Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: 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?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT position FROM table_name_38 WHERE level = "tier 3" AND season < 1999