Reporting to the Senior Regional Manager, the MFS Water Operations Analyst (California) coordinates regional implementation of MIMTA water policies and projects as it relates to MIMTA’s California agriculture platform. The MFS Senior Water Analyst (California) will be responsible for ensuring the MIMTA water strategy is being monitored and reported in California in a manner that optimizes client strategy for this resource; managing farmland water resource data and analysis, fostering, and maintaining relationships with local agencies, regulators, and industry partners, and implementing policies to promote asset optimization and sustainability. The position will also work closely with other Water Operations Managers (California), Area and Regional Managers and the operations team. **Position Responsibilities:** + Develop and maintain relationships with water managers and board members of key Water Districts in California. + Attend water district and other relative water meetings. + Monitor and support policy objectives developed by the MAS Global Water Team. + Actively acquire budgeted water supplies for client properties. + Monitor property-level water accounting and budgeting. + Monitor banked water supplies: securing water, reporting to districts, and accounting. + Manage regulatory reporting, providing updates to management staff. + Manage water-related data requests from appraisers and internal staff. + Drive water conservation and innovation concepts in regions. + Provide support and help execute water district annexations, or other water entity formations as required. + Serve as a resource to all MIMTA teams to improve the water use optimization for client properties. + Review, update, and improve operational policies pertaining to water management and efficiency. + Connect the farm team to programs that incentivize water related innovation. + Other duties as assigned with room for growth. **Required Qualifications:** + 4-year degree in agricultural sciences, environmental management, or related field from an accredited educational institution. + Proven ability to work with individuals both internal and external to the organization, functioning well in team settings. + Excellent communication skills with all levels of employees and management. + Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment, as well as be effective in remote settings with no supervision. + Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable with company’s commercial carrier. Working Conditions (If applicable, list if there are any special or exceptional working conditions such as Significant Travel, Physical Labor, Concentration and/or Visional Requirements) + Frequent Sitting, standing, and walking, plus occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. + View and Type on computer screens for long periods. + Must be able to travel by vehicle and air, and frequently drive long distances. + Remote based position: individual must be willing and able to provide home office. + Individual must be in California. + Up to 50% travel in California, primarily in the Central Valley. + National travel may be required. **_When you join our team:_** + We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. + We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. + As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. **About Manulife and John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html . **Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer** At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com . **Primary Location** Turlock, California **Working Arrangement** Hybrid **Salary range is expected to be between** $71,550.00 USD - $119,250.00 USD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. 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