text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_38 (position VARCHAR, level VARCHAR, season VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Which Position  has a Level of tier 3 and a Season smaller than 1999?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT position FROM table_name_38 WHERE level = "tier 3" AND season < 1999