycling operations
  • Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
  • English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability To
  • Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
  • Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
  • Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
  • Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
  • Monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents
  • Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
  • Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
  • Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
  • Collect and compile a variety of data and information
  • Collect, analyze, interpret, and evaluate data relating to planning for solid waste and recycling facilities program development
  • Prepare logical, comprehensive, and concise written and technical reports and correspondence including complex planning elements and plans
  • Represent the County in dealings with other agencies and the public
  • Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university.

AND

Two years of full-time paid experience, at a lead level or higher, planning, developing, or implementing solid waste or recycling programs.
Note: Additional full-time paid experience developing, planning, or implementing solid waste and/or recycling/resource recovery programs may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. (2080 hours is equal to 30 units)
Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
General Qualifications
Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbents to:
  • Work non-routine hours, including attending meetings and participating in community and public relations events at night, on the weekends, and on holidays.
  • Work in all neighborhoods within Sacramento County, including potentially dangerous or high crime areas.
  • Work outdoor in all types of weather conditions.
  • Be exposed to hazardous or dangerous environmental conditions including loose animals, insects, and traffic.
Probationary PeriodThe probationary period for this classification istwelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net
  • Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
  • Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
  • Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
  • Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
  • A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
  • Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
  • The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
  • Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
  • If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
  • Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
  • If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
  • For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
  • If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs:
www.saccountyjobs.net
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
  • Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
  • Marriage or Family Relationships
  • Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse


WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
  • DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
    Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
  • MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
    The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.
APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):
OTHER INFORMATION

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.
DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.

FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.
01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.
In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
  • I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

The Minimum Qualifications for the Waste Management Program Supervisor class are as follows:

A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university
AND
Two years of full-time paid experience, at a lead level or higher, planning, developing, or implementing solid waste or recycling programs.

Note: Additional full-time paid experience developing, planning, or implementing solid waste and/or recycling/resource recovery programs may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. (2080 hours is equal to 30 units)

Select the one box that best describes how you meet the Minimum Qualifications stated on the job announcement.
  • I meet the Minimum Qualifications with the required education and experience.
  • I meet the Minimum Qualifications utilizing the experience substitution.
  • I do not meet the Minimum Qualifications for this position.

03

Select the one box that best describes your highest level of completed education from an accredited college or university.
  • None.
  • Less than 30 semester (45 quarter) units from an accredited college or university.
  • 30 but less than 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university.
  • 60 semester (90 quarter) units or more from an accredited college or university.
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
  • Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

04

Select all the boxes that best describe the types of programs and services you have experience planning, developing, or implementing.
  • None.
  • Solid Waste Collection, Disposal, and/or Recycling Operations.
  • Regulatory Compliance.
  • Outreach and Education.
  • Construction and Demolition Materials Recovery.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Operations.
  • Contract Procurement and/or Management.
  • Solid Waste Facility Permitting and/or Regional Planning.

05

Select all the boxes that best describe the areas in which you have experience collecting, analyzing, interpreting, evaluating, and reporting data.
  • None.
  • Regulatory Compliance.
  • Solid Waste Operational Metrics.
  • Revenue/Expenses.
  • Field Inspections.
  • Other solid waste industry area.

06

Select all the boxes that best describe the duties and tasks which you have experience performing on a regular basis within the field of solid waste management and recycling.
  • None.
  • Identifying opportunities for improving programs and procedures.
  • Identifying resource needs.
  • Conducting research related to policies, procedures, existing or proposed legislative laws, and/or regulations.
  • Gathering and compiling information on operations and activities for reporting purposes.
  • Analyzing and evaluating comprehensive data necessary to meet planning objectives.
  • Overseeing and reviewing the development of plans, programs, and projects to assist in meeting requirements mandated by state and federal laws.
  • Assigning and overseeing the planning of special projects.
  • Participating in the preparation of the annual budget, including submitting budget recommendations.
  • Monitoring expenditures.
  • Participating in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
  • Implementing program policies and procedures.

07

Select all the boxes that best describe the types of documents and/or written correspondence you have experience developing or composing.
  • None.
  • Intra-department communication (e.g. memos, meeting minutes, etc.).
  • Informational documents (e.g. pamphlets, fact sheets, marketing materials etc.).
  • Written and/or statistical reports and correspondence.
  • Grant applications.
  • Procurement Documents (e.g. Requests for proposal (RFPs), Requests for Bids (RFBs)).
  • Promotional presentations for private or public agencies.
  • Correspondence to regulatory agencies.
  • Other contracts or legal documents.

08

Select the one box that best describes your highest level of experience in the preparation of solid waste management planning documents, technical reports, and staff reports. If you have no applicable experience, please select "None."
  • None.
  • Assisting in the preparation and writing of planning documents, technical reports, and staff reports related to solid waste management.
  • Having direct responsibility for the preparation and writing of planning documents, technical reports, and staff reports related to solid waste management.
  • Overseeing the preparation and writing of planning documents, technical reports, and staff reports related to solid waste management in a lead role.

09

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience interacting with the public, special groups, and/or governmental bodies within the field of solid waste management and recycling.
  • None.
  • Presenting before internal groups.
  • Providing direct assistance and information to the public, special groups, and/or governmental bodies.
  • Presenting before potentially adversarial groups.
  • Presenting

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