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Department of the Interior
National Park Service
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The Pacific West Region is recruiting for summer seasonal Maintenance Worker (Seasonal), WG-4749-7/8 positions intended to assist permanent staff with Maintenance field work.
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Summary
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for summer seasonal Maintenance Worker (Seasonal), WG-4749-7/8 positions intended to assist permanent staff with Maintenance field work.
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Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 500 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Kings Canyon National Park, CA
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Manzanita Lake, CA
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Mineral, CA
Sequoia National Park, CA
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown, CA
Yosemite National Park, CA
Haleakala National Park
Kula, HI
Great Basin National Park
Baker, NV
Oregon Caves National Monument
Cave Junction, OR
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Kimberly, OR
Zion National Park
Saint George, UT
Olympic National Park
Amanda Park, WA
Olympic National Park
Clallam Bay, WA
Olympic National Park
Clearwater, WA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Coulee Dam, WA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Davenport, WA
Olympic National Park
Forks, WA
Olympic National Park
Hoodsport, WA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Kettle Falls, WA
Mount Rainier National Park
Longmire, WA
North Cascades National Park
Marblemount, WA
Mount Rainier National Park
Packwood, WA
Olympic National Park
Port Angeles, WA
North Cascades National Park
Stehekin, WA
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Walla Walla, WA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Wilbur, WA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $23.89 - $39.41 per hour
Salary does not include locality pay. For specific wage information, reference the OPM Salaries and Wages link in the Additional Information section.
Pay scale & grade
WG 7 - 8
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Work schedule dependent on location. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Temporary - Not to Exceed 1039 Hours
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number CAHQ-27-13085018-DE-BLA Control number 889021300
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to U.S. Citizens or Nationals; and Career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL). This announcement is for Pacific West Region. Please refer to the "Location" section to see which National Parks are included on this announcement.
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WG-7 Duties: Perform carpentry repairs to buildings and quarters such as constructs, installs, repairs and replaces items such as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets; replaces defective siding, steps, windowsills and thresholds; replaces glass panes and damaged portions of concrete or wooden walks and/or steps. Applies premixed paints or stains; paints garbage cans, racks, and picnic tables and sign posts; performs plumbing tasks such as replacing hose bibs, valves, nipples, unions and elbows, fixtures. toilets, flush valves, faucets, and various types of pipe and copper lines. Cuts and thread pipes and winterizes water systems. Other duties include repairing roofs, performing electrical repairs, and performing masonry work and repairs.
WG-8 Duties: perform the full range of sub-journeyman maintenance worker tasks including carpentry tasks (replace damaged pieces of framework or flooring, build shelves and storage cabinets, select lumber and measure needed materials from stock, etc.); roofing tasks (repair leaks in shingled roofs, tear off and replace asphalt composition and cedar shingles, install underlayment, cut and install sheathing, cut and replace rafters, install pre-made flashing); plumbing tasks (replace various valves, unions, elbows, fixtures, toilets, faucets and various types of pipe and copper lines, cut and thread pipes, winterize water systems, etc.); painting (prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, buffing and cleaning); electrical (troubleshoot and repair single to three phase electricity add a phase coverts with transforms, rectifiers, capacitors, relays, contacts, starts, etc. , installs thin wall, rigid, flex, below-ground and surface mounted conduits). Heating Equipment maintenance (installs, troubleshoots, and repair and maintains heating units). Utilize all hand and power tools within these skill areas and work with a high degree of independence. Use a computer, maintain records, and perform simple arithmetic calculations. May operate cars and trucks and other equipment such as a Bobcat loader with attachments and dump trucks.
North Cascade National Park: Operate small craft up to and including diesel engine (approximately 300 horsepower, 26 feet in length) boats on park lake environments in order to transport people and materials and perform maintenance/custodial work at lake campgrounds, comfort stations and other sites. DOI MOCC Certification Required, but can be obtained on the job.
Physical Demands: Work requires frequent bending, stooping, walking over rough and uneven terrain, standing, working in cramped positions and climbing. Work requires lifting and moving heavy items up to 60 pounds.
Working Conditions: The incumbent will be working outdoors in extreme temperatures varying from +100 to near 10 F, and at elevations ranging from 1000 feet to 7,000 feet. Work may be in heavy rain, falling snow, and frigid conditions. Incumbent is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, fumes, oils, solvents and cold and dampness.
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Conditions of employment
Some locations require Blaster-in-training credentials. Additional details are provided in the announcement questionnaire.
Some locations require course completion in A-100 Basic Aviation Safety and A-219 Helicopter Transport of External Cargo. Additional details are provided in the announcement questionnaire.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Please be sure to state this in your resume.
