Enterprise GIS Program Manager (Progam Manager II) - Denver

Enterprise GIS Program Manager (Progam Manager II) - DenverPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4645191) ApplyEnterprise GIS Program Manager (Progam Manager II) - DenverSalary$94,008.00 - $122,196.00 AnnuallyLocation Denver Metro, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberHAA 50138130 -09/24DepartmentDepartment of TransportationOpening Date09/24/2024Closing Date10/8/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionType of AnnouncementThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Primary Physical Work Address2829 W. Howard Place Denver, CO 80204FLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact InformationLynn Livingston LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us 303-757-9110How To ApplyPlease submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department InformationThis position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package!

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CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

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Description of JobAbout the Work UnitThis position works in the Information Management Branch, GIS Section of the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Division of Transportation Development' (DTD). The Section cooperates with partners to obtain geographic data describing Colorado’s transportation system (e.g., roadway centerline, road lanes, right of way, transit routes, bicycle lanes and paths, etc.), and data describing transportation system assets (e.g., culverts, bridges, fences, guardrails, signs, signals, etc.). The Section cooperates with partners to manage this data, developing and operating geospatial systems to store and visualize the data and provide the data to other partners/customers in the required form, including data required by state and federal statute. The Section takes direction from executive management and cooperates with partners and CDOT business units to develop, implement and support agency-wide geospatial data management and integration systems; to implement mapping, visualization, and analytical projects and initiatives; to develop and implement data governance systems and strategies to support those data management and integration systems; and to optimize data quality, efficiency, and interoperability. The Section develops online, interactive mapping applications and dashboards that serve critical functions across several CDOT business areas using robust GIS platforms and a complex backend GIS system architecture. The Section provides technical expertise and leadership across the agency in forwarding these objectives.About the PositionThe Enterprise GIS Program Manager works closely with GIS leadership, the Information Management Branch (IMB) IT Specialist, the CDOT Office of Data Management (ODM), the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) and consultants to administer, maintain, and govern CDOT’s online GIS platforms including ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise (GeoHub) and associated back-end architecture and supporting software. The position provides leadership regarding acceptable use and provides hands-on support and guidance to application developers and to the over one thousand users of these platforms across CDOT. The Administrator develops strategies for execution of improvements to these environments over time. This position maintains and administers real-time data connections and translations between ODM and GIS data platforms to ensure that critical agency GIS applications are updated in real-time. The Administrator also provides leadership at the agency and state level on geospatial platform and data governance and administration and participates in statewide initiatives regarding these functions.Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide leadership in GIS system governance by working with GIS Section management, ODM, and OIT to develop, implement, and enforce governance across several areas including map and application creation standards (consistent look and feel, reusability standards, deployment best practices, sharing requirements/restrictions, documentation, etc.), branding guidelines, and accessibility standards.

Institute ongoing governance of online content including maintaining authoritative and trusted content and establishing content lifecycles.

Monitor usage and establish guidelines for self-service mapping and application development.

Conduct regular content and user audits using appropriate software and other tools.

Establish and adhere to security protocols in line with OIT policy and industry standards.

Communicate with, and train GIS users within the organization and, to some extent, in other state agencies on geospatial governance guidelines and procedures and security policies.

Develop and share documentation, provide presentations, and participate in GIS system governance forums held by OIT-GIS and other state agencies.

Provide leadership in the administration and management of CDOT’s two, three-tiered ArcGIS Enterprise deployments and CDOT’s ArcGIS Online Organization.

Complete daily GIS system administration tasks that include making content discoverable through the effective use of tags, metadata, and logical groups and managing and administering user roles and groups.

Utilize Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) tools and scripting to automate GIS system administration tasks as appropriate.

Develop real-time reports to quickly spot and correct usage that does not align with established governance standards.

Troubleshoot GIS system issues and outages with the IMB IT Specialist, OIT, and work unit consultants.

Working with the IMB IT Specialist, OIT, and consultants, provide leadership and organizational guidance in the monitoring and management of online system architecture for certificate renewals, server and database performance, server configuration, port and firewall management and database access and connections.

Provide leadership and guidance to the CDOT enterprise GIS developer community and lead regular GIS Systems Administration meetings.

Assist with responding to enterprise GIS helpdesk requests and provide advanced technical user support as necessary.

Assess GIS system architecture from a functional and cost-effective standpoint and make recommendations for improvements over time.

Collect pertinent information regarding the current business environment and workflows, system architecture, IT infrastructure, non-functional requirements, current migration plans, and other pertinent information to provide branch and ODM leadership with guidance on migrating to effective system architecture solutions.

Lead and execute strategic GIS architecture planning efforts working with GIS Section and other branch leadership on architecture optimization through cloud deployments, migrations, and server right-sizing.

Implement disaster recovery protocols and assesses deployment methods.

Develop and maintain system architecture documentation and diagrams.

Assist GIS developers across CDOT with advanced application and database development tasks.

Develop or review application test plans.

