Conglose applies for city traffic coordinator job

Conglose applies for city traffic coordinator job

YOUNGSTOWN — The ex-head of the city’s public works department applied for a city job after all, but isn’t sure he’ll take it even if he’s offered the position.

Carmen S. Conglose Jr. had told the city’s Civil Service Commission on Jan. 16 that he was “not inclined” to submit his name for a formal review and evaluation to be the traffic coordinator. The part-time job pays up to $42,576.96 a year with no medical benefits.

Despite the earlier statement, Conglose turned in a letter of interest for the job to the commission. He is among four who are seeking the job.

While it’s extremely likely Conglose would receive the job appointment by Mayor Jay Williams — who personally asked Conglose to seek it — the retired city worker may not accept it.

Conglose, who retired Dec. 31, is doing engineering work for ES&C International.

“I submitted my application materials to keep my options open,” he said about the traffic coordinator job. “I promised the mayor that I would.”

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