DFLY,
Get your reasons for the change sorted out.
Go to an AFCO and get the current info - there may be visits you will be able do. They will also check that you are qualified to progress with an application.
If qualified apply.
If not qualified plan what you must do to get qualified.
Just because a small Station with a mixed manning makes it look good from one persperctive does not mean that it will turn out well.
Good luck with whatever you eventually end up doing.