Jason C McVay
Jason McVay is a Supervisory Biologist with the USGS, Central Midwest Water Science Center in Iowa City, Iowa.
Jason is currently the Field Office Chief of the Iowa City, IA field unit. Since Joining the USGS Jason been involved with many different projects including: lake and river bathymetry, ecological sampling for national programs such as NEET, CERCUS, and NWQP, along with local ecological sampling projects. He has been involved with several data collection advisory committees including the former Central Region Advisory Committee for Data (CRACD) and the Hydroacoustic Work Group (HaWG). Jason’s current work focuses on supporting staff with efficiently collecting and providing high quality hydrologic data to emergency managers, federal, state and local agencies as well as the general public.
Professional Experience
2011 to present, Supervisory Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Central Midwest Water Science Center
1998 to 2011, Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Central Midwest Water Science Center
1995 to 1998, Fish Technician, Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks.
Education and Certifications
B.S., Biology Fish and Wildlife Management, Montana State University, 1996
A.A., Liberal Arts, Kirkwood Community College, 1992
Honors and Awards
2014 USGS Excellence in Leadership Group Award - Member of the USGS Hydroacoustic Working Group