Assist with ongoing ODM initiatives to translate data between Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) platforms, ODM real-time data and analytics platforms, and CDOT GIS data and platforms.

Provide organization-wide leadership on appropriate use of GIS systems and data.

Advocate for governance and administration policies at the agency and state level.

Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Daytime hours Monday - Friday however, we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.

This position will mainly work in the office.

Attends occasional conferences in Colorado and other states.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum QualificationsExperience Only:Nine (9) years of experience which included:

Four (4) years of experience in GIS, geospatial science, geography, computer science or a closely related field.

AND five (5) years of GIS experience which included one or more of the following:

administering, managing or maintaining GIS Systems or online GIS platforms

developing, implementing or enforcing GIS standards such as map or application standards, accessibility standards.

GIS application development

Must have at least five years of experience using Esri ArcGIS software.

Must have least two years of experience as a project or program manager. (see definition below)

Program or project management includes most of the following:Managing projects or programs, including determining program /project elements, priorities, strategies, plans and goals, type and timing of milestones and deliverables, monitoring project/program performance, allocating resources such as (staff, consultants, time, budget, etc.), resolving issues and making changes where necessary.OR Education and ExperienceA combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least nine years.

Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in GIS, geospatial science, computer science, geography, computer science or a closely related field.

Experience which included using Esri ArcGIS software, providing program or project management (see definition below)AND GIS experience which included one or more of the following will be considered:

administering, managing or maintaining GIS Systems or online GIS platforms

developing, implementing or enforcing GIS standards such as map or application standards, accessibility standards.

GIS application development

Program or project management includes most of the following:Managing projects or programs, including determining program /project elements, priorities, strategies, plans and goals, type and timing of milestones and deliverables, monitoring project/program performance, allocating resources such as (staff, consultants, time, budget, etc.), resolving issues and making changes where necessary.Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degree(s) conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.Conditions of Employment

Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;

Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;

Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theories, principles, and best practices of relational databases and GIS systems;

Extensive experience using ESRI software including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and extensions;

Experience in business analysis, including participating with others to provide systems and solutions for business problems;

Certified GIS Professional (GISP);

Experience with configuring and analyzing hardware and software configurations to support a highly-available system that supports web mapping tools;

Experience in developing and applying data and systems governance;

Strong, effective listening, interpersonal and relationship building skills;

Experience in developing program marketing materials;

Ability to effectively communicate with a broad, diverse audience and incentivize following policies and procedures;

Possess analytic thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills;

Leadership skills and experience;

Experience training others and providing technical user support;

Experience managing large projects; and utilization of large volumes of information;

Ability to identify and analyze critical, complex, or sensitive problems, develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions;

Experience with strategic planning;

Ability to work with executive management, professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;

Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills;

Skill in negotiating to find mutually acceptable solutions and modifications; building consensus through give and take;

Strong time and project management skills;

Flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances;

Working effectively in both independent and team situations;

Knowledge of transportation data and transportation-related technology such as linear referencing systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), big data, real-time data;Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Applications and SAP and ability to quickly learn new software.

Supplemental InformationApplicant Checklist Complete Applications must include the following documents:

A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)

A cover letterthat describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.

A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.

If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing your name, the name of the school, alll coursework and degree(s) conferred or your official NACES credential evaluation report.Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

Notifications:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email . Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

The Hiring Process:

All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.”

Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com . Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439.

The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpastate.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions. ADAAA Accommodations CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us call 303-757-9110 . Former State Employees Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application. LL(SAP # 50138130/PCR #58121) The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01 If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A". 02 If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, completed coursework/credit hours, and if applicable that the degree was awarded and the type and name of the degree. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

No, I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications.

Yes, I am using education to meet part or all of the minimum qualifications and have attached my transcript(s) or official credential evaluation report.

I have requested my transcripts or NACES official credential evaluation report from my college/university and will email them to LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.

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Please describe your GIS experience which included one or more of the following: administering, managing or maintaining GIS Systems or online GIS platforms developing, implementing or enforcing GIS standards such as map or application standards, accessibility standards. GIS application development Include the names of employer(s) where you peformed these responsibilities and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr) Please do not write, "See Resume"

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Please describe your experience using Esri ArcGIS software. Include the where you used this software and the amount of experience (months or years) that you have using this software. Please do not write, "See Resume"

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Please describe your program or project management experience. (see definition in the announcement). Include the names of employer(s) where you performed these responsibilities and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr) Please do not write, "See Resume"

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Please describe your experience providing administrative and governance support for GIS-based systems including managing and monitoring servers and data services, evaluating and improving system architecture, and using software or other tools to assess and apply governance policy. Include the names of employer(s) where you performed these responsibilities and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr) Please do not write, "See Resume"

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A cover letter and resume are required for your application to be complete. Documents must be uploaded as attachments to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Did you attach these items to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

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If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your DD214 as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now. (KF)

Yes

No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference.

N/A - I am not a veteran

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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Autism Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or hard of hearing Depression or anxiety Diabetes Epilepsy Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual disability Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression

Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability

No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability

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