Additional Areas of Consideration
All applicants will be evaluated against the qualifications listed above for the Maintenance Worker position. The following areas of consideration have additional experience requirements. In the Announcement Questionnaire, you will have the opportunity to select one or more areas for which you wish to be considered. Your resume must clearly document the required experience to receive consideration.
Backcountry Travel
To be considered for this area of consideration your resume must clearly describe extended backcountry travel or work experience. including the terrain, duration of trips or assignments, and activities performed.
Skiing
To be considered for this area of consideration your resume must clearly describe this experience, including the type of skiing and terrain.
Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. It is available for review on OPM''s web site at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118C/index.htm
ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected
The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.Click here for the Federal Wage Schedule Website to calculate location specific pay.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Statement: The salary annotated on this announcement does not include the additional cost-of-living allowance. The following areas on this announcement have additional cost of living (COLA) pay:
Please visit OPM''s Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances site to review COLA pay for the areas listed on this announcement.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated ''ineligible'', ''not qualified'', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position.
Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran''s preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories:
Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:
Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Required Documents
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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/26/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement:
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency''s staffing offices.
How to Apply
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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the 10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
Agency contact information
DOI Seasonal Temp Team
Email seasonaltempteam@ios.doi.gov Address Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region
333 Bush Street - Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94104
US
Next steps
Please refer to your USAJOBS account for application status; the Human Resources Office cannot respond to individual status inquiries.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
You can find your path with the Department of Interior at https://careers.doi.gov/.
Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
Applicants will get a response from this announcement by approximately December 2026 to January 2027.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/26/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement:
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency''s staffing offices.
How to Apply
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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the 10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
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Agency contact information
DOI Seasonal Temp Team
Email seasonaltempteam@ios.doi.gov Address Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region
333 Bush Street - Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94104
US
Next steps
Please refer to your USAJOBS account for application status; the Human Resources Office cannot respond to individual status inquiries.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
You can find your path with the Department of Interior at https://careers.doi.gov/.
Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
Applicants will get a response from this announcement by approximately December 2026 to January 2027.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Additional locations
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown, CA
Yosemite National Park, CA
Haleakala National Park
Kula, HI
Great Basin National Park
Baker, NV
Oregon Caves National Monument
Cave Junction, OR
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Kimberly, OR
Zion National Park
Saint George, UT
Olympic National Park
Amanda Park, WA
Olympic National Park
Clallam Bay, WA
Olympic National Park
Clearwater, WA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Coulee Dam, WA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Davenport, WA
Olympic National Park
Forks, WA
Olympic National Park
Hoodsport, WA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Kettle Falls, WA
Mount Rainier National Park
Longmire, WA
North Cascades National Park
Marblemount, WA
Mount Rainier National Park
Packwood, WA
Olympic National Park
Port Angeles, WA
North Cascades National Park
Stehekin, WA
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Walla Walla, WA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Wilbur, WA
National Park Service
The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation''s natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities. Click here to learn more about the Department of the Interior and its bureaus.
The mission of the National Park Service (NPS) is to preserve the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. You can make a difference by bringing your unique experience, background, and perspective to our work. Click here to learn more about the National Park Service.
Agency contact information
DOI Seasonal Temp Team
Email seasonaltempteam@ios.doi.gov Address Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region
333 Bush Street - Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94104
US
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Summary
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for summer seasonal Maintenance Worker (Seasonal), WG-4749-7/8 positions intended to assist permanent staff with Maintenance field work.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 500 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Kings Canyon National Park, CA
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Manzanita Lake, CA
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Mineral, CA
Sequoia National Park, CA
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown, CA
Yosemite National Park, CA
Haleakala National Park
Kula, HI
Great Basin National Park
Baker, NV
Oregon Caves National Monument
Cave Junction, OR
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Kimberly, OR
Zion National Park
Saint George, UT
Olympic National Park
Amanda Park, WA
Olympic National Park
Clallam Bay, WA
Olympic National Park
Clearwater, WA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Coulee Dam, WA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Davenport, WA
Olympic National Park
Forks, WA
Olympic National Park
Hoodsport, WA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Kettle Falls, WA
Mount Rainier National Park
Longmire, WA
North Cascades National Park
Marblemount, WA
Mount Rainier National Park
Packwood, WA
Olympic National Park
Port Angeles, WA
North Cascades National Park
Stehekin, WA
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Walla Walla, WA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Wilbur, WA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $23.89 - $39.41 per hour
Salary does not include locality pay. For specific wage information, reference the OPM Salaries and Wages link in the Additional Information section.
Pay scale & grade
WG 7 - 8
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Work schedule dependent on location. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Temporary - Not to Exceed 1039 Hours
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number CAHQ-27-13085018-DE-BLA Control number 889021300
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